Cowl Challenge 3

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-3

MATERIALS

• Bernat Premium (100% Acrylic, 360 yards / 329 meters, 7 oz / 198 g) 250 - 325 yds

• Other Yarn Options: Caron One Pound, Red Heart With Love, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Lion Brand Heartland, Red Heart Roll with It, Red Heart Super Saver, Caron Big Cakes, most #4 weight yarns.

HOOKS & SUPPLIES

• Hook US H8 / 5.00 mm

• Scissors

• Yarn Needle

• Measuring Tape

• Stitch Marker (Optional)

GAUGE

• 13 dc stitches = 4”, first 10 rows = 4”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• One Size: 26” x 9”

PATTERN KEY (US Terms)

• altch2 = alternate chain 2

• blo = back loop

• ch = chain

• dc = double crochet

• flo = front loop

• 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

• Changing colors in the Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkIe9WeQ3iY
  

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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.

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

• Chain spaces do not count as stitches.

• Carry the yarn on the inside of the cowl.

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INSTRUCTIONS

COLOR A

Round 1: fsc 79 (or any multiple of 8 + 7), join as per video. (80 sts)

Optional Round 1: ch 80 (or any multiple of 8), join without twisting the chain, ch 1, sc in the first st and each st around. (80 sts)

Round 2: altch2, dc in each st around. Join. (80 sts)

Round 3: altch2, dc in the next 5 sts, dc blo in the next st, * dc in the next 7 sts, dc blo in the next st * around, dc in the last st. Join.

COLOR B

Round 4: ch 1, sc in the first 6 sts, ch 3, slst into the flo 2 rows below, ch 3, skip 1 st, * sc in the next 7 sts, ch 3, slst into the flo 2 rows below, ch 3, skip 1 st * around, sc in the last st. Join.

COLOR A

Round 5: ch 1, sc in the first 6 sts, hdc in the skipped st, * sc in the next 7 sts, hdc in the skipped st * around, sc in the last st. Join.

Round 6: altch2, dc in each st around. Join.(80 sts)

Round 7: altch2, dc in the next st, dc blo in the next st, * dc in the next 7 sts, dc blo in the next st * around, dc in the last 5 sts. Join.

COLOR B

Round 8: ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, ch 3, slst into the flo 2 rows below, ch 3, skip 1 st, * sc in the next 7 sts, ch 3, slst into the flo 2 rows below, ch 3, skip 1 st * around, sc in the last 5 sts. Join.

COLOR A

Round 9: ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, hdc in the skipped st, * sc in the next 7 sts, hdc in the skipped st * around, sc in the last 5 sts. Join.

Round 10: altch2, dc in each st around. Join. (80 sts)

Repeat Rounds 3 - 10 until desired length.

NOTE: You can end on either Round 6 or Round 10.

Last Round: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

Fasten off, weave in ends.