QuiCk CHEVRON Cowl
Created by Kathy's Crochet Closet www.kathyscrochetcloset.etsy.com This cozy cowl is made with bulky, self-striping yarn to create an effortless, retro chevron pattern. Gauge is not important in this project. The stitches used are double crochet, dc2tog (explanation to follow), and chain. It's so fun to watch the chevron stripes take shapes as you crochet this quick project! The cowl is worked flat and then the two ends of the cowl are sewn together. The yarn I use for this project is Charisma, by Loops and Threads. It is sold at Michaels craft stores.
Materials
Loops and Threads Charisma: 2 skeins of any self-striping color Crochet Hook: Size P - 11.5mm Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
CH - Chain DC - Double Crochet DC2TOG - Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together Finished Measurements: 11 inches high by 28" around How to DC2TOG: Yarn over (YO) hook, insert hook in stitch (st), pull up a loop (Ip), 3 Ips on hook. YO hook, pull through 2 Ips. YO hook, insert in next st, pull up a Ip, 4 Ips on hook. YO, pull through 2 Ips, 3 Ips on hook. YO, draw through all 3 Ips left on hook. How to DC2TOG Over 3 Stitches: Yarn over (YO) hook, insert hook in first stitch (st), pull up a loop (lp), 3 Ips on hook. YO hook, pull through 2 Ips. Skipping the second stitch, YO hook, insert in third st, pull up a Ip, 4 Ips on hook. YO, pull through 2 Ips, 3 Ips on hook. YO, draw through all 3 Ips left on hook.
COwl INSTRUCTiONS
Foundation Chain: CH 22. Row 1: DC in third CH from hook. DC in each of next 3 CH. 3 DC in next CH. DC in each of next 3 CH. DC2TOG over next 3 CH (see instructions above). DC in each of next 3 CH. 3 DC in next CH. DC in each of next 3 CH. DC2TOG over last 2 CH. Turn and CH 2. Rows 2 - 25: DC in second stitch. DC in each of next 3 CH. 3 DC in next CH. DC in each of next 3 CH. DC2TOG over next 3 stitches (see instructions above). DC in each of next 3 CH. 3 DC in next CH. DC in each of next 3 CH. DC2TOG over last 2 stitches. Turn and CH 2. Row 26: Repeat last row (without the turn and CH 2 at the end). Fasten off, leaving a 24" tail of yarn. Finishing: Bring the two ends of the cowl together. Use the yarn needle and the 24" yarn tail to sew the ends of the cowl together. Weave in the yarn ends. This pattern may not be redistributed in any way. Finished items may be sold, but please give credit to Kathy's Crochet Closet as the pattern's author.
