Ssslither into the cold ssseassson with thisss ssstriking cowl that featuresss a ssscary fierc(sss)e allosssaurus ssskull entwined with two ssslippery sssnakesss. Inssspired by lino block printing techniquesss, thisss desssign blendsss prehissstoric missstique with modern flair. Whether you’re rocking it on a chilly hike or just showing off your inner dino nerd, thisss cowl hasss ssserious bite.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Needles
24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing

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 or more high-contrasting colors in DK weight yarn.

If using 2 colors:
Color A: 224 yards / 205 m | Color B: 120 yards / 110 m

If using 3 colors:
Color A: 146 yards / 134 m | Color B: 120 yards / 110 m | Color C: 98 yards / 99 m

Creating a fade for this pattern is a blast! Divide Color A by the number of colors you want to use to get each individual color’s length that you’ll need.

Notions
Tapestry needle
4 Stitch markers
Scissors

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
13” W x 14.5” H / 33 cm W x 37 cm H laid flat (26” / 66 cm circumference) when finished and blocked

Gauge
22 stitches and 25 rows for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #AllosssaurusCowl. Happy knitting, friend!