How to Crochet: Blushing Shells Cowl

Blushing Shells Cowl by Diane Moyer is just one of the many wonderful free patterns over at RedHeart.com. This cowl is made with their brand new yarn called Infinity and I just LOVE IT!

This video sponsored by Red Heart but all the views are my own. So when I tell you that I seriously loved working with this yarn I am not kidding you. I enjoyed working on the step-outs for this video more than I should 🙂 Honestly, I can’t wait to wear my sample of this cowl because I know people will be complimenting me on it!

Now, you too can make this fun and fast cowl. With the free crochet pattern and the free video tutorial taught by me, Marly Bird you will have nothing but success.

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BLUSHING SHELLS COWL

Gorgeous color and a bit of matching sparkle take this yarn into the realm of dreaminess. Sit back and enjoy how quickly you can crochet this shells cowl with this bulky yarn beauty.

Pattern:

Here is the link for the FREE BLUSHING SHELLS COWL

Supplies:

RED HEART® Boutique Infinity™: 1 skein 1938 Beachy

Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 9mm [US M-13]

Susan Bates® Steel Yarn Needle

Stitches Used:

ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. Make note of the special stitches at the start of the pattern.

YouTube Video by Marly Bird:

YouTube Video Notes:

In this video you will learn begin with a foundation chain that incorporates double crochets, work the pattern stitch for the cowl, see a sample of this cowl worked up in a thinner yarn and fewer stitches, and I tell you how to seam up the cowl.

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Looking for more? I love making quick projects and even wrote a leaflet with Leisure Arts on how to do some fun things! If you too are looking for fun and quick projects go and check out the One Skein or Less book by Marly Bird.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this cowl pattern really free?

Yes! The Blushing Shells Cowl is a totally free crochet pattern… You can get the free crochet pattern and the free video tutorial right here…

What yarn did you use for this cowl?

Honestly… I used RED HEART® Boutique Infinity™ yarn for this cowl and I just LOVE IT! It’s a bulky yarn which makes this cowl work up super fast…

What crochet hook size do I need?

So here’s the thing… you’ll need a 9mm crochet hook, which is a US M-13. This size works perfectly with the bulky yarn for this project…

Where can I find the free video tutorial?

You’re in luck! There’s a free video tutorial taught by me, Marly Bird, that will walk you through every step… You can find the YouTube video right here…

Can you tell me what stitches I’ll need to know?

Yes! You’ll need to know some basic stitches like chain (ch), single crochet (sc), and double crochet (dc)… The pattern also mentions working directions in parentheses into the same stitch, so keep an eye out for that…