Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The "Comfy, Cozy Cowl"...



A Pattern by 
Michelle "Chellie" Plummer
of
5 Knots North
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Below, a shot of the back of the cowl and how the seam worked up.  I join into the top of the chain 2....
NOT counting it as a stitch.



Above, the "Comfy, Cozy Cowl" pairs beautifully with the "Heyyy Baby Beanie"


Below, the yarn I used for the white cowl.  Lion Brand's Comfy Cotton Blend.  Above, I used Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn in "Citrus Punch"



Hook: 5 - 5.5mm... I crochet tight so I used a 5.5mm hook

Yarn: Lion Brand's "Comfy Cotton Blend", one cake, or any weight four yarn.

Abbreviations:
ch= chain
dc= double crochet
hdc= half double crochet
sp= space
st= stitch
sts= stitches
FP/BP= Front Post/Back Post

Stitches used:
double crochet, half double crochet, half double crochet in the 3rd loop....video for how to complete this stitch is found below...




Measurements:
11 inches wide and 9 inches long

Pattern:

1. ch 90. Join-being sure that chain is not twisted.
2. ch 2. dc around. join. (Check to makes sure that items, when laying flat, is 11 inches wide).
3. ch 2. dc around. join.
4. ch 2. dc around. join.
5. ch 2. Beginning with front post dc in first st, alternate FP/BP dc in each st around. join.
6. ch 2. in dc, work front post crochet in each st around. join.
7. ch 2. hdc around. join.
8. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
9. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join. 
10. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
11. ch 2. dc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
12. ch 2. Alternate FP/BP dc, around. join.
13. ch 2. in dc, work front post crochet in each st around. join.
14. ch 2. hdc around. join.
15. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
16. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
17. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
18. ch 2. dc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
19. ch 2. Alternate FP/BP dc, around. join.
20. ch 2. in dc, work front post crochet in each st around. join.
21. ch 2. dc around. join.
22. ch 2. dc around. join.
23-31. ch 2. Alternate FP/BP dc, around. join.

The length is your preference. I used the instructions above and got 9 inches in length.  

.....YAY!!! You are done!!!

Please find me on Facebook at "5 Knots North" for any clarification or questions.

Also, if I goofed or if there is a typo, please, PLEASE let me know on Facebook too! 

I don't check the comments left on my blog as I do not receive notifications for them. (sorry!)

It is now 6am and I have been up all night working up the cowl and pattern.  I'm betting bed is in my near future.  Whew!

Thank you for trying out my pattern and post your work on my Facebook page!  I love seeing all the beautiful items ya guys and gals make!

Take care,
-Michelle

1 comment:

  1. Hi, I love your works, you it's great to see you have great experience about crochet and beanies. I would like to contact you to get some ideas and advice about a slimier blog. How can I contact you?

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