Sherbet Crochet Cowl

SHERBET CROCHET COWL

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The Sherbet Crochet Cowl is one of those designs that was dictated by the yarn. This yarn was screaming at me to make something with it..so the night before I was scheduled to shoot my Mitten and Gloves Galore Craftsy.com class I did!

It became a cute neck accessory for me to wear and I LOVED IT!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

24” [61 cm] circumference of body; 8” (20.3 cm) tall.

 

MATERIALS

Yarn: Red Heart Boutique “Unforgettable” (100% acrylic; 280 yds [256m], 3.5 oz [100 g];): #3955 Winery, 1 ball.

 

Hook: Size US H/8 (5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge.

 

Notions: Tapestry needle.

 

GAUGE

1 rep wide = 1.2” (3cm) in pattern stitch. Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect the finished size and yarn requirements.

 

SPECIAL STITCHES

fpdc: Front Post Double Crochet

bpdc: Back Post Double Crochet

 

PATTERN STITCHES

 

Cluster (cl): Holding back last loop of each dc on hook, 2 dc in next st, yo, pull through all loops on hook.

Front post cluster (fpcl): Holding back last loop of each dc on hook, 2 fpdc (see special stitches) around next st, yo, pull through all loops on hook.

Back post cluster (bpcl): Holding back last loop of each dc on hook, 2 bpdc (see special stitches) around next st, yo, pull through all loops on hook.

 

PATTERN NOTE

Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

 

PATTERN

BODY

Chain 123

Row 1 (RS): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in 6^th ch from hook (first 5 chs count as first dc, sk 2 chs), *sk next 2 chs, cl (see pattern stitches) in next ch, sk next 2 chs, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch; rep from * across to last 3 chs, sk next 2 chs, dc in last ch, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 3 (see pattern note), *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, bpcl (see pattern stitches) around next cl; rep from * across to last ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last ch-2 sp, sk next 2 dc, dc in 5h ch of beg 5 chs, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, fpcl (see pattern stitches) around next bpcl; rep from * across to last ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last ch-2 sp, sk next 2 dc, dc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, bpcl around next fpcl; rep from * across to last ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last ch-2 sp, sk next 2 dc, dc in last st, turn.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 for pattern stitch 8 times more, or to desired length. Finish off.

FINISHING

With RS facing, whip stitch the short sides together.

Weave in all loose ends.

Wash and block to measurement

 

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What yarn and hook do I need for the Sherbet Crochet Cowl?

Honestly… you’ll need one ball of Red Heart Boutique “Unforgettable” yarn in the color #3955 Winery, which is 100% acrylic. For your hook, a US H/8 (5 mm) should do the trick, or whatever size gets you the right gauge!

How big is the finished Sherbet Crochet Cowl?

So here’s the thing… the finished cowl measures about 24 inches around the body and is 8 inches tall. It’s a nice size for a cozy neck accessory!

What are the special stitches used in this pattern?

Yes! You’ll be using a few fun ones… fpdc (Front Post Double Crochet), bpdc (Back Post Double Crochet), and then some cluster stitches like ‘cl’, ‘fpcl’, and ‘bpcl’. They give the cowl its unique texture!

Do I really need to worry about gauge for this cowl?

Well, the pattern does say gauge isn’t crucial… but it will definitely affect the final size and how much yarn you end up using. So, while you don’t have to stress over it, keep an eye on it!

How do I finish the Sherbet Crochet Cowl?

It’s super simple! Once you’re done with the main part, you’ll just whip stitch the short sides together. Then, weave in all those pesky loose ends and give it a good wash and block to size.