If, like me, you're in the Northern Hemisphere then you might find it a little odd that I'm publishing a pattern for an Autumnal crochet cowl in May. But you see, the thing is, there is a competition going on at the moment with £500 worth of yarn as a prize and I think this cowl might make a good entry. So never mind the seasons, have a lovely cowl pattern on me (and in any case Autumn may well be in full swing for some of you:-))!
This competition is being run by Deramores in collaboration with 6 bloggers, each of whom have identified a yarny trend. The first that caught my eye was the "Crochet Garments & DIY Fashion" one, for which I've entered the Pretty in Peach Pocket Dress. The second is "Colourful Ombré", as identified by Meredith at One Sheepish Girl. Until very recently I wasn't so keen on ombré, as it reminded me of the rather dodgy dip-tie t-shirt experiments of my teenage years... But then I got just a teensy bit hooked on crochet and pretty yarns and, oh my! There are SO many beautiful variegated yarns out there to help you make even more beautiful ombré things, including Meredith's wee baskets.
For this ombré cowl I've used yarn that I picked up at our local market, by what I believe is a company that has gone out of business! However, there are plenty of alternatives out there (I've picked a couple and added them to the "materials" section of the pattern). The key is to stick to different colours within the same family, so to get an Autumnal look you should go for "warm" shades of red, orange, and yellow. For extra warmth and softness, it's a good idea to look for something that has at least some pure wool content (mine was 50% wool, 50% acrylic).
For this ombré cowl I've used yarn that I picked up at our local market, by what I believe is a company that has gone out of business! However, there are plenty of alternatives out there (I've picked a couple and added them to the "materials" section of the pattern). The key is to stick to different colours within the same family, so to get an Autumnal look you should go for "warm" shades of red, orange, and yellow. For extra warmth and softness, it's a good idea to look for something that has at least some pure wool content (mine was 50% wool, 50% acrylic).
The nice thing about chunky cowls such as this one is that they are not only very wearable, they're also very quick to make. This one uses clusters of Treble Crochet to make little fan-shapes in between blocks of Trebles, so as long as you can make chains and TCs (DC if you're in the US), you'll be able to knock this up in a few evenings.
A Fan of Fall - crochet cowl pattern
Materials
3 x 100g balls of aran or chunky variegated yarn with a warm palette, such as:
Katia Azteca #7825
Malabrigo Chunky in Noviembre
7.0 mm (L/8) hook
wool needle
Pattern notes
UK terms (with US terms in brackets)
Stitches: Treble Crochet - TC (Double Crochet - DC); Standing Treble Crochet - STC (Standing Double Crochet - SDC) - WATCH VIDEO TUTORIAL - ; Chain - ch
3 x 100g balls of aran or chunky variegated yarn with a warm palette, such as:
Katia Azteca #7825
Malabrigo Chunky in Noviembre
7.0 mm (L/8) hook
wool needle
Pattern notes
UK terms (with US terms in brackets)
Stitches: Treble Crochet - TC (Double Crochet - DC); Standing Treble Crochet - STC (Standing Double Crochet - SDC) - WATCH VIDEO TUTORIAL - ; Chain - ch
Instructions
R1:
Make starting chain of 23 st. TC (DC) in the 4th chain from the hook. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next chain to make the first fan-shape. Skip 3, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 5 chains. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next chain to make the second fan-shape. Skip 3, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 2 chains. Turn.
R2:
Ch 3 OR make a STC (SDC), then TC (DC) 1 in the next st. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next st to make the first fan-shape. Skip 4, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 5 st. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next st to make the second fan-shape. Skip 4, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 2 st. Turn.
R1:
Make starting chain of 23 st. TC (DC) in the 4th chain from the hook. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next chain to make the first fan-shape. Skip 3, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 5 chains. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next chain to make the second fan-shape. Skip 3, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 2 chains. Turn.
R2:
Ch 3 OR make a STC (SDC), then TC (DC) 1 in the next st. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next st to make the first fan-shape. Skip 4, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 5 st. Skip 2, then TC (DC) 5 in the next st to make the second fan-shape. Skip 4, ch 2, then TC (DC) 1 each in the next 2 st. Turn.
Diagram with STC (SDC) start
Repeat R2 until you’re satisfied with the length. For me, that means long enough to loosely wrap around my neck & shoulders twice.
Sew the first and last rows together with the same yarn and a wool needle to complete your cowl.
Sew the first and last rows together with the same yarn and a wool needle to complete your cowl.
WrittWritten pattern copyright Eline Alcocer 2015.
You are welcome to make and use this pattern as you wish, but please do not sell the pattern nor claim the pattern as your own.
You are welcome to sell items made using this pattern as long as the designer, Eline Alcocer, is clearly credited at the Point of Sale.
Please link back to this page if you write about the pattern in any way.
You may not reproduce, either partially or in full, any of the photos or the text contained in this post without obtaining written permission from me first.
Thank you and happy crocheting!
You are welcome to make and use this pattern as you wish, but please do not sell the pattern nor claim the pattern as your own.
You are welcome to sell items made using this pattern as long as the designer, Eline Alcocer, is clearly credited at the Point of Sale.
Please link back to this page if you write about the pattern in any way.
You may not reproduce, either partially or in full, any of the photos or the text contained in this post without obtaining written permission from me first.
Thank you and happy crocheting!
This post is my submission to the Deramores Craft Blog Competition 2015. Deramores is the UK’s number one online retailer of knitting and crochet supplies. Visit www.deramores.com for more details.
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