Jan 73 min read

Cowl Challenge 5

Updated: Jan 29

This cowl was created with worsted weight yarn but can be crocheted with any weight or type of yarn. A great unisex pattern. Easy row repeat with a fun texture. The width & length of the cowl will change with the different weights of yarn. Use as many colors as you have on hand.

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-5

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

14 dc stitches = 4”, first 10 rows = 4”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

One Size: 26” x 9.25”

PATTERN KEY (US Terms)

altch2 = alternate chain 2
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
fptr = front post treble crochet
fsc = foundation single crochet
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = treble crochet

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
Treble crochet: https://tinyurl.com/ho6gqnt Photo and written instructions for the Treble Crochet: https://www.yarnspirations.com/ca-en/how-to-treble-crochet.html
Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr): Yo 2 times, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook) 3 times.

Written & photos: https://tinyurl.com/y6eb4v5q

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.
The chain 1 at the beginning of the round does not count as stitches.
Carry the yarn on the inside of the cowl.

INSTRUCTIONS

COLOR A

Round 1: fsc 87 (or any multiple of 11 + 10), join as per video. (88 sts)

Optional Round 1: ch 88 (or any multiple of 11), join without twisting the chain, ch 1, sc in the first st and each st around. Join. (88 sts)

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (88 sts)

COLOR B

Round 3: altch2, dc in the next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, working behind the last 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, working behind the last 2 sts, tr in the 2 skipped sts, * dc in the next 3 sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, working behind the last 2 sts, tr in the 2 skipped sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, working behind the last 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts * around. Join.

Round 4: altch2, dc in the next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, fptr around the 2 skipped sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, fptr around the 2 skipped sts, * dc in the next 3 sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, fptr around the 2 skipped sts, skip 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, fptr around the 2 skipped sts * around. Join.

COLOR A

Rounds 5 & 6: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

COLOR B

Repeat Rounds 3 - 6 until desired width.

Fasten off, weave in ends.