Desert Doodle (Standard Cowl)

**THE DESERT DOODLE COWL** is inspired by deserts of the American Southwest, capturing the rugged beauty and vibrant resilience of the unique flora and fauna of the region. **24 Doodle Motifs** included are desert grass, cactus, terra cotta pots, lizard, beetle, snake, scorpion, armadillo, vulture, coyote, desert landscapes, sun, cowboy boots & hat, and more! Check out [#DesertDoodleCowl][2] for more inspiration! 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. Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts! This pattern is worked in the round, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by design-your-own stranded colorwork, and finished with ribbing along the top edge. **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 Yarnaceous Fibers Bronto DK base, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 100 g skeins, 231 yards [211 m] Colors: Desert Oasis 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 OR *Approx. (5-6) 50g skeins for all 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 final project using #DesertDoodleCowl and [PacificKnitCo](/people/PacificKnitCo) [1]: https://www.pacificknitco.com/doodle-patterns [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/desertdoodlecowl/