Freddie's Cowl, Single Sided

This colorwork cowl is perfect for dog-loving knitters, and even includes notes on how to make a matching dog-sized pattern hack!

Suggested Yarn

• (2) skeins of DK weight yarn
• Yarn and Dogs - Delightful DK
• 100% Superwash Merino DK, 100g 246 yards 225m
• Sample: Freddie (orange) and Freddie's Belly (cream)

Approximate Yardage

• 160 (190, 220) yards 145 (175, 200) m main color (MC)
• 120 (140, 160) yards 110 (128, 145) m contrast color (CC)

Suggested Needles

• 16/24 in (40/60 cm) circular needles
• US 5/3.75 mm

Gauge

• 22 sts x 22 rows per 4 in (10 cm)
• Gauge in colorwork, after blocking

Size(s)

• Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements 

• Full Height: 14.5 in [36 cm]
• Short Height: 12 in [30 cm]
• Circumference: 22 (26, 30) in [56 (66, 76) cm]

This pattern is beginner friendly!

Construction

•  This pattern is knit in the round using circular needles, from the bottom up; twisted ribbing frames the top and bottom edges
• Charts provide options for various heights based on preference 

Special Techniques

• Stranded Colorwork
• Twisted ribbing
• Chart reading