The Blustery Day cowl is a fun new design that can be worn in 4 different ways. This free convertible crochet cowl pattern features an interesting twist on a decrease stitch to create a look similar to a V-stitch, but worked in a very different way.
This Unique cowl is the perfect accessory for when you have a blustery day but you still want to look amazing.
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YARN
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky- 2 skeins
or 300 yards comparable #5 weight 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool blend yarn
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn – Silvergrey
MATERIALS
Candy Shop N/9.0mm Plum hook
Yarn needle
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate or skilled beginner
FINISHED SIZE
15″ wide and 24″ from tip to top
GAUGE
5 clusters and 5 rows= 4″
STITCH GUIDE
ch(s) – chain(s), sc – single crochet, hdc – half double crochet, dc – double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), BLO – back loop only, RS – right side,
SPECIAL STITCHES
First dc cluster (dc cluster in same st)
Yarn Over (YO), insert hook in st, YO, draw through st (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through first two loops on hook, YO, insert hook in same st, YO, draw through st (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through first two loops on hook, YO, pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
Dc cluster*
Yarn Over (YO), insert hook in first st or space, YO, draw through st (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through first two loops on hook, YO, insert hook in next st or space, YO, draw through st (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through first two loops on hook, YO, pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
*this stitch is technically the same as a dc2tog, but because of how each row is worked, it is not a decrease st.
NOTES
- St counts are in brackets <> at the end of each row. St count does not include ch-1.
- In rows 1-17, the beginning ch-3 and dc sts will count as one st each, dc clusters will count as one st.
- In rows 18-27, the ch-3 at the beginning of each row and the individual dc at the end of each row will be counted separately from dc clusters
- Pattern is worked from tip of cowl to top of cowl with increase rows. After row 17, where you join to form the cowl portion, the pattern will be worked evenly, with no increases.
- This pattern may seem complicated for the first 3 rows, because of how the increases are made, just be sure to read carefully and do the pattern exactly as it is written. It goes against what you would normally be used to. Once you get past row 3 it is smooth sailing.
PATTERN
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, into the 4th ch from the hook, crochet as follows; [dc, ch 1, dc cluster in same st (see special sts)]<2>
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in first st (this will be the top of the first dc cluster), ch 1, dc cluster over the last st worked and the first ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc cluster over the last space worked and the next dc, ch 1, dc cluster over the last st worked and the last dc (ch-3 from previous row) <4>
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in first st (this will be the top of the first dc cluster), ch 1, dc cluster over the last st worked and the first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *dc cluster over the last space worked and the next ch-1 space, ch 1, repeat from * till 2dc remain, dc cluster over the last space worked and the next dc, ch 1, dc cluster over the last st worked and the last dc (ch-3 from previous row) <6>
Rows 4-16: Repeat row 3 <each row will add 2 sts, 32 sts at the end of row 16>
Row 17: Ch 3, turn, dc in first st (this will be the top of the first dc cluster), ch 1, dc cluster over the last st worked and the first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *dc cluster over the last space worked and the next ch-1 space, ch 1, repeat from * till 2dc remain, dc cluster over the last space worked and the next dc, ch 1, dc cluster over the last st worked and the last dc (ch-3 from previous row) ch 1 and sl st into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join in a round. RS will be facing when you join. Fasten off. Mark the ch-1 between the 20th and 21st dc clusters and the ch 1 between the 21st and 22nd clusters. <34> You can also place the split anywhere you like on the cowl, just mark any two consecutive ch 1 sps, this is where your split will be instead.
For the remainder of the pattern you are no longer increasing. You will work the remainder of the pattern evenly to form the cowl portion.
Row 18: With RS facing, join yarn by sl st in the marked st to your right, ch 3 and turn, dc cluster over the marked space and the next ch-1, *ch 1, dc cluster over the last space worked and the next ch-1 space, repeat from * until you reach the second marked st, place an additional dc in the same space where your last dc cluster ended <33 clusters, and one dc on either end>
Rows 19-27: Ch 3 and turn, dc cluster over the first st and the next ch-1, *ch 1, dc cluster over the last space worked and the next ch-1 space, repeat from * until 2dc remain, ch 1, dc cluster over last space worked and last dc (skipping over 1-dc in between), dc in same st. Fasten off at the end of row 27. <33 clusters, and one dc on either end>
FINISHING
Attach buttons on left side (as worn) at rows 18, 22 and 26. Cowl can be worn open, or with 1-3 buttons secured, for different looks.
Weave in all ends. Blocking if necessary.
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