Alaska Doodle (Standard Cowl)
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DESTINATION DOODLES enable you to design & knit your favorite location!
THE ALASKA DOODLE was inspired by the breathtaking natural beauty of the state of Alaska. Whether it's the rugged mountain ranges, icy oceans, or the iconic wildlife that you love about Alaska, this collection is perfect for any cozy project for beautiful, endless winters.
The 13 Alaska Charts include a blue whale, whale tail, iceberg, snow-capped mountain, snowflakes, moose, bald eagle, salmon, canoe, fishing pole, hydroplane, dog sled, and Alaskan malamute.
This listing is for a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD for a FULL PATTERN. To view additional options, please see Alaska Doodle Collection.
This is a Doodle Series Pattern, which means it includes micro charts intended to be used as mix-and-match colorwork motifs throughout the project. Use the charts in this pattern, or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts!
This pattern is worked in the round, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by stranded colorwork, and finishing in ribbing along the top edge.
SIZES
Approx. 16, 20 (24, 28, 32) in [40, 50 (60, 70, 80) cm] finished cowl circumference.
YARN
Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that meets gauge. Doodles are designed to use leftover yarn, yarn advents, or any other small batches of colorways in your stash. Yarn shown is a suggestion from the Designer. Alternative yarns are encouraged.
Sample uses Astro Worsted, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool by Nanostitch Lab, 50g 123yards [112 m].
Yardage listed in total yards per size in colorwork due to the customizable nature of this pattern.
- 200, 300 (430, 500, 675) yards
- 183, 274 (393, 457, 617) meters
NEEDLES
US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
24 in [60 cm] circular needles
GAUGE
24 sts & 24 rounds per 4 in [10 cm] in colorwork
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (one in different color)
Scissors & Tapestry needle
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Special techniques include stranded colorwork in the round and twisted ribbing.
SHARING
Please share progress photos and finished projects using #PKCAlaskaDoodle and @pacificknitco