Lustrous Winter Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern
Get ready to make a super cozy cowl (or infinity scarf) that’s perfect for those chilly days! This easy and stylish crochet pattern uses Wander Acrylic Yarn from Furls, which is not only soft and shiny, but also super durable — ideal for your wardrobe.
And to make the experience of crocheting this piece even better, I used the Streamline ergonomic crochet hook from Furls. Using an ergonomic hook can reduce fatigue and tension when you are crocheting. I was given a complimentary metal Streamline hook by Furls for this project, but I’ve been a fan of Furls hooks for years. I always loved their wooden ergonomic hooks and I was impressed with the aluminum version of their Streamline crochet hook. The smooth metal makes the stitching fast and easy.
Read on for the pattern. You’ll love wrapping yourself in the comfort and handmade style of this piece.
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Skill Level
Intermediate
Materials
Acrylic yarn, medium weight (4 – worsted), 360 yds (I used 3 skeins of Wander 100% Acrylic Yarn from Furls, 120 yds / 100 g; color: Velvet)
Crochet hook, 5 mm (I used Furls Streamline Metal Ergonomic Hook – color: Blush)
Gauge
12 rows and 16 stitches in stitch pattern = 4” (10cm)
Sizes
One size fits most
Finished Dimensions
7” Wide and 48” Long
Pattern Notes
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
This cowl is constructed with joined rounds, making a seamless infinity scarf.
Use stitch markers to help keep track of the first and last stitch in the row you are working on; stitch markers can also help you to count the number of rows you have completed.
Abbreviations
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
hdc3tog = half double crochet three together
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
Special Stitches
Hdc3tog (half double crochet 3 together): Yarn over, insert hook in the indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop 3 times (there will now be 7 loops on the hook), yarn over and draw through all 7 loops on the hook.
Puff stitch: the puff stitch consists of a Hdc3tog (half double crochet 3 together) all in the same stitch.
The first puff stitch of each round consists of a starting chain plus a hdc3tog: chain 1, then hdc3tog, all in the same stitch.
Instructions
Chain 168
Join the first and last chain together with a slip stitch, being careful not to twist the chain.
Row 1: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet in the first chain. Sc in the next chain and in each chain around (168 sc). Join to the first sc with a slip stitch
Row 2: Turn, ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), puff stitch in the first sc, *ch1, skip the next sc, puff stitch in the next sc,* repeat until 1 sc remains, then ch1, skip 1 sc, join with a sl st to the top of the first puff stitch.
Row 3: Turn, ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in the first chain space, *ch 1, skip the next puff stitch, sc in the next chain space* repeat until 1 stitch remains, then ch 1, skip 1 puff stitch, and slip stitch into the top of the first sc.
Row 4: Turn, Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), puff stitch in the first chain space. *Ch 1, skip the next sc, puff stitch in the next chain space,* repeat until one stitch remains, then ch1, skip 1 sc, join with a sl st to the top of the first puff stitch.
Repeat rows 3 – 4 nine times, or until the scarf measures 7″ (18 cm)
Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle
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© 2024 by Candice Lynn (Crochet Confidential). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You are free to sell the items you make with this pattern. Do not distribute this pattern or the photos in any form — if you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://crochetconfidential.com/lustrous-winter-cowl-free-crochet-pattern/
