Holiday 1 Doodle (Standard Cowl)

**THE HOLIDAY 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][1], which means it includes micro charts intended to be used as mix-and-match colorwork motifs throughout the project. This festive design is inspired by Christmas sweaters, Starbucks holiday cups, and wrapping paper! Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts! **The Holiday Doodle includes 34 charts.** **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 uses Green Letter Day Merino 4-ply DK base, 100% superwash merino, 100g, 250 yards [231 m] Colors: Naughty or Nice Collection 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) removable 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 progress photos and finished projects using #HolidayDoodleCowl and @pacificknitco [1]: https://www.pacificknitco.com/doodle-patterns