Feeling cheeky? Need to swatch for your Snicklefritz sweater but want it to have a purpose? The Snicklefritz Cowl is here to co-sponsor your childlike wonder and inspire you to play with color differently. This cowl is available in 4 lengths and 2 yarn weights for optimum sandbox space - and hey, if you’re making another Snicklefritz pattern next, why not test out your color combo? We’re all for working smarter, not harder here - let’s work happier on top of it!

SIZING:
1 (2, 3, 4)
cowl circumference: 20 (24, 28, 32) inches / 50 (60, 70, 80) cm
cowl width: 10 inches / 25 cm

Sample shown: size 3

YARN REQUIREMENTS:
DK weight version:

MC: 345 (416, 484, 554) yd / 316 (380, 443, 507) m (you may not use all of this depending on how many CCs you use)
CCs: 23 (23, 23, 25) yd/21 (21, 21, 23) m per stripe or 276 (276, 276, 300)] yd/253 (253, 253, 275) m total

Fingering weight version:

MC: 325 (390, 455, 520) yd / 297 (357, 416, 476) m (you may not use all of this depending on how many CCs you use)
CCs: 23 (23, 23, 25) yd/21 (21, 21, 23) m per stripe or 276 (276, 276, 300)] yd/253 (253, 253, 275) m total

SUGGESTED YARN:
DK weight version: Cascade 220 Superwash (100% superwash merino) in “Moonbeam” (MC) and Long Dog Yarn Merino Sock (85% superwash merino, 15% recycled nylon) Princess Bride collection mini skein set held double (CC)

MC: 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins
CC: 1 mini skein per stripe, 90yd/skein

Fingering weight version: Cascade 220 Superwash Fingering (100% superwash merino) in “Blue Indigo” (MC) and The Little Foxes Knits Red Fox Sock (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon) Encanto collection mini skein set (CC)

MC: 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins
CC: 1 mini skein per stripe, 90yd/skein

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
DK weight: US 6 (4.0mm)* circular needle approx. 20” long
Fingering weight: US 3 (3.25mm)* circular needle approx. 20” long
or size that achieves gauge*

yarn snips or scissors, crochet hook (same or similar size as needles), waste yarn, 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

GAUGE:
DK version: 21 st and 29 rounds = 4 in/10 cm (stockinette st knit in the round)
Fingering version: 27 st and 37 rounds = 4 in/10 cm (stockinette st knit in the round)