Doodle Knit Directory A practical guide to 'doodling' with knitted color work designs. Readers can choose their favorite charts from the 200 different designs and then mix and match them to create unique projects. Doodle knitting is all about having fun with pattern - choose your favorite motifs and create your own combinations. The 9 patterns have specific suggestions for pattern combinations but author, Jamie Lomax, explains how to modify all the projects to create your own versions. The DOODLE DECK: It's your favorite new portable color work stitch dictionary! The ultimate way to inspire creative color work! Use these flexible mix-and-match chart cards to visually re-arrange and design the perfect color work pattern from start to finish. Knit what you want in an easy-to-follow structure. All Doodle Patterns include micro charts intended to be used as mix-and-match color work motifs throughout the project. Or you can substitute ANY other Doodle charts! Never get bored because it's different every time! Each Doodle Card Deck includes: (1) How to Doodle instruction card (2) Full color, illustrated schematics with bullet list instructions (51) Unique 24-stitch colorwork charts Custom printed cardboard tuckbox (Destinations decks include a re-sealable packet) Pattern Options: Each deck includes 2 cowl patterns: A standard Cowl: This pattern is worked in the round, beginning with a ribbed bottom edge, followed by stranded color work, and finishing in ribbing along the top edge. You will have three circumference options to choose from. OR An infinity Cowl: start with a provisional cast on and waste yarn, knit in the round to your desired finished length before grafting the ends together for a seamless finish Choose your construction method, choose your charts, choose your order/colors, and start knitting! The Basic Doodle Deck includes simple, geometric motifs that work with any theme! It’s great “companion set” to any other Doodle Deck. This beginner-friendly deck focuses on designs with short floats that are easy to memorize, making it ideal to get started! The Spring Doodle Deck includes beautiful floral motifs that let you play with color! They include both large and small motifs of flowers, vines, and insects that work well with small amounts of yarn! The Summer Doodle Deck evokes the PNW summer with trips to the coast and hiking in the mountains. The charts are full of tons of sea creatures, long sandy beaches, mountains, rivers, and evergreen trees. The Autumn Doodle Deck combines cozy fall and spooky Halloween motifs. The charts are fun and festive and will get you ready for your next pumpkin spice latte! Try focusing on just fall or just Halloween to play with how the motifs work together! The Winter Doodle Deck is full of festive cheer! The charts are a mix of sparkling snowflakes on cozy winter nights and fun and jolly holiday gifts. Create gifts for the whole family using these playful winter color work motifs! YARN Suggestions: Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn; fingering could work as well - but you may need to add additional repeats for size. Yardage listed in total yards per size due to the customizable nature of this pattern. 340 (400, 465) yards 311 (366, 425) meters Approx. (1) 100g skein main color and (3-6) 20g skeins accent colors NEEDLES Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm or size to obtain gaugeRibbing: US 4/3.5 mm or one size smaller than gauge24 or 32 in 60 or 80 cm circular needles, depending on size selected
