Plaidypus Cowl (Knit)

What living animal is more intriguing than a platypus? And what social quip is more entertaining than a good pun? If you answered “nothing” to both questions, you’re in the right place. The Plaidypus Cowl combines the cuteness of the beloved Australian critter and **3 unique variations of a bold plaid** to create a cozy neck warmer that will keep you as insulated as a platypus on its swim downriver. (Did you know that platypus have the second densest fur coat of all mammals after otters with up to 800 hairs per square millimeter? Neither did I!) **WHAT YOU’LL NEED** *Please note that while recommendations for DK weight are included in this pattern, sport weight is the recommended yarn weight for this cowl to get a wearable result.* **Needles** **Both Weights:** 24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing **Sport Weight:** 24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 4 (3.5 mm) or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size for colorwork **DK Weight:** 24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size for colorwork **Yarn & Yardage** Two high-contrasting colors in **sport** or DK weight yarn **Color A (Ribbing & Contrast):** 265 yards / 242 m **Color B (Background):** 155 yards / 142 m **Notions** Tapestry needle 3 or more stitch markers Scissors **SIZING** **Size & Finished Measurements** **Sport Weight:** 11.5” W x 15” H / 29.21 cm W x 38 cm H laid flat (23” / 58.5 cm circumference) **DK Weight:** 13.5” W x 17” H / 34.5 cm W x 43 cm H laid flat (27” / 68.5 cm circumference) **Gauge** 4” / 10 cm square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking **Sport Weight:** 28 stitches and 29 rounds **DK Weight:** 24 stitches and 25 rounds If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #PlaidypusCowl, and happy knitting friend!