Cowltopus MKAL

Cowltopus was October 2024's mystery KAL, and what a blast it was! Knitters dove in without knowing what they were creating, only to surface with an ink-credible hooded cowl. Now, you can get kraken and knit your own Cowltopus anytime! The pattern is divided into clues, each paired with a video tutorial to guide you through the process. It’s a fun and functional knit you’ll love making!Let’s dive into an ocean of fun with COWLTOPUS Mystery KAL!

All five Cowltopus videos are here.

I’m a sucker for a Mystery Knit-a-long, and I know you are too! Knit with under 400 yards of DK weight yarn, this mystery cowl is perfect for those who want to dip their needles into a ink-credible knit. Each clue is a tentilizing treat, designed to help you learn new techniques while you make a splash with your stitches. The finished project will not have 8 dangling legs, nor an intarsia octopus… you will be thrilled to have this new cowl in your wardrobe come winter!

With active Ravelry and Facebook groups, our "no knitter left behind" policy means you’ll have plenty of support as you swim through each clue.
And if you find yourself lost at sea, we’ll be there to navigate you back on track. Our community won’t let you get tide down by the small stuff!

By the end of this undersea adventure, you’ll have created something octo-awesome—So let’s get KRAKEN! I’m shore you’ll do great!

HOW IT WORKS: Sign up by purchasing the pattern!

When you sign up, you’ll receive a PDF with a materials list, yarn ideas, and gauge requirements so you're ready to cast on with me on Thursday, Oct 3rd. Each scheduled clue release will bring a fresh update to your inbox with the next step in our undersea journey. Plus, there are videos to guide you through each clue and active threads in my Ravelry and Facebook groups! If you have never done a mystery knit-a-long before read all about them here.

MATERIALS NEEDED
MC (main color)- 4 mini-skeins (MC1 - MC4); 49 yards [45 meters] each of DK weight yarn (this is a total of 196 yards [179 m])
OR
1 full skein of DK weight yarn (should be at least 196 yards [179 m])

CC (contrast color)- 4 mini-skeins (CC1 - CC4); 49 yards [45 meters] each of DK weight yarn (this is a total of 196 yards [179 m])
OR
1 full skein of DK weight yarn (should be at least 196 yards [179 m])

Ndl A- US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 36 inch [92 cm] or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge•
Ndl B- US Size 6 [4 mm] 16 or 20 inch [41 or 51 cm] circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge
Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle
Digital scale (super helpful, but not necessary)

Please use the tag #cowltopusmkal on Instagram, Facebook & Threads & and tag me #nelkindesigns & @lauranelkin!