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Snickerdoodle is a textured, squishy cowl knit up in two different sizes and uses a combination of simple ribbing coupled with twisted stitches. The quick-knit one-skein version is knit in-the-round; while the three-skein version is knit flat and subsequently joined at the end. Instructions for both cowls are included in written and charted formats. The one-skein cowl is worked in Clouds in My Coffee and the three-skein cowl is worked in Spelunking.

The color of the one-skein cowl reminded me of Snickerdoodle cookies; hence, the pattern name. A recipe for Snickerdoodles is also included as a separate file. I hope you enjoy both the cowl and the recipe!

Gauge
One-Skein Gauge
18 sts by 24 rounds = 4” in k2, p2 ribbing very slightly stretched on US 9 needle

Three-Skein Gauge
18 sts by 21 rows = 4” in textured pattern on US 10½ needle

Yarn
One (three) skein(s) of Marianated Yarns Gusto (100% superwash merino, 108 yds/100 g) in Clouds in My Coffee (one-skein version) or Spelunking (three-skein version)
OR
108 (324) yards equivalent bulky weight yarn

You can find Marian’s gorgeous and squishy Gusto yarn here.

Sizes
Finished Measurements
One-Skein Cowl: 17¾” upper circumference increasing to 20” lower circumference and approximately 7” tall

Three-Skein Cowl: 48” circumference by 8½” wide

Needles and Notions
One-Skein Cowl:
One US 9 (5.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle
One US 10½ (6.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle
(You may also use sets of four double-pointed needles in lieu of the 16-inch circulars noted above.)

Three-Skein Cowl
One US 10½ (6.5 mm) 29-inch circular needle
(Optional) One US 8 (5.0 mm) 16-inch circular needle for optional three-needle Bind Off

One stitch marker (One-Skein Cowl only)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends