Crochet Textured Twisted Cowl with Floral Accent Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards)
• 6.0 mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

10 dc x 10 rows = 4 inches.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd = round

Instructions

Cowl

1. Chain 45 (or desired length for your cowl circumference)
2. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across (43 dc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 2, *skip next dc, dc in next dc, dc in skipped dc (V stitch made)*; repeat from * to * across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2, dc in each V stitch across (43 dc). Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures approximately 12 inches in height.
6. Fold piece in half and sl st the ends together, ensuring the seam is on the inside.

Floral Accent

1. Using a smaller hook (5.0 mm), make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle. Pull tight to close. (6 sc).
3. Round 2: *2 sc in each sc around* (12 sc).
4. Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* (18 sc).
5. Round 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* (24 sc). Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Using the tail, sew the floral accent to the side of the cowl.
2. Weave in all ends.

Final Thoughts

Wear your new cowl with pride, and don’t forget to share your creations!