THE DESERT DOODLE COWL is inspired by deserts of the American Southwest, capturing the rugged beauty and vibrant resilience of the unique flora and fauna of the region.

24 Doodle Motifs included are desert grass, cactus, terra cotta pots, lizard, beetle, snake, scorpion, armadillo, vulture, coyote, desert landscapes, sun, cowboy boots & hat, and more!

Check out #DesertDoodleCowl for more inspiration!

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. Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts!

This pattern is worked in the round, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by design-your-own stranded colorwork, and finished with ribbing along the top edge.

SIZE(S)

Adult Small (Medium, Large)*

Available in standard and tapered fits.

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 12 in 30 cm
Circumference: 20 (24, 28) in 50 (60, 70) cm

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn.

Sample uses Yarnaceous Fibers Bronto DK base, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 100 g skeins, 231 yards 211 m
Colors: Desert Oasis Kit

Yardage listed in total yards per size due to the customizable nature of this pattern.

340 (400, 465) yards 311 (366, 425) meters
Approx. (1) 100g skein main color and (3-6) 20g skeins accent colors OR
Approx. (5-6) 50g skeins for all colors

NOTE: Tapered version will use slightly less yardage than the standard cowl due to the decreases near the top of the cowl.

NEEDLES

Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge
Ribbing: US 4/3.5 mm or one size smaller than gauge
24 or 32 in 60 or 80 cm circular needles, depending on size selected

GAUGE

24 sts and 24 rows per 4 in 10 cm in colorwork

NOTIONS

5 (6, 7) removable 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 final project using #DesertDoodleCowl and PacificKnitCo