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This pattern is for my husband. He wanted something inspired by vintage video games that hold a special nostalgia for him, so we designed motifs inspired by Space Invaders, Galaga, and Pac Man. He also request black and neon, which led to a collaboration with Eva, the dyer behind Seismic Yarns.

The 8 Bit Doodle Cowl is a series of mix-and-match mini colorwork charts for an infinity cowl. With a variety of characters and border designs, this pattern allows for knitters to choose motifs that align to their personal childhood memories!

Knit using 2 full skeins and 5-6 minis of DK weight yarn, this pattern lends itself to using either mini skein kits or mixing coordinating colors of leftovers, stash, or yarn scraps!

Motifs Include:
Pacman
Space Invaders
Galaga

The pattern is knit in the round using circular needles. A provisional cast on and Kitchener stitch create a seamless finish.

Special Techniques
Stranded colorwork in the round, reading charts, catching long floats, provisional cast on, and Kitchener stitch.

Size One size (adjustable)

Finished Measurements
10 in height x 13 in width (25 x 33 cm)
26 in (66 cm) circumference

Suggested Yarns
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks –Butter Sock DK
Colors: Dark…Like My Soul, Daly City Birthday, Pretty Pretty Princess Mini Skein set
85% Extra Fine Merino / 15% Nylon
100 g / 3.5 oz. 246 yds/225 m

Approx. Yardage Required
230 yards (210 m) in MC (doodle background)
250 yards (228 m) in CC1 (doodle colorwork)
230 yards (210 m) in CC2 (stockinette)

NOTE: If using leftover yarns, pattern requires approx. 700-750 yards (640-685 m) in total

Suggested Needles
16in (40cm) circular needles
US 5/3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTE: To maintain gauge through stockinette, the knitter may want to go down a needle size. You should always swatch both colorwork and stockinette.

Notions
Stitch markers (1 in accent color for BOR), scissors, tapestry needle, spare yarn for provisional cast on, spare needle for Kitchener

Gauge
24 sts and 28 rows per 4in/10cm
Gauge is in colorwork after blocking

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