THE ARCTIC DOODLE was inspired by snowbound arctic animals in a winter wonderland! Nestled among the snowy trees and mountains, these whimsical characters will keep you warm no matter how far North you are!

24 Doodle Motifs included are polar bears, penguins, walrus, narwhal, ice bergs, snow-covered trees, snowflakes, and more!

Check out #PKCArcticDoodle for more inspiration!

For additional pattern formats, please see Arctic 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, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by stranded colorwork, and finishing in ribbing along the top edge.

SIZE(S)

Approx. 20 (24, 28) in 50, 60 (70) cm finished cowl circumference.

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn.

Sample uses Moonglow Yarn Co. Merino DK base, 100% Superwash Merino, 100 g skeins, 231 yards 211 m; Colors: Arctic Doodle Kit

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

340 (400, 465) yards
311 (366, 425) meters

NEEDLES

Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge
Ribbing: US 4/3.5 mm or one size smaller than gauge
24 or 32 in 60 or 80 cm circular needles, depending on size selected

GAUGE

24 sts and 24 rows per 4 in 10 cm in colorwork

NOTIONS

5 (6, 7) removable stitch markers (one in different color)
Scissors & Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Special techniques include stranded colorwork in the round and twisted ribbing.

SHARING

Please share your progress photos and finished projects using #PKCArcticDoodle and @pacificknitco.