Monster Doodle Cowl (Standard) by Jamie Lomax

Monster Doodle Cowl (Standard)

Knitting
October 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
340 - 465 yards (311 - 425 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English
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THE MONSTER DOODLE STANDARD COWL This pattern is worked in the round, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by stranded colorwork, and finishing in ribbing along the top edge.

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. This “monster doodle” is inspired by all your favorite scary Halloween monsters and creepy creatures!
Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts!

Check out #MonsterDoodleCowl for more inspiration!

The Monster Doodle includes 24 Doodle Motifs including Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, Mummies, Witches, Zombies, Medusa, Ghosts, Skeletons, Aliens, Werewolves, and more!

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 Camara DK base, 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, (6) 50g skeins, 732 yards 669 m total; Colors: Monster Doodle 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

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 your progress photos and finished projects using #monsterdoodlecowl and @pacificknitco