Striped Doodle Cowl (Infinity & Standard)
$7.00
To purchase on Ravelry, see Striped Doodle Cowl.
This "Doodle" pattern was designed with the beginner knitter in mind. If you’re new to colorwork or want to see what it’s like to “design” your own cowl, this is a great way to dive in! Set up as a series of simple striped or dotted mini charts, this choose your knit-venture pattern is sure to provide lots of fun!
Suggested Yarn
- 3 skeins of DK weight yarn
- Cedar House Yarns –Yearling DK, 100% SuperwashMerino Wool, 100 g / 3.5 oz. 231 yards (211 m)
- Sample: Ginger (yellow), Ink (black), and Straw (cream)
Approximate Yardage
- 230 yards (210 m) in MC (doodle background)
- 250 yards (228 m) in CC1 (doodle colorwork)
- 230 yards (210 m) in CC2 (stockinette)
Suggested Needles
- US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
- 16 in (40cm) circular needles
Gauge
- 24 sts x 28 rows per 4 in (10 cm) in colorwork
Size(s)
- This pattern is available in one size, however, the knitter can easily adjust the circumference larger or smaller by knitting the colorblock longer or shorter
Finished Measurements
- 10 in height x 13 in width (25 x 33 cm)
- 26 in (66 cm) circumference
This pattern is for an adventurous beginner.
Construction
- The pattern is knit in the round, from a provisional cast on, and grafted together using a kitchener stitch to provide a seamless finish
- The "doodles" are created by mixing and matching various mini colorwork charts based on personal preference
Special Techniques
- Mix-and-match mini charts
- Provisional cast on
- Kitchener Stitch join
- 2-color stranded colorwork in the round
- Catching long floats
- Chart Reading