Striped Doodle Cowl

This doodle was designed with the beginner knitter in mind. If you’re new to colorwork or want to see what it’s like to “design” your own cowl, this is a great way to dive in! Set up as a series of simple striped or dotted mini charts, this choose your knit-venture pattern is sure to provide lots of fun! The **Striped Doodle** is a series of mini stranded colorwork motifs for an infinity cowl. Knit using at least **3 skeins of DK weight yarn**, this pattern lends itself to both simple, color blocking palettes, or using up coordinating colors of leftovers, stash, or yarn scraps! The pattern is knit in the round using circular needles. A provisional cast on and Kitchener stitch create a seamless finish. **Special Techniques** Stranded colorwork in the round, reading charts, catching long floats, provisional cast on, and Kitchener stitch. **Size** One size (adjustable) **Finished Measurements** 10 in height x 13 in width (25 x 33 cm) 26 in (66 cm) circumference **Suggested Yarns** Cedar House Yarns –Yearling DK Colors: Ginger, Ink, Straw 100% SuperwashMerino Wool 100 g / 3.5 oz. 231 yards (211 m) **Approx. Yardage Required** 230 yards (210 m) in MC (doodle background) 250 yards (228 m) in CC1 (doodle colorwork) 230 yards (210 m) in CC2 (stockinette) NOTE: If using leftover yarns, pattern requires approx. 700-750 yards (640-685 m) in total **Suggested Needles** 16 in (40cm) circular needles US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge NOTE: To maintain gauge through stockinette, the knitter may want to go down a needle size. **Notions** Stitch markers (1 in accent color for BOR), scissors, tapestry needle, spare yarn for provisional cast on, spare needle for Kitchener **Gauge** 24 sts and 28 rows per 4in (10cm) Gauge is in colorwork after blocking Please share your progress and finished photos using @pnw_knitdesign and #stripeddoodlecowl. Thank you for supporting my small design business. Happy knitting!