I'd Rather Dot... cowl by Laura Dobratz

I'd Rather Dot... cowl

Knitting
May 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
300 - 320 yards (274 - 293 m)
one size
English
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This pattern is part of the “Me Time May” box from Four Purls, written as an alternative to the included sock pattern for any non-sock knitters that may have ordered the box.

I’d Rather Dot is a bandana style cowl knit in the round from the top down. Instructions are given for multiple color versions and the pattern is easily modified to adjust length. It makes for a stylish accessory for all seasons.

Yarn
MC: 1 skein of Emma’s Yarn Practically Perfect Sock halves, 80% Super wash Merino, 20% Nylon. 50g/ 200 yards.
cc(s): 2 skeins of Emma’s Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls 80% Super wash Merino, 20% Nylon, 20g/ 80 yards.

or 230 yards of fingering weight yarn in at least 2 contrasting colors.

Shown in
MC: Emma’s Yarn Practically Perfect Sock in “Sea Me Now”
cc1 Emma’s Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls in Harbor and cc2 Vintage.

Needles and Notions
US size 4, 16 inch circular needle, or needle required for gauge.
Darning needle.
3 stitch markers (I like to have 1 unique for the BOR)

Gauge
5.5 st and 8.25 rows = 1 inch, in pattern.

Finished Measurements
19 in wide and 9 in long
Back neck measures 7 in. long
Instructions for adjusting size are included.