CAROLINA CHEVRON COWL By Jennifer Rosenfeld This crocheted cowl was designed for the 2019 Carolina FiberFest Craft Along. The textured chevron stitch pattern is reminiscent of the rolling hills and mountains of North Carolina. It can be crocheted in various yarn weights, making it ideal for highlighting hand dyed and handspun yarn. MATERIALS Fingering weight cowl: US F (3.75mm) hook 320 yards of fingering weight yarn Gauge: 23 sts/ 10 rows = 4in (10cm) in pattern DK weight cowl: US G (4.25mm) 240 yards of DK weight yarn Gauge: 16 sts/ 9 rows = 4in (10cm) in pattern Worsted weight cowl: US H (5.00mm) 218 yards of worsted weight yarn Gauge: 13 sts/ 7 rows = 4in (10cm) in pattern Bulky weight cowl: US M (9.00mm) for bulky weight yarn 100 yards of bulky weight yarn Gauge: 11 sts/ 6 rows = 4in (10cm) in pattern Stitch markers Row counter Tapestry needle Scissors ABBREVIATIONS AND SPECIAL STITCHES ch chain dc double crochet dc2tog double crochet 2 together RS right side sl st slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) WS wrong side * - repeat whatever follows the * as instructed dc2tog The double crochet two together (dc2tog) is a decrease completed over two stitches. 1. (Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through two loops on hook) two times. 2. Yarn over and draw through three loops on the hook. Mattress stitch 1. Line crocheted edges up with right sides facing you. 2. Thread yarn through your tapestry needle. 3. Insert needle into the bottom of the stitch on the opposite side of where your yarn is and pull through to the front. 4. Continue sewing the pieces together as though you were lacing a pair of shoes always inserting from the bottom of the stitch and pulling through to the front.
COWL PATTERN FINGERING WEIGHT Sample crocheted in Smoky Mountain Fibers (80% merino/20% nylon). 19in (48cm) around and 13.5in (34cm) tall. These are approximate and will vary based on your gauge. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 2" to the Ch 111 loosely with F (3.75mm) crochet hook. of rows. (Sample crocheted with 37 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl right side is facing out as you stitch the sides Weave in ends, wash, and block.
COWL PATTERN DK WEIGHT Sample crocheted in Big Sky Yarn Company (100% merino). 21in (53cm) around and 10.5in (27cm) tall. These are approximate and will vary based on your gauge. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 3" to the Ch 99 loosely with G (4.25mm) crochet hook. of rows. (Sample crocheted with 25 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl right side is facing out as you stitch the sides Weave in ends, wash, and block.
COWL PATTERN WORSTED WEIGHT Sample crocheted in Hawari Bazaar Yarn (75% merino/25% nylon). 21in (53cm) around and 11.5in (29cm) tall. These are approximate and will vary based on your gauge. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 4" to the Ch 87 loosely with H (5.00mm) crochet hook. of rows. (Sample crocheted with 21 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl right side is facing out as you stitch the sides Weave in ends, wash, and block.
COWL PATTERN BULKY WEIGHT Sample crocheted in Franke Fibers (100% merino). 21in (53cm) around and 8.5in (22cm) tall. These are approximate and will vary based on your gauge. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 4" to the Ch 63 loosely with M (9.00mm) crochet hook. of rows. (Sample crocheted with 11 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl right side is facing out as you stitch the sides Weave in ends, wash, and block.
CHARTED INSTRUCTIONS The portion in between the red lines designates the pattern repeat for each round. COWL PATTERN FINGERING WEIGHT Ch 111 loosely with F (3.75mm) crochet hook. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 2" to the from * across ending last repeat at across ending last repeat at **, 2 dc in of rows. (Sample crocheted with 37 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl See Finishing instructions above. COWL PATTERN DK WEIGHT Ch 99 loosely with G (4.25mm) crochet hook. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 3" to the from * across ending last repeat at across ending last repeat at **, 2 dc in of rows. (Sample crocheted with 25 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl See Finishing instructions above.
COWL PATTERN WORSTED WEIGHT Ch 87 loosely with H (5.00mm) crochet hook. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 4" to the from * across ending last repeat at across ending last repeat at **, 2 dc in of rows. (Sample crocheted with 21 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl See Finishing instructions above. COWL PATTERN BULKY WEIGHT Ch 63 loosely with M (9.00mm) crochet hook. For a looser cowl, increase beginning ch in increments of 12. Each additional 12 ch will add approximately 4" to the from * across ending last repeat at across ending last repeat at **, 2 dc in of rows. (Sample crocheted with 11 rows). Fasten off. Be sure to leave enough yarn to stitch your cowl See Finishing instructions above.