The Windy City Cowl is a quick and warm crochet project, perfect for adding to your seasonal wardrobe! I originally designed this pattern for Stitch Up Chicago, and now I’m excited to share it with all of you here!
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Made with Caron Simply Me
Caron Simply Me is one of my favorite newer Bulky yarns! I’ve used it before, when making the Rocky Road Wrap, Mimosa Cowl, Blueberry Twist Headband, and Poppyseed Twist Headband. It’s great accessories, but would also make an amazing blanket.
‘Simply Me is perfect for any project you want to make simply yours! Simply Me is our brand-new Bulky weight yarn, designed to be perfect for allowing the personalization of your home decor and apparel needs. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, Simply Me will have everyone looking at your latest project thinking, “That’s so you!”‘
It’s a lofty yarn, full of bouce, and a joy to stitch with. With 17 colors to choose from, you can make one to match all your favorite outfits!
Customize Your Cowl for Your Cityscape – or Rural Retreat!
The Windy City Cowl features a close fit to keep you warm and snug no matter the weather. And in addition to the color, you can adjust it for size! Prefer it longer? Just add more rows! You should be able to just about double the length before you need to purchase additional yarn.
As a native midwesterner, I know how windy winter weather can be – heck, any season! And some days a cowl is just more practical because it won’t try to blow off! But if you’d like to make this piece for warmer weather, just switch to a lighter-weight yarn, in something like a cotton. You can add more rows to create something looser and more indoorsy – have fun with it!
Windy City Cowl
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US-L, 8.0mm hook, Furls
246 yds Caron Simply Me (5 – Bulky; 62% Acrylic, 20% Nylon, 18% Wool; 200g/7oz, 225 m/246 yds)
Color A: Midnight Blue
Color B: Aran
Gauge: 8 dc x 5 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm in main st pattern
Size: 14” tall x 26” around
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Windy City Cowl Tutorial – COMING SOON
FDC – Foundation Double Crochet
CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet
How to Carry Yarns Along the Side
NOTES
- If you prefer to avoid using the FDC stitch, you can instead chain 32. Then, dc in the 4th ch and each rem ch across (skipped 3 chs count as first dc of row). Continue the pattern as written with Row 2.
- If you prefer to avoid using the CSDC stitch, you can instead ch 3 or use your favorite dc substitute.
- Change colors every 2 rows. Carry the yarn colors along the side when not in use, and then cover these floats with the Border.
- To customize the size of this piece, work any even number of stitches for Row 1 and then work to the desired length.
Windy City Cowl Instructions
Row 1 [RS]: With Color A, FDC 30; turn. (30 sts)
Row 2 [WS]: CSDC in first st, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st finishing with Color B, turn.
Row 3: (CSDC, dc) in first st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across until 3 sts remain, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 4: CSDC in first st, skip next st, 2 dc between previous and next st, *skip 2 sts, 2 dc between previous and next st; rep from * across, dc in last st finishing with next color, turn.
Rows 5 – 40: Repeat Rows 3 – 4, ending with a Color B row.
Assembly and Finishing: Break Color B leaving a 24″ tail. Use this tail to mattress stitch the last row to Row 1 without twisting. With Color A, ch 1 and work a sc border around the top of the cowl. Then, attach yarn to the bottom of the cowl and sc evenly around for final edging.
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All the really good modeled photos (in the yarn shop) are courtesy of Hannah Schweiss Photography and The Studio Chicago for Stitch Up Chicago by @stitchandhustle
