Triceratops Cowl

This pattern is a collaboration with Maggie, the indie dyer behind Yarnaceous Fibers. I wanted to do something fun, inspired by my daughter’s love of dinosaurs. The cream color, called Triceratops, brought this pattern to life, paired with a beautiful warm neutral in the Gemstone collection.

Suggested Yarn

• 2 skeins of DK weight yarn
• Yarnaceous Fibers –Bronto DK, 85% SuperwashMerino Wool, 15% Nylon, 100 g / 3.5 oz. 246 yards (225 m)
• Sample: Axinite (taupe), Triceratops (cream)

Approximate Yardage

• 240 yards (219 m) in MC (background)
• 180 yards (164 m) in CC (colorwork)

Suggested Needles

• 24 in (60 cm) circular needles
• US 5/3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

• 24 sts and 28 rows per 4in (10cm) in colorwork

Size(s)

• One size

Finished Measurements

• 12.5 in height x 13 in width (32 x 33 cm)
• 26 in (66 cm) circumference

This pattern is for an adventurous beginner.

Construction

•  This pattern is knit in the round using circular needles, from the bottom up; corrugated ribbing frames the top and bottom edges

Special Techniques

• Corrugated ribbing
• 2-color stranded colorwork in the round
• Chart reading
• Catching long floats