Valentine's 2 Doodle (Standard Cowl)

**THE VALENTINES 2 DOODLE STANDARD COWL** This pattern is worked in the round, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by design-your-own 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 “Valentines doodle” is inspired by love birds everything “heart” that goes with being in love! Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts! Check out #ValentinesDoodleCowl for more inspiration! **24 Doodle Motifs** included are hearts, heart sun glasses, swans, coffee mugs, bow and arrow, raining hearts, envelopes,  mailbox, stamps, lip prints, rainbows, cookies, cake pops, and more! **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  Moonglow Yarn Co. Merino DK base, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 100 g skeins, 231 yards [211 m]; Colors: Lovebird Lane Kit 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 your progress photos and finished projects using #ValentinesDoodleCowl and @pacificknitco [1]: https://www.pacificknitco.com/doodle-patterns