Mini Spikes Cowl & Scarf Patterns
- canoemtndesigns
- Jul 6
- 3 min read
Another FREE pattern as part of the Global Crochet Collaboration. You can find all of the patterns to date in the collaboration here:
Sometimes you just need a pattern that uses a whole bunch of different colors of yarn. You know - all those small left over balls from other projects.
These patterns are a quick and easy row/round repeat. You can use as many or few colors as you want. Great thick and warm texture for those cold winter days.
If you would like a pdf, you can purchase these patterns on Ravelry for $2:
MATERIALS
Bernat Premium (100% Acrylic, 360 yards / 329 meters, 7 oz / 198 g) 350 - 700 yds, depending on how many colors you use.
Other Yarn Options: most #4 weight yarns.
HOOKS & SUPPLIES
Hook US H8 / 5.00 mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Stitch Marker (Optional)
GAUGE
14 stitches = 4”, 16 rows = 4”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Scarf: 74” x 6”
Cowl: 25” x 9”
PATTERN KEY (US Terms)
ch = chain
fsc = foundation single crochet
sc = single crochet
ssc = spike single crochet
slst = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Joining fsc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jflWvhwAiC0
How to join a chain without twisting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7NC5qkr41c
Changing colors in the Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkIe9WeQ3iY
How to Carry Yarn: https://tinyurl.com/wjqc7ly
Spike Single Crochet (ssc): insert hook below next st 1 row down (into same place as that st was worked), YO, draw loop through and up to height of present row, YO draw through both loops on hook.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Advanced Beginner
PATTERN NOTES
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks.
Cowl: Working in the round, join with a slip stitch at the end of each round. Carry yarn on the inside of the cowl.
Scarf: Turn at the end of each row. Fasten off each color at the end of the row.
The chain 1 at the beginning of the row/round does not count as a stitch.
SCARF
INSTRUCTIONS
COLOR 1
Row 1: fsc 231 (or any odd number). (231 sts)
Optional Row 1: ch 232 (or any even number), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. (231 sts)
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st across. (231 sts)
NOTE: Every row will have 231 sts.
COLOR 2
Row 3: ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, ssc in the next st, sc in the next st across, sc in the last st.
Row 4: ch 1, sc in each st across.
COLOR 3
Row 5: ch 1, sc in the first 3 sts, ssc in the next st, sc in the next st across, sc in the last 2 sts.
Row 6: ch 1, sc in each st across.
Rows 7 - 26: repeat Rows 3 - 6 with color changes every other row.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
COWL
INSTRUCTIONS
COLOR 1
Round 1: fsc 81 (or any odd number), join as per video. (82 sts)
Optional Round 1: ch 82 (or any even number), being careful not to twist the chain, join the ends, ch 1, sc in the first st and each st around. Join. (82 sts)
Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
NOTE: every round will now have 82 sts.
COLOR 2
Round 3: ch 1, sc in the first st, ssc in the next st, sc in the next st, ssc in the next st around. Join.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in each st around.
COLOR 3
Round 5: ch 1, ssc in the first st, sc in the next st, ssc in the next st, sc in the next st around. Join.
Round 6: ch 1, sc in each st around.
Rounds 7 - 38: Repeat Rounds 3 - 6 changing colors every 2 rounds.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
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