Cowl Challenge 1
You can find the pattern below or if you would like to support me and my crochet habit, the pattern can be purchased on Ravelry for $2 :)
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cowl-challenge-1
Wild Things Cowl
Canoe Mtn Designs
MATERIALS
Ancient Yarns Big Squeeze (100% Superwash Fine Merino Bulky, 127 yards / 116 meters, 3.5 ounces / 100 grams) Color: Little Wild Things
Optional Yarn: any #5 weight bulky yarn.
HOOKS & SUPPLIES
Hook US J10 / 6 mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Stitch Marker (Optional)
GAUGE
12 dc stitches = 4”, first 7 rows = 4”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
One Size: 25” x 7.75”
PATTERN KEY (US Terms)
altch2 = alternate chain 2
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
fsc = foundation single crochet
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
YO = yarn over
SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
altch2: https://tinyurl.com/rve27dx
Written & Photo Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/v9aatne
Joining fsc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jflWvhwAiC0
How to join a chain without twisting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7NC5qkr41c
fpdc: YO, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated stitch, YO and pull up loop, [YO, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times.
Video: https://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-front-post-double-crochet-fpdc/
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Easy
PATTERN NOTES
* * - Repeat instructions between the asterisks.
( ) - Repeat instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.
Working in the round, join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.
Chain spaces do not count as stitches.
The chain 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.
The altch2 is counted as the first double crochet in the round.
INSTRUCTIONS
Round 1: fsc 79 (or any multiple of 20 + 19), join as per video link above. (80 sts)
Optional Round 1: ch 80 (or any multiple of 20), join without twisting the chain, ch 1, sc in the first ch and each ch around. (80 sts)
NOTE: if you are using Optional Round 1, sc around 1 more time.
Round 2: altch2, dc in the next 10 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, * dc in the next 11 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times * around. Join.
Round 3: ch 2, fpdc around the first st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times, * fpdc around the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times * around. Join.
Round 4: ch 2, fpdc around the first st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, * fpdc around the next st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times * around. Join.
Rounds 5 - 12: Repeat Rounds 3 & 4.
NOTE: if you would like a wider cowl, repeat rounds 3 & 4 until your desired width.
Round 13: ch 1, sc in the first 11 sts, sc in the next ch sp, (sc in the next st, sc in the next ch sp) 4 times, * sc in the next 11 sts, sc in the next ch sp, (sc in the next st, sc in the next ch sp) 4 times * around. Join. (80 sts)
Round 14: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (80 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.