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

The "Trekking Messy Bun Beanie"

A Pattern by 

Michelle "Chellie" Plummer

of

5 Knots North

Pattern is worked "top down" with a 30 chain joined to start.

Hat is 7in wide and 9in long.

Hook: 6mm

Yarn: weight 4 yarn.  Lion Brand's Wool-Ease, Red Heart super saver and Caron Simply Soft were all used in making this beanie

Stitches used: double crochet, front post half double crochet, back post half double crochet, crochet in the 3rd loop, half double crochet and double crochet.

Abbreviations:

dc- double crochet

hdc- half double crochet

fp/bp- front post/back post crochet

ch- chain

st- stitch

sts- stitches

Pattern...

1. chain 30. make sure not to twist and join with starting ch to form a loop.

2. ch 2. dc around. join (ch 2 does not count as stitch) 30 sts

3. ch 2. in dc, increase every 3 sts. join. 40 sts

4. ch 2. in dc, increase every 4 sts. join. 50 sts

5. ch 2. in dc, increase every 5 sts. join. 60 sts
(60 sts around for a child, below, 70 sts for an adult)

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above, we have 60 sts around.

below, we have 70 sts around.

If your tension is on the looser side and your getting measurements bigger than 7in across for the beanie done with 70 sts around, please restart with a 5mm hook.

If this does not work, work the beanie to only 60 sts around.

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6. ch 2. in dc, increase every 6 sts. DO NOT do 2 dc in very last st of round. join. 69 sts

7. ch 2. in hdc, hdc in each st around. join.

8. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

(video below for how to complete this step)

9. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

10. ch 2. in hdc, *fp crochet into the first st, bp crochet into the 2nd st, and bp crochet into the 3rd st* repeat around. join.
11. ch 2. in hdc, *fp crochet into the first st, bp crochet into the 2nd st, and bp crochet into the 3rd st* repeat around. join.

12. ch 2. in hdc, crochet in each st around. join.  

13. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

14. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

15. ch 2. in hdc, crochet in each st around. join. 60 sts

16. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

17. ch 2. in hdc, alternate fp/bp crochet in each st. join.

18. repeat step 17.

19. repeat step 17.

20. repeat step 17. 

21. repeat step 17.

22. repeat step 17.

23. repeat step 17.

24. repeat step 17.

And there ya have it, folks!  Your "Trekking Messy Bun Beanie" is complete! 

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at

5knotsnorth@gmail.com

or

find me on Facebook at

"5 Knots North"

I respond much quicker to

questions and comments through

Facebook.

Thank you for trying out my pattern!

Much love,

-Chellie

The "Heyyy Baby Cowl"

A Pattern made by 

Michelle "Chellie" Plummer

of

5 Knots North

cowl using a 100 stitch chain measured 12 1/2 inches across and 9 inches long

Hook: 5-5.5mm (I crochet tight so I use a 5.5mm)

Yarn: weight 4 medium or worsted.  The white cowl took about 250 yards to make.

Abbreviations:

ch =chain

dc =double crochet

st =stitch

sts =stitches

hdc =half double crochet

sc =single crochet

fp/bp =front post, back post

fp =front post

Stitches used:

single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, half double crochet in the 3rd loop, front post double crochet, back post double crochet.

How to crochet into the 3rd loop in the round...

Please watch video above it you are not familiar with crocheting in the 3rd loop!

Pattern:

1. ch 90. join with first ch to form big loop making sure ch is straight around and not twisted.  loop should go over your head nicely.  if you want the cowl to be more snug, ch 80. if you want the cowl to have a looser fit, ch 100.  Cowls modeled in my photos are ch 100. ch 1.

2. sc around. join in the ch 1. (chains do NOT count as stitches BUT where I join at the end of each round).

3. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.

4. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.

5. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.

6. ch 2. alternate fp/bp dc stitches around. join.

7. ch 2. fp dc in each st around. join.

8. ch 2. hdc in 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. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

12. ch 2. dc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

13. ch 2. alternate fp/bp dc stitches around. join.

14. ch 2. fp dc in each st around. join.

15. ch 2. hdc in 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. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

19. ch 2. dc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

20. ch 2. alternate fp/bp dc stitches around. join.

21. ch 2. fp dc in each st around. join.

22. ch 2. hdc in each st around. join.

23. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

24. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

25. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

26. ch 2. dc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

27. ch 2. alternate fp/bp dc stitches around. join.

28. ch 2. fp dc in each st around. join.

29. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.

30. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.

31. ch 1. sc in each st around. join.

knot off and weave in ends!

I want to say thank you to my pattern testers and those who gave this pattern a go!  Take care and God bless!

-Chellie

The "Indy Slouch Beanie"!!!

A pattern made by 

Michelle "Chellie" Plummer

of

5 Knots North

This hat is worked "top down"

Yarn: weight 4 medium or worsted

Abbreviations:
ch =chain
dc =double crochet
hdc =half double crochet
sp =space
st =stitch
sts =stitches

Hook:  If you crochet loosely, go to a 5-5.5mm hook. This hat is made big already. I crochet tight so a 6mm works great for me.

Stitches used:
Half double crochet, Double crochet, Half double crochet in the 3rd loop, Single crochet, Single crochet in the 3rd loop.

Pattern:

1. ch 5. Join with first st to form loop. 10 dc's in loop. join with slip st in first st.
2. ch 2. 2 dc's in each dc st around. join. =20 sts
3. ch 2. one dc in same sp as ch 2. 2 dc's in next st. you will be increasing every 2nd st. join. =30 sts
4. ch 2. increase in every 3rd st. join. =40 sts
5. ch 2. increase in every 4th st. join. =50 sts
6. ch 2. increase in every 5th st. join. =60 sts
7. ch 2. dc in each st around. join. =60 sts
8. ch 2. increase in every 6th st. join. =70 sts
9. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
10. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
11. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
12. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
13. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
14. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
15. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
16. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
17. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
18. ch 2. dc in each st around. join.
19. ch 2. in hdc, decrease in every 6th st. around. join. =60 sts
20. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
21. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
22. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
23. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
24. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
25. ch 2. in sc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st around. join.
knot off and weave in ends.

yay!!!!  you have yourself the "Indy Slouch Beanie"!

if you have any questions regarding the making of this hat or any of the other items on my blog... feel free to contact me on facebook at "5 Knots North" or leave a comment here and I'll get back to ya as soon as I can!

Thank you for trying my pattern!

-Chellie

The "Miss Shell Cowl"

A pattern made by

Michelle "Chellie" Plummer

of 

5 Knots North

abbreviations:

ch =chain

sp =space

st =stitch

sts =stitches

dc =double crochet

sc =single crochet

stitches used: 

double crochet

single crochet

weight: 

medium or worsted weight 4

hook:

body =6mm

chain tie =5mm

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Beginning:

(body)

ch 90.  Join ending with beginning chain to form big loop.  loop should go over your head nicely.  If too tight, add 10 sts.

1. after joining, ch 1, sc in each ch st around.

2. join in first st of first row. (work join in the whole st, not just one loop). ch 2. 5 dc in ch 2 sp.  *skip 4 sts, 5 dc's in 5th st from the first shell. *repeat around. ch 1.  join at top of first shell. (3rd st in) 

3. ch 2. in same sp as ch 2, work 5 dc's. 

at top of next shell, work 5 dc's in same st.

continue around in each shell working 5 dc's.

ch 1

join.

4. Steps 4-15... repeat step 3.

16. knot off and weave in ends.

pom pom ties...

(faux fur or yarn poms)

switch to 5mm hook.  chain 125. knot off.

in fourth row from the top of the cowl, weave in the chain you just made.  at ends of each tie, attach pom of your liking or even tassels (I just thought of that lol). Tassels would look super cute.   

and tah-dah!!!  you did it!  You made your shell stitched cowl!

any questions... please feel free to leave a comment below or hit me up on facebook at "5 Knots North".

Thank you for trying my pattern!