Cowl Challenge 1

You can find the pattern below or if you would like to support me and my crochet habit, the pattern can be purchased on Ravelry for $2 :)

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cowl-challenge-1

Wild Things Cowl

Canoe Mtn Designs

MATERIALS

• Ancient Yarns Big Squeeze (100% Superwash Fine Merino Bulky, 127 yards / 116 meters, 3.5 ounces / 100 grams) Color: Little Wild Things

• Optional Yarn: any #5 weight bulky yarn.

HOOKS & SUPPLIES

• Hook US J10 / 6 mm

• Scissors

• Yarn Needle

• Measuring Tape

• Stitch Marker (Optional)

GAUGE

• 12 dc stitches = 4”, first 7 rows = 4”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• One Size: 25” x 7.75”

PATTERN KEY (US Terms)

• altch2 = alternate chain 2

• ch = chain

• dc = double crochet

• fpdc = front post double crochet

• fsc = foundation single crochet

• sc = single crochet

• slst = slip stitch

• sp(s) = space(s)

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• YO = yarn over

SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES

• altch2: https://tinyurl.com/rve27dx

Written & Photo Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/v9aatne

• fsc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-LiTY_khs

• Joining fsc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jflWvhwAiC0

• How to join a chain without twisting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7NC5qkr41c

• fpdc: YO, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated stitch, YO and pull up loop, [YO, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times.

Video: https://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-front-post-double-crochet-fpdc/

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EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Easy

PATTERN NOTES

• * * - Repeat instructions between the asterisks.

• ( ) - Repeat instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.

• Working in the round, join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.

• Chain spaces do not count as stitches.

• The chain 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.

• The altch2 is counted as the first double crochet in the round.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Round 1: fsc 79 (or any multiple of 20 + 19), join as per video link above. (80 sts)

Optional Round 1: ch 80 (or any multiple of 20), join without twisting the chain, ch 1, sc in the first ch and each ch around. (80 sts)

NOTE: if you are using Optional Round 1, sc around 1 more time.

Round 2: altch2, dc in the next 10 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, * dc in the next 11 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times * around. Join.

Round 3: ch 2, fpdc around the first st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times, * fpdc around the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times * around. Join.

Round 4: ch 2, fpdc around the first st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times, * fpdc around the next st, dc in the next ch sp, (dc in the next st, dc in the next ch sp) 4 times, fpdc around the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) 4 times * around. Join.

Rounds 5 - 12: Repeat Rounds 3 & 4.

NOTE: if you would like a wider cowl, repeat rounds 3 & 4 until your desired width.

Round 13: ch 1, sc in the first 11 sts, sc in the next ch sp, (sc in the next st, sc in the next ch sp) 4 times, * sc in the next 11 sts, sc in the next ch sp, (sc in the next st, sc in the next ch sp) 4 times * around. Join. (80 sts)

Round 14: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (80 sts)

Fasten off, weave in ends.