Crochet Elegant Ribbon Lace Cowl Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Medium worsted weight yarn (size 4), approx. 250 yards
• 7/8" wide ribbon, 62" long
• Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

12 dc and 7 rows = 4 inches

Finished Size:

Approx. 7.5" wide and 30" long before folding

Instructions:

1. Foundation Row: Chain 91.
2. Row 1: Dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (89 dc)
3. Rows 2-6: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Row 7: Ch 2, dc in first 4 stitches, *ch 1, skip 1 stitch, dc in next stitch*; repeat from * to * across, ending with dc in last 4 stitches. Turn.
5. Row 8: Ch 2, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across. Turn.
6. Rows 9-14: Repeat Row 2.
7. Fasten off and weave in ends using tapestry needle.

Finishing:

Weave ribbon through the spaces created in Row 7 and tie a bow on the front side.

Notes:

This pattern can be adjusted for a longer or shorter cowl by increasing or decreasing the number of foundation chains. Ensure the total stitch count is an odd number for the ribbon lacing to work smoothly.