Free Crochet Pattern
Bulky Striped Cowl
I love big bulky cowls, and I’m really into stripes right now. I wanted to create a functional yet stylish winter and fall accessory, the result was this Bulky Striped Cowl. This design has high impact for fashion yet is easy to create.
My cowl is created using Red Heart’s With Love which makes it both soft and affordable too. You can choose any colors you wish. For this design I chose Boysenberry and Pewter. I love the combination of the steely grey to the deep, but bright, purple. Red Heart With Love is much softer than traditional Red Heart yarn and offers many beautiful colors to choose from.
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Washing Instructions:
Machine Wash Gentle- Cool/Warm
Tumble Dry- Low Heat or Lay Flat to Dry
Cost of Materials:
$8.00 for two skeins of yarn with yarn left over for another project, maybe a matching hat?
Time Involved
4.5 to 5.0 hours
Approx 4-5 minutes per row
Recommended Retail Price
$40-50 depending on your comfort level and how long it takes you. This breaks down as $8 an hour for time plus materials. I will be charging $45 as it took me 4.75 hours to complete and cost $8 in product.
Notes:
-If you are not familiar with fcdc then for Row 1 you will Ch53. 1dc in 4th ch from hook and in every chain across
-Each block of color is 7 rows. The first section is done in 6 rows so that the ends can be stitched together seamlessly
Materials:
1 skein of Red Heart With Love in Boysenberry
1 Skein of Red Heart with Love in Pewter
6.0 (J) hook
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Abbreviations and Stitches used:
CA– Color A (Boyseneberry)
CB– Color B (Pewter)
st– stitch
sp– space
ch– chain
sl st– slip stitch
insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over and pull through stitch, (two loops on hook), pull loop closest to hook through other loop
fcdc– foundation double crochet (learn the technique here)
Chain 3(counts as 1st fcdc). Yarn over and insert hook in 3rd chain from hook. Yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 1 loop (this is an important step but easy to forget). Yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook (two loops remaining). Yarn over again and pull through last two loops on hook. This completes the second fcdc (remember your 1st ch3 counted as the 1st fcdc)
dc– double crochet
yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over and pull through stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over and pull through last two loops
Instructions:
- Using CA- Foundation dc 50- length isn’t important here but my foundation chain measured approx. 18”.
Alternately beginners can ch 53 or until you reach approx. 18″. Turn, dc in 4th ch fro hook and in every ch across. - Ch2 and turn (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in 2nd st, 1dc in each st across
- Repeat row 2 five more times (6 dc rows total)
- Change colors on last two loops of last dc. Tie ends of CA to CB. Do this for EVERY color change
- With CB, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Repeat row 5 six more times (7 dc rows total)
- With CA, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Repeat row 6 six more times (7 dc rows total)
- With CB, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Repeat row 8 six more times (7 dc rows total)
- With CA, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Repeat row 10 six more times (7 dc rows total)
- With CB, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Repeat row 12 six more times (7 dc rows total)
- With CA, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Repeat row 14 six more times (7 dc rows total)
- With CB, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Repeat row 16 six more times (7 dc rows total
- With CA, ch2 and turn, stitching over tails from color change. 1dc in 2nd st. 1dc in every st across
- Connect last to the first row, you can use sl st, whip st, mattress st or whatever works best for you
- Finish off and weave in ends
You can wear this design a variety of ways… be sure to photograph them all if you list your item for sale online. The outdoor photo’s really show off the beauty of the pattern. Be sure to get some close ups and some full body shots. Wear coordinating colors when taking pictures.
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Have fun, and as always…
happy hookin’
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