This is the knit version of this pattern. For the crochet version, please CLICK HERE.

My very first passion was for dinosaurs. I had an imaginary Saltopus friend that followed me around, and in first grade I was very proud to say that I wanted to be a paleontologist when I grew up (I’m sure my parents were just proud I could even pronounce the word at 6 years old). Now, eons later, I’ve had the immense pleasure of designing several dinosaur-themed knits for dino nerds like me of all ages, first with the Fossil Frenzy Tee and Fossil Frenzy Tee Jr., and now with the Fossil Frenzy Cowl!

This cowl is designed for three yarn weights to create the perfect fit for youth or adult recipients. It features the same semi-twisted ribbing that can be found in the tee patterns, an assortment of prehistoric beasties and fossils, and is knit seamlessly in the round.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Needles^
Fingering Weight
22” circular needles in size US 1 (2.25 mm) for ribbing
22” circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) for main pattern

Sport Weight
24” circular needles in size US 2 (2.75 mm) for ribbing
24” circular needles in size US 4 (3.5 mm) for main pattern

DK Weight
26” circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing
26” circular needles in size US 5 (3.75 mm) for main pattern

(Or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size for colorwork.)

^Cable lengths are recommendations based on finished cowl circumference. Please use whatever cord length is most comfortable to you.

Yarn & Yardage
Two high-contrasting colors in fingering, sport, or DK weight yarn.

Fingering Weight - MC: MC: 302 yards / 277 m | CC: 282 yards / 258 m
Sport Weight - MC: 270 yards / 247 m | CC: 252 yards / 231 m
DK Weight - MC: 242 yards / 221 m | CC: 226 yards / 207 m

Notions
Tapestry needle
12 stitch markers (to place every 14 stitches; use less or more as desired)
Scissors

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
Fingering Weight: 11” W x 12” H / 28 cm W x 30.5 cm H
Sport Weight: 12” W x 13” H / 30.5 cm W x 33 cm H
DK Weight: 13” W x 14” H / 33 cm W x 35.5 cm H

when finished and blocked, laid flat

Gauge
Fingering Weight: 28 stitches and 30 rows
Sport Weight: 26 stitches and 28 rows
DK Weight: 24 stitches and 26 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 #FossilFrenzyCowl so I can admire your beautiful work! Happy knitting, friend!