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Caroline Cowl

December 10, 2016

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I don’t know about you, but the closer I get to Christmas, the more I tend to start using chunkier yarns. It’s not just because it’s getting colder outside; it’s also because bulky yarn works up faster, and we have a deadline, people!

So if you have someone on your Christmas list who loves cozy accessories, here’s an easy cowl pattern that uses one of my favorite stitches and Woolspun yarn from Lion Brand. (It’s the same yarn, and color, I used in the Rustic Slouch & Infinity Scarf set.)

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CAROLINE COWL

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Difficulty: Easy

Finished Size: 28″ around x 11″ tall

Hook: N (9.00mm)

Yarn: About 240 yards (2 skeins) of Lion Brand Woolspun, a bulky #5 yarn.

Gauge: 10 rows of 5 (SK1, SC+HDC in 1) combos = 4″ (see “Abbreviations” below for explanation of SC+HDC)

You’ll also need: Yarn needle, 5 buttons (1″)

Abbreviations Used:
ST/STS
 (stitches)
SL ST (slip stitch)
SK (skip)
CH (chain)
SC (single crochet)
HDC (half double crochet)
SC+HDC (this just means to put a SC and an HDC in the same stitch)
   BLO (back loops only)

Notes:
(1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms.
(2) CH1 at the beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.
(3) The buttons are decorative (non-functional).
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THE PATTERN

To begin: CH6.

Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH. (5)

Rows 2-70: CH1, turn. SC in BLO of each ST across. (5)

Row 71: CH1; do not turn. Working down the long edge now, put 1 SC in each row. (70)

Row 72-92: CH1, turn. SK 1st ST, SC+HDC in next ST. (SK next ST, SC+HDC in next ST) across. (70)

Edging: CH1, turn. SC evenly around the entire cowl, putting (SC, CH1, SC) in each corner. Join with a SL ST to the first SC.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Buttons
Overlap the two shorter sides of the cowl by about 1″, and use pins to hold it in place. Place and sew 5 buttons evenly spaced down the edge, being sure to sew through both layers.

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Comments

  1. G.Alexandria says: January 15, 2019 at 5:14 am

    Hi Rebecca, I , like Whitney Parrish, would prefer to do my start the width way . I love this pattern so thanx for adding the start chain of 33 for Whitney. (Thanx Whitney Parrish for the suggestion). I’m looking forward to next Fridays payday so I can join the all access pass. Many blessings. I would love to test patterns for you.
    With a crocheters heart, sincerely,
    Mrs g. Alexandria (Alex) Hansen

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  2. Michelle McKean says: December 31, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    This looks great. I’ve got to have a go at one of these. Maybe treat myself for a change?

    Reply
  3. Brigitte says: December 23, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Its only starts with a chain of 6 ??

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: December 23, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Yes, it starts with the ribbing. You can trust the pattern. 😉

      Reply
  4. Dana says: December 13, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I love being an All-Access member. And I love your patterns. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The end result is always beautiful. Thank you for this great idea and for all your lovely patterns. Congratulations on your upcoming arrival.

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  5. Jean says: December 12, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    I love your free patterns. I haven’t made any of the scarf but planning on it after Christmas. Peace and Love to you and your little monkeys.

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  6. Monica says: December 12, 2016 at 10:46 am

    My great niece is named Caroline and I would like to make this for her for Christmas. She is only 4 so I’d need a scaled down version. Would you have any suggestions? You are such a great fiber artist. I have several of your creations in my closet and adorning the necks of friends around the Atlanta area. MQP

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: December 12, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Hmmm… my first thought would be to use a worsted weight yarn and an appropriately-sized hook. That would take the size down considerably. But if you want to be more sure of the finished size, just decide how wide around it needs to be, and follow the directions for the ribbing (rows 1-70) until it’s as wide as you need it to be. Just make sure it’s an even number of ribs so that the rest of the pattern will work. The rest of the pattern would be as written, just with different stitch counts. 🙂

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  7. Whitney Parrish says: December 12, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Do you have a hat and scarf pattern set that doesn’t have a long foundation row for the scarf? I love the Elena set but you have to chain like 300. is it possible to do this pattern in the other direction?

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    • Rebecca says: December 12, 2016 at 10:58 am

      For the Elena, you could actually crochet it the other way and it would look virtually the same. You would just do a starting chain of 33, then follow the directions as written (with different stitch counts) and repeat the rows until it’s as long as you want before adding the ribbing and fringe. I designed it the long way because I think the drape would be a little nicer, but I honestly don’t know how much difference it would really make.

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