Showing posts with label cowl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cowl. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Stornes Cowl - Free Crochet Pattern





Spincycle Independence Yarn
This pattern was born from one skein of Spincycle Independence yarn that was gifted to me by my daughter. I've had it out for a while now wondering how to best use it so I can enjoy the softness and colours!

Along comes Stornes Cowl. It's a short cowl (only 26 inches; 66 cm in length) so it hugs ones neck nicely.


It's a great pattern for that one skein of worsted/aran weight yarn (200 yards; 183 meters) that you have always wanted to use but can't find the right pattern.


Here is some basic information you need to create this cowl ...




SKILLS REQUIRED
Chain
Single Crochet
Double Crochet
Shell
V Stitch
Puff Stitch

SIZE
One size approximately 8 x 26 inches (20 x 66 cm)

HOOK SIZE
US size I/9 (5.5 mm)

GAUGE
 13 dc and 7 rows is 4 inches (10cm)

 YARN REQUIREMENTS
200 yards (183 meters ) worsted weight yarn

Sample crocheted with
Spincycle Yarns Independence; 100% American wool; 200 yards (183 meters) in 100g (3.53 ounces); Color: Idle Nights

OTHER MATERIALS
4 - 7/8 inch buttons (22mm) and matching thread
Tapestry needle

NOTES
Written in US Terminology
To create a wider or narrower cowl chain a  multiple of 6 + 5
Turn at the end of each row unless indicated otherwise
Want a chart? Find it on Ravelry here Stornes Cowl





Stornes is a rocky peninsula near the Larsemann Hills region of Antarctica. Why this name? Stornes features rich mineral deposits of boron and phosphate that create beautiful striations in the rockwork. Much like this Spincycle yarn creates in this pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS

beg-ch    Beginning chain
ch(s)       Chain(s)
ch-sp      Space formed by chain(s)
cm          centimeters
dc           Double crochet

Puff3       (Yarn over hook, insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over again and draw up a long loop) three times, yarn over hook and pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch 1. Find a picture tutorial of the Puff Stitch here Puff Stitch

sc           Single crochet
shell        3 dc in indicated st
sk           Skip
sl st        Slip stitch
tc           Turning ch
Vst         (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated stitch




Now for the actual pattern ...






STORNES COWL

Ch 23.

BUTTONBAND
Row 1:  Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end. (22 sc)
Row 2:  Ch 1, sc in each sc to end.
Repeat row 2 three more times.

MAIN PATTERN
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, [sk 2 sc, shell in next sc] to end. (7 shells)
Row 2: Sl st in first dc, sl st in next dc, ch 4, dc in same dc, [sk 2 dc, Vst in next dc] to end. (7 Vst)
Row 3: Sl st in first dc, sl st in ch-sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-sp, [shell in next ch-sp] 6 times, shell in tc.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until cowl measures 24 inches (61 cm) or desired length, ending with row 3.






EDGING
Row 1: Ch 4, sk first dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc] 10 times, ch 1, dc in tc. (11 ch-sp)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, [ch 2, Puff3 in same dc, ch 1, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc] 4 times, ch 2, Puff3 in same dc, ch 1, sc in tc.

FINISHING
Break and fasten off yarn.
Weave in ends.
Block cowl.
Sew buttons onto buttonband using the chain spaces on row 1 of edging as buttonholes.

A note about the buttons ... these are ceramic buttons from Kaminski Pottery in British Columbia, Canada. They are beautiful and so unique. You can find her on Instagram here.


Enjoy!




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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Kaitlyn Cowl Crochet Pattern

This cowl has been published on Ravelry for quite some time. Hope those who don't use Ravelry enjoy this free crochet pattern.

Buttons on the Kaitlyn Cowl allow it to be worn in a multiple of ways. Twist the cowl once and button to make a moebius. Leave out the twist to make an infinity scarf. Leave off the buttons and wrap as desired. Three simple stitch patterns work up quickly and look elegant in a kettle dyed fingering weight yarn.

Kaitlyn Cowl

YARN REQUIREMENTS
420 yards of fingering weight yarn
Kaitlyn Cowl

SKILLS REQUIRED
Single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, chain

FINISHED SIZE
Width of 6”
Length of 60”
Measured after blocking

GAUGE
6 sc in 1” using hook size E (3.5mm)

HOOK SIZE
Size E (3.5mm) and F (3.75mm)

OTHER MATERIALS
3 –1” buttons
Tapesty needle

ABBREVIATIONS 
ch
Chain
sc
Single Crochet
hdc
Half-double Crochet
dc
Double crochet
st
Stitch
sk
Skip
Vst
Hdc, ch1, hdc in same st

STITCHES
Begonia Stitch
Row 1: Using hook size F (3.75mm) ch2, *sk2 sc, Vst in next sc, sk1 sc, Vst in next sc, sk1 sc, Vst in next sc; Repeat from * 3 more times (6 sc left unworked); sk2 sc, Vst in next sc, sk1 sc, Vst in next sc, hdc in last sc, turn (Total of 14 Vst)

Row 2: Ch2, *Vst in ch1 space; Repeat from * across, hdc in top of ch2, turn
Repeat Row 2.


Spaced Iris
Row 1: Using hook size F (3.75mm) ch3, 1 dc in next sc, sk2, *5dc in next sc, sk2, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next sc, sk2; Repeat from * to last sc, 3dc in last sc, turn

Row 2: ch3, 1dc in 2nd dc, *(1dc, ch1, 1dc) in ch1 space, 1dc in each of the 3 dc at center of 5dc group; Repeat from * to ch3, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in top of ch3, turn

Row 3: ch3, 2dc in ch1 space, *(1dc, ch1, 1dc) in center of 3dc group, 5dc in ch1 space; Repeat from * to ch3, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in top of ch3, turn

Row 4: ch3, 1dc in ch1 space, *3dc in center of 5dc group, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in ch1 space; Repeat from * to last dc, 1dc in last dc, dc in top of ch3, turn

Row 5: ch3, 1dc in next dc, *5dc in ch1 space, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in center of 3dc group; Repeat from * to ch3, 3dc in top of ch3, turn
Repeat Rows 2 to 5.

Palm Leaves
Row 1: Using hook size F (3.75mm) ch1, *sc, ch2, sk2; Repeat from * to last sc; sc, turn

Row 2: ch3, 1dc in next sc, *3dc in next sc; Repeat from * to last sc; 2dc in sc, turn

Row 3: ch1, sc in next dc, *ch2, sc in middle dc of group; Repeat from * to beginning ch3; ch2, sc in top of ch3
Repeat Rows 2 and 3


KAITLYN COWL INSTRUCTIONS
Using hook size E (3.5mm), chain 35
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn (34 sc)
Row 2: Ch1, sc in each sc across, turn

Repeat Row 2 ~ 7 more times (8 rows of sc worked)


MAIN PATTERN
Choose a stitch pattern from above and follow instructions until cowl is as long as desired. Leave about 20 yards of yarn for the buttonhole band.

Kaitlyn Cowl 
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Setup Row: Using hook size E (3.5mm) ch1, work 34 sc evenly across the row, turn.
Row 1: Ch1, sc in each st across, turn
Repeat Row 1 ~ 3 more times (4 rows of sc worked)

Row 5: Ch1, sc in each of the next 5 sc, ch3, sk3 sc, sc in each of the next 8 sc, ch3, sk3 sc, sc in each of the next 8 sc, ch3, sk3 sc, sc in each of the next 5 sc, turn (3 buttonholes worked)

Row 6: Ch1, sc in each st across, turn (34 sc)
Repeat Row 6 ~ 3 more times

FINISHING 
Fasten off yarn.
Weave in ends.
Wet block your cowl.
When cowl is dry, sew on buttons spaced to match the buttonholes.



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This post may contain affiliate links.
When you purchase something using these links a small amount of the sales price goes to me to help keep this site, and the patterns on it free. You do not pay any extra for the item you purchase.