This pattern is a stranded colorwork cowl, knit in the round from the bottom up, with twisted ribbing along both ends. With short floats and an easy to memorize repeat, it makes for a great first-time colorwork!

This design is inspired by my fluffy corgi, Freddie. Yarn and Dogs custom dyed yarn to match his unique color, and this became a rustic fair isle with dog paw motifs – perfect for any dog-loving knitter.

BONUS Pattern includes instructions for how to alter the design to make a matching cowl for your doggo!

Size(s)
Small (Medium, Large)

Measurements
Full Height: 14.5 in 36 cm
Short Height: 12 in 30 cm
Circumference: 22 (26, 30) in 56 (66, 76) cm

Suggested Yarn(s)
(2) skeins of DK weight yarn, in two colors
Yarn and Dogs – Delightful DK
Sample: Freddie (burnt orange) and Freddie’s Belly (speckled cream)
100% Superwash Merino DK
100g 246 yards 225 m

Approx. Yardage
160 (190, 220) yards 145 (175, 200) m main color (MC)
120 (140, 160) yards 110 (128, 145) m contrast color (CC)

Approx. yardage is based on a full height cowl. Short height cowls will use slightly less yardage.

Suggested Needles
US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
16/24 in 40/60 cm circular needles
Optional: one size smaller needle for ribbing

Gauge
22 sts and 22 rows per 4 in 10 cm
Gauge is in colorwork after blocking

Notions
Stitch markers (1 in different color for BOR), scissors, and tapestry needle

Please share your knit using #freddiecowl and @pnw_knitdesign!

Happy knitting!