Double Chain Cowl Pattern

Hello Everyone!

Have you come across any of the beautiful chunky knit cowls that are becoming popular?  My favorites are the ones made by Neckwear Outfitters!  They just look so pretty and cozy.  The only thing is, I am not a fan of things wrapping around my neck...weird I know.  I can handle my hair and a scarf, but things brushing against the front of my neck is too much for me to handle. 

Still, these new chunky cowls inspired me to make a version of my own.  It is the most simple pattern, and the cowl works up in no time!

If you like the cowl, but don't feel like making it, you can purchase them in customizable colors in the ChirpinBirdie Etsy shop!

Double Chain Cowl Pattern

Materials Needed:

•  3-4 oz each of two different colors worsted weight yarn
• 10mm crochet hook
• scissors
• yarn needle

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

Pattern:

With both colors of yarn together, fasten slip not and secure it to your hook.

Row 1: ch 52, sl st into first chain to form large circle, ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch around, sl st into first hdc (52 hdc)

Row 2: ch 54, sl st into first chain to form a large circle, ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch around, sl st into first hdc (54 hdc)

Row 3: ch 52, sl st into first chain to form large circle, ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch around, sl st into first hdc (52 hdc)

Row 4: ch 50, sl st into first chain to form a large circle, ch 1, 1 hdc in each chain around, sl st into first hdc (50 hdc)

Row 5 - 8: Repeat rows 1 - 4

Row 9: ch 36, 1 hdc in second chain from hook and in each chain across (35 hdc)

Finishing:  Wrap the row of 35 hdc around all 8 rows of circles three times, and sl st into the turning chain from row 9 to secure wrap.  Finish off.

Pattern Notes:

With both yarn colors together, form slip knot and fasten to crochet hook.

When forming the chain circles, pay careful attention not to twist the chain.  

I hope you all enjoy this pattern!  It is super easy and works up incredibly fast.  

Just don't let your supervisor work you too hard like mine does ;)

~Best Wishes~

Simple Shell Blanket

Happy Friday!!!

I hope you all are having a wonderful day.  Today, I am going to be sharing the pattern I used to make this absolutely adorable baby blanket.

This is one of my favorite blankets that I have ever made!  The colors are so vibrant and the pattern is mesmerizing.

This pattern is simple and works up very quickly!

You will need your favorite size hook (I used my 5.5mm/I hook), and your desired colors.

I recommend using an odd number because it makes the resulting pattern more interesting.

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

Chain a multiple of 3

For this size blanket I chained 141

Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, skip two chain, *1 sc in next chain, skip two chain, 5 dc in next chain** Repeat from * to ** until 3 chains remain.  If your last stitch was a sc then skip two chain and 3 dc in last chain.  But if your last stitch was a shell (5 dc), then skip the last 2 chains and sc in last chain.

Now, if you are using more than one color for this pattern, then you have a big decision to make here.  You can 1) finish off that color or 2) pull out a big loop and simply keep all of your skeins attached to your piece as you are working.  

I chose option 2 because I hate weaving in ends.  If you are using 3 colors like I did, that is a lot of ends to weave!  So, I worked the yarn up the side.

This is what my sides looked like before I crocheted a border.

If you are changing colors, then at the beginning of each row, slip stitch the new color into the last stitch from the previous row.

Row 2: Again, this depends on how you finished your last row. 

If you ended with a sc in the last chain: ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, skip two dc, sc in next dc (the 3rd dc in shell from previous row), *skip two dc, 5 dc in sc crochet from previous row, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc (the 3rd dc in shell from previous row)** Repeat from * to ** sc in turning chain from previous row.

If you ended with 3 dc in the last chain:  ch 1, sc in same stitch, and then follow the above instructions starting from * and ending at **

Basically, sc in the top of each shell, and shell stitch (5 dc in same stitch) in each sc.  Once you get the first couple of rows done, you will fall into the pattern, and it will start working up quickly.

I know this pattern is roughly written, and for that I do apologize!  If you have any questions, you can leave a comment or email me, and I will be more than happy to answer your question or point you to somebody that can.

I hope you all have wonderful day!

Happy Hooking!!!!

~Best Wishes~