THE OCEAN 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 “ocean doodle” is inspired by the beaches in the PNW, with hearty sea creatures, corals and seaweed (and maybe some mermaids!) Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts!

Check out #OceanDoodleCowl for more inspiration!

The Ocean Doodle includes 25 charts including fish, octopus, crabs, lobsters, mermaids, seaweed, coral, waves, sand castles, sunglasses, beach balls, sailboats, and lighthouses.

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 1 (navy/multi-colored) uses Moonglow Yarn Co Merino DK base, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 231 yards 211 m per skein; Colors: Various scraps

Sample 2 (pink/blue) uses Yarnaceous Fibers Camara DK base, 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon, (6) 50g skeins, 732 yards 669 m total; Colors: Ocean Doodle Kit

Sample 3 (purple/teal) uses Moonglow Yarn Co Merino DK base, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 231 yards 211 m per skein; Color: Mermaid Fade Doodle Cowl 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) removeable 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 project using #oceandoodlecowl and @pacificknitco