Cowl Challenge 2

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-2

COWL CHALLENGE 2

Canoe Mtn Designs

MATERIALS

• Nerds With Needles (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 123 yards / 112.5 meters, 3.5 ounces / 100 grams) Color: Butterscotch Fudge

• Optional Yarn: any #4 worsted weight yarn.

HOOKS & SUPPLIES

• Hook US I9 / 5.5 mm

• Scissors

• Yarn Needle

• Measuring Tape

• Stitch Marker (Optional)

GAUGE

• 15 sc stitches = 4”, first 8 rows = 4”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• One Size: 23” x 9.5”

PATTERN KEY (US Terms)

• altch2 = alternate chain 2

• ch = chain

• dc = double crochet

• fsc = foundation single crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• sc = single crochet

• slst = slip stitch

• sp(s) = space(s)

• st(s) = stitch(es)

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

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EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Easy

PATTERN NOTES

• * * - Repeat instructions between the asterisks.

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

• Ch spaces do not count as stitches.

• The ch 1 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 83 (or any multiple of 6 + 5), join as per video link above. (84 sts)

Optional Round 1: ch 84 (or any multiple of 6), join without twisting the chain, ch 1, sc in the first ch and each ch around. (84 sts)

Round 2: ch 1, sc in the first st and each st around. Join. (84 sts)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 4, skip 4 sts, * sc in the next 2 sts, ch 4, skip 4 sts * around, sc in the last st. Join.

Round 4 (RS): slst into the first ch sp, (altch2, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch sp, * skip 2 sts, (altch2, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next ch sp * around. Join. TURN

Round 5 (WS): slst into the first ch sp, ch 1, 2 sc in the ch sp, ch 4, skip 4 sts, * 2 sc in the next ch sp, ch 4, skip 4 sts * around. Join. TURN

Rounds 6 - 17: Repeat Rounds 4 & 5.

NOTE: if you would like a wider cowl, repeat Rounds 4 & 5 until desired width.

Round 18 (RS): slst into the first ch sp, ch 1, 4 sc in the first ch sp, sc in the next 2 sts, * 4 sc in the next ch sp, sc in the next 2 sts * around. Join. (84 sts) DO NOT TURN

Round 19: ch 1, sc in the first st and each st around. Join. (84 sts)

Fasten off, weave in ends.