THE CRYPTID DOODLE was inspired by all the creepy creatures of campfire stories! Turn these elusive monsters into a cute and cozy knit with this not-so-scary chart set!

The 24 Cryptid Charts include a kraken, Cthulu, Nessie, a Yeti, Bigfoot, a carnivorous plant, a jackalope, lake monsters, Mothman, fangs, scales, spiked tails, claws, a full moon, and more!

Check out #PKCCryptidDoodle for more inspiration!

For additional pattern formats, please see Cryptid Doodle Collection.

This is a Doodle Series Pattern, which means it includes micro charts intended to be used as mix-and-match colorwork motifs throughout the project. Use the charts in this pattern, or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts!

This pattern is worked in the round as a tube, from side to side. Beginning with a provisional cast on, the stranded colorwork is then knit to desired finished circumference. Then the two ends are grafted together for a seamless infinity cowl, with or without a twist.

SIZES

Approx. 14, 18, 22 (26, 30, 34) in 36, 46, 56 (66, 76, 86) cm finished cowl circumference.

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that meets gauge. Doodles are designed to use leftover yarn, yarn advents, or any other small batches of colorways in your stash. Yarn shown is a suggestion from the Designer. Alternative yarns are encouraged.

Sample uses Lavender Lune Yarn Co. DK Weight, 100% Superwash Merino, 100 g skeins, 231 yards 200 m in the Cryptid Kit.

Yardage listed in total yards per size in colorwork due to the customizable nature of this pattern.

320, 415, 630 (750, 865, 980) yards

293, 380, 576 (686, 791, 896) meters 

NEEDLES

US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

24 in 60 cm circular needles

GAUGE

24 sts & 24 rounds per 4 in 10 cm in colorwork

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one in different color)

Spare circular needle for grafting of same size or smaller

Waste yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast on

Scissors & Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Special techniques include stranded colorwork in the round, provisional cast on, and grafting.

SHARING

Please share progress photos and finished projects using #PKCCryptidDoodle and @pacificknitco

For more information, see www.pacificknitco.com