This listing is for a digital PDF download of the Fossil Frenzy Cowl crochet pattern.

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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!

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 crocheting, friend!

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TECHNIQUES UTILIZED

This pattern is worked with stranded colorwork, where floats are caught every few stitches at the back your work. Other unique techniques utilized in this pattern include:

Split Single Crochet (Waistcoat Stitch) - Used for the colorwork chart, gives the appearance of knitted fabric

Front and Back Post Single / Double Crochet - Used for top and bottom hem, gives the appearance of ribbing

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Hook
2.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain listed gauge.

Yarn & Yardage
Two high-contrasting colors in sport weight yarn.
MC: 430 yards / 393 m
CC: 340 yards / 311 m

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

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements (when finished and blocked)
12.5” W x 13” H / 32 cm W x 33 cm H

Gauge
22 stitches and 24 rows for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking