The Elyce Knit Cowl

Hello!

I am pretty excited about this pattern!

For the reason that, it is my first knit pattern.

I have named it after my knitting teacher, Elyce.  I will never be able to thank her enough for teaching me how to knit.  She is a fabulous teacher, and has also become a great friend.

This is the first Elyce cowl I knit.

Since it turned out to be a bit too snug for an adult, I just said it is child size.  Then had my adorable little cousin, Poppy, model it for me.

I was interested in what the Elyce cowl would look like, if I made it with two different colors - not to mention I had to make an adult size version.

That's when this beauty came to be!  It is by far, one of the favorite items I have made so far.

I am lucky to come from such a good looking family - and that they are willing to model my handmade items.

My model/cousin, Alisa, will need this cowl too, when she goes back to college in Wisconsin this Fall.

Here you can see more of the detail.

This is seriously a super easy pattern, and delivers such an awesome look!

I even made one for myself with yarn I received for my birthday.

If you want to make your own Elyce cowl, you can get the pattern here.

If you want me to make an Elyce cowl for you, then click here.

Stay tuned for more patterns - coming soon!

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Hooded Cowl

Happy Friday!

I am super excited because I just finished a really cute crochet project.
Twice in the last week, I was sent the same photo from two different friends, asking me if I would be able to crochet for them, what was in the photo.

In the photo, were four of the cutest hooded cowls that I have ever seen!  With a quick search on Ravelry, I found that these cute hooded cowls were from The Velvet Acorn, and the patterns are for knitting.

I was just sitting there with my crochet hook thinking 'I really need to learn to knit'.  But, I can't knit, and I don't have time to learn right now.  So, I just grabbed my hook, and some yarn, and winged it.

Now there are crochet patterns - I found one on Amazon - for a hooded cowl, but it was made with only dc, and to me, that just makes it look kinda messy.  I wanted something fun, cute, neat, and with some great crochet texture.  So, I went with a sc/dc combo stitch, found in my favorite book The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet.

I started with a skein of Red Heart with Love in Peacock.  I ran out of that skein, and spent all of Wednesday, searching in all of the craft stores in East Bay, and online, with no luck.  It is sold out/out of stock everywhere!  Even on the Red Heart website...boooooo.

So, I had to start over with a new color.  This time, I bought two skeins of I Love this Yarn in Rouge.  

I used the entire two skeins of yarn, for this project.

I am so happy with the way that it turned out.  It almost makes me wish I still lived in a colder climate, so I could make myself one to wear....almost.

I know this will help my friend stay warm in Michigan, with this polar vortex happening.

Best Wishes,

Alison

Chunk Lace Cowl

The Chunk Lace Cowl Pattern is no longer available as a free pattern.
Though, it is still available in the ChirpinBirdie Etsy shop!

Best Wishes,

Alison

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~