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The thing I love most about designing crochet patterns is breaking the rules. I love that when you don’t stick to the rules it nearly always produces something magical. I say nearly always as sometimes it can be a complete disaster but I guess we have to live and learn?! In the case of The Classic Cowl I reckon I got away with my rule breaking.
The Cowl
I designed this cowl with just one thing in mind, the drape. I wanted something that was light, airy, soft, gentle and all those lovely things a cowl should be. I used an 8mm crochet hook and dtr/ttr stitches to create just the drape I was after, clearly not sticking to the rule book of what one should do with double knit yarn! The result though is a shawl/cowl/scarf that is perfect for any occasion and works up in a flash.
The Yarn
50% Wool Superwash Merino x 25% Microfiber x 25% Acrylic 105m/50g
4 balls of Michelangelo (603)
Materials:
Along with the yarn you will also need:
An 8mm/L crochet hook
Needle
Scissors
Finished Size:
The finished cowl is a one size fits all kind of thing and measures 35cm by 98cm.
Tension:
12st and 4 rows = 10cm by 10cm
Glossary/Abbreviations: Standard UK terms (Standard US terms)
ch(s) – chain(s)
sk – skip
RS – right side
rep – repeat
st(s) – stitches
ss – slip stitch
dc – double crochet (sc – single crochet)
dtr – treble (ttr – triple treble crochet)
Pattern Notes:
- The ch4 at the beginning of a row always counts as a stitch.
- Make your cowl wider if you like, just make sure your starting chain is a multiple of 4+3
Pattern:
Standard UK terms/US terms in italics
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Row 40: ch1 (does not count) dc/sc in each across
To join the cowl:
Join Rows 1 and 40 together with a ss seam to form the cowl. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Photo Tutorial:
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