Fantail Crochet Cowl
Requirements:
Approx 200 metres (218 yards) of DK/sport weight yarn such as Perran Yarns DK merino silk or Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook
Finished measurements:
To fit teen through to adult
Tension/Gauge:
Don't worry about it! Just use the stated yarn weight and hook size. Abbreviations - American notation (UK notation in brackets): Ch: Chain Dc: Double crochet ( = UK Tr - Treble) SI St: Slip Stitch Prev: Previous
Notes:
A block of (4dc, 3ch, 1dc) is referred to as a fantail in the pattern. The pattern is worked back and forth in rows which are joined as you go so no seaming is required. You will start at the base of the cowl and decrease 2 fantail blocks on every 4th round to give a more fitted cowl shape.
Instructions:
Foundation row: Ch122 sts loosely Round 1: Skip 6 ch, (4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next ch, [skip 4ch, (4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next ch] 22 times, skip 4ch, (4dc, 3ch) into next ch, sl st to top of 1st dc of row to join (ensuring the work is not twisted), turn - 24 fantails Round 2: Sl st to ch3 of last fantail worked in prev round, ch3 (stands as first dc of fantail), (3dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same ch3 space, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 23 times, sl sl to top of first 3ch to join, turn - 24 fantails Round 3: As round 2 Round 4 (decrease round): Sl st to ch3 of last fantail worked in prev round, ch3 (stands as first dc of fantail), (3dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same ch3 space, 2dc into ch3 space of next fantail, (2dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 10 times, 2dc into ch3 space of next fantail, (2dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 9 times, ending with sl sl to top of first 3ch to join, turn - 22 fantails Rounds 5-7: Sl st to ch3 of last fantail worked in prev round, ch3 (stands as first dc of fantail), (3dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same ch3 space, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 21 times, sl sl to top of first 3ch to join, turn - 22 fantails @ 2015 Steph Thornton, all rights reserved. This pattern is FREE and for personal use only. You may not sell this pattern. You may give away or sell items you make from this pattern. Contact:sixskeins@gmail.com Fantail Crochet Cowl Round 8 (decrease round): Sl st to ch3 of last fantail worked in prev round, ch3 (stands as first dc of fantail), (3dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same ch3 space, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 2 times, 2dc into ch3 space of next fantail, (2dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 9 times, 2dc into ch3 space of next fantail, (2dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 6 times, ending with sl sl to top of first 3ch to join, turn - 20fantails Rounds 9-11: Sl st to ch3 of last fantail worked in prev round, ch3 (stands as first dc of fantail), (3dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same ch3 space, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 19 times, sl sl to top of first 3ch to join, turn - 20 fantails Round 12 (decrease round): Sl st to ch3 of last fantail worked in prev round, ch3 (stands as first dc of fantail), (3dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same ch3 space, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 4 times, 2dc into ch3 space of next fantail, (2dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 8 times, 2dc into ch3 space of next fantail, (2dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 3 times, ending with sl sl to top of first 3ch to join, turn - 18fantails Rounds 13-20: Sl st to ch3 of last fantail worked in prev round, ch3 (stands as first dc of fantail), (3dc, 3ch, 1dc) into same ch3 space, [(4dc, 3ch, 1dc) into ch3 space of next fantail] 17 times, sl sl to top of first 3ch to join, turn - 18 fantails 1 yarn through loop on hook to finish off and cut yarn. Sew in yarn ends Wear and stay cosy!
@ 2015 Steph Thornton, all rights reserved. This pattern is FREE and for personal use only. You may not sell this pattern. You may give away or sell items you make from this pattern. Contact:sixskeins@gmail.com
