Woolly Giants Cowl (crochet)

This is the **crochet** version of this pattern. For the knit version, please [CLICK HERE.][1] **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! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woolly-giants-cowl-2