The funny item is created with spike textural stitch patterns. It is a sculpture knit and has several dimensions. You can wear it either as a cowl or shrug, it is a playful accessory that gives options for your imagination.

Yarn: The project can be knit in any type of yarn.

The 4 page of the PDF includes a chart and written descriptions.

Knit on RS, purl on WS
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Yarn over
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Slip slip knit on RS, Slip Slip Purl on WS
SSK
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Knit 2together on RS, purl 2together on WS
K2tog
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Slip 1 knitwise, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over K2tog, double left-leaning decrease
SK2P

Slip 3 stitches knitwise, return these 3 stitches to left needle and purl these 3 stitches together through back loops; double left-leaning decrease
SSSP