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PLEASE NOTE THAT IMAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH COMPLETED CROCHET SAMPLE!

I have always loved Woolly Mammoths, Mastodons, and all their massive relatives—I mean have you seen what a Gomphothere looks like? Wild. The Ice Age was such an interesting time for mammals, and this cowl with it’s Mammoths and Woolly Rhinos celebrates just a teeny tiny slice of what made it fascinating!

TECHNIQUES UTILIZED

This pattern is worked with stranded colorwork, where floats are caught every few stitches at the back your work. Other unique techniques utilized in this pattern include:

Split Single Crochet (Waistcoat Stitch) - Used for the colorwork chart, gives the appearance of knitted fabric

Front and Back Post Double Crochet - Used for top and bottom hem, gives the appearance of ribbing

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Hook
US size E (3.5mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain listed gauge

Yarn & Yardage
Two high-contrasting colors in DK weight yarn

MC: 292 yards / 267 m | CC: 208 yards / 190 m

(If you crochet on the looser side and are having a hard time meeting gauge, instead of decreasing hook size consider utilizing sport weight yarn!)

Notions
Tapestry needle, 4 locking stitch marker, scissors

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements (when finished and blocked)
One size
14.5” W x 17” H / 37 cm W x 43 cm H laid flat (29” / 74 cm circumference)

Gauge
22 stitches and 24 rounds for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #WoollyGiantsCowl so I can admire your beautiful work! Happy crocheting, friend!