What living animal is more intriguing than a platypus? And what social quip is more entertaining than a good pun? If you answered “nothing” to both questions, you’re in the right place. The Plaidypus Cowl combines the cuteness of the beloved Australian critter and 3 unique variations of a bold plaid to create a cozy neck warmer that will keep you as insulated as a platypus on its swim downriver. (Did you know that platypus have the second densest fur coat of all mammals after otters with up to 800 hairs per square millimeter? Neither did I!)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Please note that while recommendations for DK weight are included in this pattern, sport weight is the recommended yarn weight for this cowl to get a wearable result.

Needles
Both Weights: 24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing

Sport Weight: 24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 4 (3.5 mm) or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size for colorwork

DK Weight: 24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size for colorwork

Yarn & Yardage
Two high-contrasting colors in sport or DK weight yarn
Color A (Ribbing & Contrast): 265 yards / 242 m
Color B (Background): 155 yards / 142 m

Notions
Tapestry needle
3 or more stitch markers
Scissors

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
Sport Weight: 11.5” W x 15” H / 29.21 cm W x 38 cm H laid flat
(23” / 58.5 cm circumference)

DK Weight: 13.5” W x 17” H / 34.5 cm W x 43 cm H laid flat
(27” / 68.5 cm circumference)

Gauge
4” / 10 cm square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

Sport Weight: 28 stitches and 29 rounds

DK Weight: 24 stitches and 25 rounds

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #PlaidypusCowl, and happy knitting friend!