Last Fall I created a pillow pattern for Hobby Lobby, and the whole time I was working on the pattern, I knew it needed to be made into a wearable pattern as well. I’ve been having a lot of fun lately with using the most basic stitches in new and interesting ways, and I love the stitch pattern on the Autumn Boho Pillow.
So, I’ve used it to make a scarf and cowl! The Anya Cowl pattern is below, and you can find the Anya Infinity Scarf right here.
These patterns definitely fall into the “looks-more-complicated-than-it-really-is” category. The reality is, the design on them is achieved purely through creative use of a single crochet stitch. So if you can single crochet, and you’re good at following directions, you can tackle this pattern with no hesitation.
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ANYA COWL
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Difficulty: Easy
Finished Size: 40″ long x 9″ tall
Hook: K (6.50 mm) or whichever hook is needed to obtain correct gauge
Yarn: You’ll need two yarns for this project.
COLOR A: about 290 yards of a #4 aran weight. Yarn used in sample photos is Yarn Bee’s Rustic Romantic in “Red Roads.” A medium to dark color is best. If you want to include fringe, add another 25 yards to the total.
COLOR B: about 135 yards of a #3 DK or #4 worsted weight. Yarn used in sample photos is Yarn Bee’s Must Be Merino in “White”. A light, smooth yarn is best.
Gauge: With COLOR A, 16 rows of 13SC = 4″ square
You’ll also need: Yarn needle, 3 buttons (1″ – 1-1/8″)
Terms and Abbreviations:
ST/STS (stitch/stitches)
SL ST (slip stitch)
CH (chain)
SC (single crochet)
SC SPIKE STITCH (single crochet spike stitch; see “Special Stitch”, below)
Special Stitch:
SC SPIKE STITCH – Instead of inserting your hook into the top loops of a stitch, insert it into the bottom of the stitch where the “V” meets. See photo (click to enlarge):
Notes:
(1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms.
(2) CHs at the beginning of rows do not count as a stitch in the final stitch count.
(3) There is no stitch multiple for this pattern. If you want to make it longer, add more chains at the beginning. If you want to make it wider, complete the repeated section more times than instructed.
(4) Buttons are decorative, but not functional (they are sewn through both layers of the cowl, joining it together permanently).
INSTRUCTIONS
To Begin: With COLOR A, CH129.
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH. (128)
Row 2: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. Pull up a large loop so yarn doesn’t unravel, then remove hook. (128)
Row 3: Without turning your work, insert hook into the first stitch of Row 2, and attach COLOR B. CH1. SC in each ST across. Pull up a loop and remove hook. (128)
Row 4A: Reinsert hook into loop from COLOR A, making sure to insert from behind previous color’s loop and working yarn. CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. Pull up a loop and remove hook. (128)
Row 4B: Turn work and reinsert hook into loop from COLOR B. CH1, turn. SC SPIKE STITCH in each ST across. Pull up a loop and remove hook. (128)
Row 5: Reinsert hook into loop from COLOR A, making sure to insert from behind previous color’s loop and working yarn. CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. (128)
Row 6: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. (128)
Row 7: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. Pull up a loop and remove hook. (128)
Row 8: Turn work and reinsert hook into loop from COLOR B. CH3, turn. SC in each ST across. Pull up a loop and remove hook. (128)
Row 9A: Reinsert hook into loop from COLOR A, making sure to insert from behind previous color’s loop and working yarn. CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. Pull up a loop and remove hook. (128)
Row 9B: Turn work and reinsert hook into loop from COLOR B. CH1, turn. SC SPIKE STITCH in each ST across. Pull up a loop and remove hook. (128)
Row 10: Reinsert hook into loop from COLOR A, making sure to insert from behind previous color’s loop and working yarn. CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. (128)
Row 11: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. (128)
Rows 12-41: Repeat Rows 7-11, in order, 6 more times. (128)
Row 42: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. (128)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Fringe (optional)
Cut about 100 9″ long strands of yarn. (I wrap mine around a 9″ cutting board.) With the right side of the cowl facing up, start at one bottom corner and attach them in groups of 3 strands every 4 stitches along the entire bottom edge of the cowl. (If you don’t know how to attach fringe, see video tutorial for guidance.)
Buttons
Lay cowl wrong side up and bring ends together to form a triangle, as shown, making sure the edges line up together. Place your buttons evenly along the edge and sew them through both layers to hold the cowl together. You can also place a small stitch through both layers where the red “x” is to hold the underside of the cowl in place (optional).
Done! If you’re sharing on social media, be sure to hashtag #anyacowl and tag me @yarnandchai.design. Hope you enjoyed it!
