I love teaching others new crochet stitches and am constantly learning new crochet stitches too. I usually practice my new stitch by making a washcloth. They are small and easy to make, very practical and provide a sense of accomplishment. While I like to practice this way, I know not everyone loves to do that. Sometimes something a little more sophisticated, but still easy, is desired. In my learn to crochet classes crocheting a basic, but pretty cowl is always a favourite thing to do.
I mean who doesn’t love to sport a new creation and when the compliments come in, say “Oh thanks! I made it!” I had used other patterns to teach the learn to crochet class, but kept running into the same problems with them. Keeping these issues in mind, a new design was born to cover them all and yet leave you with a beautiful handmade project at the end – The Fallsview Crochet Cowl. It helps that I had a beautiful view to look at as I worked away at it.
The purpose of this learn to crochet pattern is to introduce chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet along with the basics of counting stitches, basic joining (whip stitch) and weaving in ends. The most important thing to learn is that basic stitches can be combined to make incredibly beautiful pieces.
Please enjoy this pattern and the cowl you will make. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me and I will do my best to answer your questions.
What you will need…
One skein, or 200m (220yds) of yarn in a colour of your choice.
I used Illimani Royal I 100% Royal Alpaca (100g, 3.5oz., 200m / 220yds) in colour – bone.
Crochet hook 5 mm (H-8) or the size that will give an acceptable gauge.
Scissors
Tapestry needle (to weave in ends and join)
Yarn Weight: Worsted or No. 4
Experience Level: My first crochet pattern.
Gauge: 15 dc per 4 inches and 9 rows per 4 inches.
Size: 10.5” wide X 30” long after blocked
Abbreviations Used:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
yo – yarn over
lp(s) – loop(s)
sk – skip st(s)
sp – space
beg – beginning
*… crochet proceeding directions as many times as indicated.
Skills Needed:
- This crochet pattern is the first in a series of learn to crochet patterns and is geared to those just learning to crochet for the first time.
- This pattern uses basic stitches, single crochet, double crochet and chains and is suitable for a beginner in crochet.
- This cowl is not worked in the round.
Important Notes:
- Beginning ch(s) are included in st count unless noted otherwise.
- I tend to crochet loosely. If you do not, you may need to adjust your hook sizes to achieve proper sizing.
- All stitches are worked through both loops unless otherwise noted.
- Do count your stitches, it will help you make sure you haven’t missed stitches in each row, stitch counts have been provided to assist at the end of each row instruction
PATTERN
Begin by chaining 110 chains. Be careful not to twist the chain.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each stitch across row (109 stitches).
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first stitch), turn, dc in each st across row. (109 stitches).
Row 3: ch 2 (counts as first stitch), turn, sc in each st across row. The last sc will be in the top of the ch 3 at beg of row below. (109 stitches).
Row 4: ch 3 (counts as first stitch), turn, dc in each of the next 2 stitches below, *3 dc, ch 1, sk st below*. Repeat from * across row until there are 6 stitches remaining, dc in each of the 6 stitches. The last dc will be in the top of the ch 2 at beg of row below. (25 ch 1 spaces and 84 dc)
Row 5: ch 2 (counts as first stitch), turn, sc in each of the next 2 stitches, * ch 3, sk 3 stitches below, sc in ch 1 sp below*. Repeat from * across row until there are 2 stitches remaining, sc in each of the 2 stitches left. The last sc will be in the top of the ch 3 at beg of row below. (26 ch 3 spaces, 31 sc)
Row 6: ch 3 (counts as first stitch), turn, dc in each of the next 2 stitches, *3 dc in ch 3 sp below, ch 1, sk sc st below. Repeat from * across row until there are 1 ch 3 sp & 3 dc stitches remaining, 3 dc in ch 3 sp below, dc in each of the last 3 st. The last dc will be in the top of the ch 2 at beg of row below. (25 ch 1 spaces and 84 dcs)
Row 7: ch 2 (counts as first stitch), turn, sc in each st and ch 1 sp across row. (109 sc)
Row 8 – Row 25: Repeat rows 2-7 three (3) more times.
Row 26: Repeat row 2.
Row 27: ch 2 (counts as first stitch), turn, sc in each st across row.
Tie off and weave in ends.
Twist one end once before joining for a moebius cowl or join ends without twisting for a regular single wrap cowl. Whip stitch the ends together and weave in the ends.
Hope you enjoy your creation!
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