Freddie's Cowl

This pattern is a stranded colorwork cowl, knit in the round from the bottom up, with twisted ribbing along both ends. With short floats and an easy to memorize repeat, it makes for a great first-time colorwork! This design is inspired by my fluffy corgi, Freddie. Yarn and Dogs custom dyed yarn to match his unique color, and this became a rustic fair isle with dog paw motifs – perfect for any dog-loving knitter. **BONUS** Pattern includes instructions for how to alter the design to make a matching cowl for your doggo! **Size(s)** Small (Medium, Large) **Measurements** Full Height: 14.5 in [36 cm] Short Height: 12 in [30 cm] Circumference: 22 (26, 30) in [56 (66, 76) cm] **Suggested Yarn(s)** (2) skeins of DK weight yarn, in two colors Yarn and Dogs – Delightful DK Sample: Freddie (burnt orange) and Freddie’s Belly (speckled cream) 100% Superwash Merino DK 100g 246 yards [225 m] **Approx. Yardage** 160 (190, 220) yards [145 (175, 200) m] main color (MC) 120 (140, 160) yards [110 (128, 145) m] contrast color (CC) *Approx. yardage is based on a full height cowl. Short height cowls will use slightly less yardage. **Suggested Needles** US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge 16/24 in [40/60 cm] circular needles Optional: one size smaller needle for ribbing **Gauge** 22 sts and 22 rows per 4 in [10 cm] Gauge is in colorwork after blocking **Notions** Stitch markers (1 in different color for BOR), scissors, and tapestry needle Please share your knit using #freddiecowl and @pnw_knitdesign! Happy knitting!