Charlee

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Charlee is the third of my gray gifting cowls (for now), and I just cannot wait to share it with you. Because of the nature of the stitch I chose, it has a soft drape and it feels almost as if were knitted. Pay careful attention to the instructions because the stitch is worked using the horizontal loop that lay just behind and under the usually two loops you are accustomed to using. The whole whole stitch depends upon you using this little horizontal bar. You can make it wider, if you want it to turn and have the feel of a double knit. Enjoy!

Size- 30" L (in circumference) x 5 1/2 W
Skill- Moderately easy

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Charcoal (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle



With Charcoal and H hook, ch 109.

Row 1- Work 1 hdc in 2rd ch from hook, and in each ch across. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn. (107 sts)
Row 2- Take a careful look at the back of your stitches. There is a small horizontal loop behind and below the usual top loops where stitches are wordinarily worked, this horizontal loop forme as you worked your first row of hdc and it now appars all along the row, at the back of the stitches. Insert your hook in the first of those loops and make 1 hdc as you normally would, rep across. ch 1, turn. (107 sts) Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn.
Row 3- 1 hdc in each st across. (107 sts)
Rows 4 to 15- Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew both ends together and weave in all ends.


Done!




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Charmaine

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I have designed and made three gray cowls for gifts and have decided to share them with you. They have the same characteristics, aside from being gray: they are relatively easy, fast, and good looking. Oh, and I have decided to name them all with a "Ch." This is the second one. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Grey Heather (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

Skill- Moderately easy
Size- 30 1/2" L (in circumference) x 6" W


With Grey Heather, ch 108.
Row 1- 2 hdc in third ch from hook, skip 2 ch, *3 hdc in next ch, skip 2 ch, rep from * across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- Skip first 2 hdc, insert hook in between the second and the last hdc of the first 3-hdc group (insert the hook in between the two posts, under the horizontal threads above the posts), rep across, 1 hdc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (35 3-shell clusters plus 1 hdc and 1 ch 2 at either end.)
Rows 3 to 17- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.


Thread blunt needle with tail you left to sew with. Sew both ends together. Fasten off and weave in all tails.

Done!



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Charsey

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If you are looking for a cowl that you can whip up in a jiffy and will look really pretty when work, this one is for YOU! It is a very easy pattern but it has an interesting texture and the result is quite pretty. Enjoy!

Skill- Moderately easy
Size- One size fits most (32" L in circumference x 6 1/4" W)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Charcoal (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle



With Charcoal and H hook, ch 107.
Row 1- Skip 1st ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, *1 dc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each st scross. (106 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in first st, 1 dc in next st, rep across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each st across. (106 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5 to 24- Rep rows 3 and 4 alternately. (106 sts) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.



Thread blunt needle with tail you left to sew with. Sew both ends together. Fasten off and weave in all tails.

Done!


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Erin

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Cold weather wear can be so much fun! I love cowls, don't you? They are so easy to make and to wear. You don't have to drag around a large scarf, you just drop it into your purse and you're set to go. If there is a chilly wind or a change in the weather, you're ready to be warm in style! Two different but similar textures hug your neck in warmth. This cowl is then completed in front in a third stitch that adds visual appeal to the whole. You can leave it as is or add a button of your choice.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Guava (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Optional: Decorative button of your choice

Sise- 34" L x 5" W
Skill- Relatively easy

This cowl is not crocheted in the round, it is joined together at the end.



Cowl-
With Guava and H hook, ch 100.
Row 1- 1 sc and 1 dc in second ch from hook, skip 1 ch, *1 sc and 1 dc in next ch, skip next ch, rep from * across, work 1 sc in last ch of row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- Skip first st, work 1 sc and 1 dc in next st, *skip next st, work 1 sc and 1 dc in next st, rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 to 6- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn.
Change of texture-
Row 7- 1 sc in each stitch across. (99 sc) Ch 1, turn.
New texture-
Row 8- 1 sc in 1st sc, *draw up lop in same sc, yo, draw up loop in next sc, yo and through the 4 loops on hook, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across. (Loop Pattern made) Ch 2, turn.
Row 9- 1 hdc in each st across. (99 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- Rep row 8. Ch 2, turn.
Row 11- 1 hdc in each st across. (99 hdc)
Rows 12 to 14- Alternate rows 8 and 9. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each st across. DO NOT FASTEN OFF!


Bottom of Cowl- 
Row 1- Working across narrow edge of Cowl, work 18 sc across narrow edge, do NOT ch 1, insert hook into the first st of next side of Cowl and make 1 sc, (Cowl is joined), work 17 more sc across narrow edge of second side of cowl. (36 sc) Ch 2,turn.
Row 2- Working in Front Loops ONLY, make 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (36 sts)
Row 3- Working in Back Loops ONLY, make 1 sc in each hdc across. (36 sts)
Rows 4 to 9- Alternate rows 2 and 3, finish with an sc row. DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
Shell Edging- 
Make 5 sc-shell in firt sc of row, *skip 3 sc, 5-sc shell in next sc, rep from * across, to finish row, skip 2 sc, and work 5-sc shell in last sc of row. Fasten off and weave in tails.

You're done!






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Jaydree

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I love simple cowls that are quite versatile to use in colors that go well with almost anything you can put on. Neutral shades do that exceptionally well and this cowl is very easy to make and even easier on the wear. The faux horizontal knit pattern form by the slip stitch technique makes the cowl more flexible, yet it is still thick and cozy. Notice that you can wear it three different ways! Hope you enjoy making it!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted wight yarn Buff Fleck or any color of your choice (1 skein)
Crochet hook sizes L and J
Scissors
Blunt needle

With L crochet hook, ch 61
Work loosely!


Back and Sides of Cowl-
Row 1- Slip st in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1.
Row 2- Insert hok into the first loop of first slip stitch and slip stitch, rep across. Ch 1, turn. (You just completed a row of horizontal slip stitch knit stitch.)
Row 3- With yarn in front, insert the hook from back to front into the back loop of front loop (the one nearest to you) of first st of row, pull up loop, and work a slip stitch with that loop, rep across. (Purl stitch just made.)
This piece will shrink, DO NOT PANIC!
Row 4- Work knit stitch across row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- Purl across. Ch 1, turn.
Continue alternating rows 2 and 3 until your piece measures 5" W x 15" L (after naturally shrinking) (Approx. 26 rows, alternating rows 2 and 3.)
Do Not fasten off!



Center of Cowl-
We will now be working across one of the narrow ends of the cowl.
Row 1- Working with hook J, ch 1, skip first st on narrow edge of piece, and insert the hook into next st and pull up a loop, make an sc, *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st, rep across, make 1 sc in each of last two sts of row. Ch 1, turn. (20 sts)
Row 2- Skip first sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, rep across. (21 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, rep across. (21 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 37- Rep rows 2 and 3. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with tail and sew the piece into a tube. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!



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Elaina

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I love cowls! They are easy and fast to make, wear comfortably and look great. Elaina fits the bill in all those areas! It would also make a quick and pretty gift for anyone.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Real Teal (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors

Skill- Relatively Easy
Size- 9 1/2" T x 13" W;  26" (Circumference)


With Real Teal and H hook, ch 35.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (32 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each st across. (32 sts) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each st ac ross. (32 sts) Ch 4, turn.
Rows 4 to 27- Alternate rows 2 and 3. (32 sts) DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
Lace-
Row 1- Ch 3 (counts as first st of row), 1 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 4 sts, 4 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 4 sts, 4 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 4 sts, 1 dc in each of next 6 sts, ch 2, skip 4 sts, 4 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 4 sts, 4 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 4 sts, 1 dc in each of last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- Work 32 hdc across row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 1. Ch 2, turn.
Row 4- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 5 to 17- Alternate rows 1 and 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- work 32 dc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew the cowl into a tube.
Thread a blunt needle with the yarn tail and sew both ends together into a tube, weave in the rest of the tail.

You're done!





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Allison

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Easy cowls are a joy to make for yourself, loved ones, friends or for good causes, and Allison is one of those. Feminine, easy, fast to make and not demanding too much yarn. It is a cowl that goes well with the chilly side of the transition days of spring because it is light, yet affords comfort and warmth around your neck when you need it. Enjoy!

Size- 31" (circumference), 14 1/2" L x 6" W.
Skill-  Moderately easy

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Tea Leaf (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors


With Tea Leaf and H nook, ch 26.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next dc, skip 3 ch, 5 dc in next ch (shell made), skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, *skip 2 ch, shell in next ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc of next row).
Row 2-  1 dc in next dc, 5 dc in third dc of next shell, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 5 dc in thrid dc of next shell, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.



Rows 3 to 45- Rep Row 2. Ch 1, turn.
Row 46- Work 1 sc in each stitch across. (23 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 47 to 55- 1 sc in each sc across. (23 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 56- 1 sc in each sc across. (23 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. Thread a blunt needle with the yarn tail and sew the cowl closed. Fasten off and weave ends.

Done!



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Alynne

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This is a relatively easy and lovely cowl with an unusual style, very feminine and in a delicate shade of green. Light, yet warm enough for those chilly days of early spring! When done, you can leave it as is or add the flirty bow to the center. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

Back of Cowl-
With Honeydew and H hook, ch 84.
Row 1- Work 3 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, *skip 2 chs, work 3 hdc in next ch; rep from *to last chain. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- Skip first hdc, 3 hdc in next hdc (which is the center hdc of first hdc group), skip 2 hdc; rep from *across, 1 hdc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3 to 12- Rep row 2. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Front of Cowl-
Row 1- Rejoin yarn on narrow edge of cowl and work 41 sc across both hanging pieces of the cowl, effectively joining the two vertical pieces. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- Skip 2 sc, work 6 dc in next sc, [skip 3 sc, work 5 dc in next sc,] rep 4 times, skip the next 5 sc, make 5 dc in next sc, [skip 3 sc, work 5 dc in next sc,] rep 3 times, 1 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3-  Skip first 2 dc of first shell, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in  next dc, skip rest of shell (3-dc shell made), *3-dc shell in 3rd dc of next shell, rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- Work 5 dc in center dc of 3-dc shell, rep across, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Rep row 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Fasten off, weave in tails.


You can leave the cowl as is or add this cute Bow:

Bow-
With Honeydew and H hook, ch 12.
Row 1- Work 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sts, counting first ch 2 as a stitch) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each st across and in top of turning ch. (10 sts) ch 2, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to wrap around middle of Bow and to tack Bow onto cowl.

Wrap yarn 15 times around center of Bow. Thread blunt needle with what is left of yarn and sew Bow on center of Cowl as seen in photos.
Done!






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Tory

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The cowls have been so popular that I have decided to make yet another one (I'm hearing you!) This one comes in Royal, one of the colors you like. It only uses 1 skein and it's very easy to make.
Enjoy!

Skill- Moderately Easy (Advanced beginner onward)
Size- 5 1/2" W x 17" L (Approx. 35" in circumference)

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Royal (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors

With Royal and H hook ch,123, slip st to join into a ring, making sure that your chain is not twisted..
Rnd 1- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each ch around, sl st bypassing beginning ch 3. (123 dc)
Rnd 2- Ch 2, 1 hdc in same spot as ch 2, 1 hdc in each ch around, sl st bypassing beginning ch 2. (123 hdc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc and 1 dc in first stitch of rnd, skip 1 stitch, *1 sc and 1 dc in next st, skip 1 st, rep from * around, 1 sc in last st. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first st, skip next dc, *1 sc and 1 dc in next sc, skip next dc, rep from * around. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 5- 1 sc in first st, skip next sc, *1 sc and 1 dc in next dc, skip next sc, rep from * around. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 6- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in eac st around. (123 dc) sl st to join rnd, bypassing beginning ch 3.
Rnd 7- Ch 2, 1 hdc in same spot as ch 2, 1 hdc in each ch around, pull up two loops in the last st and yo over and through all loops on hook, sl st bypassing beginning ch 2. (123 hdc)
Do NOT work tightly on this next stitch!


Rnd 8- Ch 1, draw up 1 loop in each of next 2 sts, yo and through all loops on hook, ch 1, *draw up 1 loop in each of next sts, yo and through all loops on hook, ch 1; rep from * around, pull up two loops in the last st and yo over and through all loops on hook, sl st bypassing beginning ch 2. (123 sts).
Rnd 9- Rep Rnd 8.
Rnd 10- Rep rnd 8.
Rnd 11- Rep rnd 8.
Rnds 12 to 14- Rep rnd. 8.
Rnd 15- Ch 2, 1 hdc in same spot as ch 2, 1 hdc in each ch around, sl st bypassing beginning ch 2. (123 hdc)
Rnd 16- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each hdc around, sl st bypassing beginning ch 3. (123 dc) Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!


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Camille

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This beautiful and very easy cowl is embellished with a hyperbolic style flower on the center panel which resembles a camellia, hence the name, Camille. Hope you love it and make one for yourself, for someone you love or for someone in need. Enjoy!


Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Raspberry (1 skein)
Crochet hooks size H and F
Blunt or yarn needle
Scissors
Optional- If you would like to give it a fancy look, you can sew a faux pearl at the center of the flower.


Ch 98.

Row 1- Work 2 dc in third ch from hook, skip 3 chs, * make 1 sc, ch 3 and 2 dc in next ch, skip next 3 ch; rep from * across, end row by skipping to last ch and making 1 sl st there. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 2 dc in same spot as final slip stitch of row 1, * in top of next ch 3 work 1 sc, ch 3, 2 dc, rep from * across, end row as follows: work a ch 3, 2 dc in next sc, sl st in top of turning ch.
Rows 3 to 8- Rep row 2.



Center Panel-
We will now work across narrow edge of Cowl.
Row 1- work 18 sc across narrow edge of cowl. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 to 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. (18 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt or yarn needle with tail and sew Center Panel to the opposite side of the lace side of Cowl. Fasten off, weave in ends.



Camellia-
With Light Raspberry and F hook, ch 42.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th chain from hook, 4 dc in next ch, *2 dc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch, rep till end of row.
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle with tail and sew Camellia together by curling it around itself as you sew.


Sew Camellia to middle of Center Panel. Fasten off, and weave in tails on back side.

Done!





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Sophia

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Cowls are so cozy and warm for this time of year, they are also faster to make (in my humble opinion) than scarflets! Sophia is a two-toned, somewhat large cowl that is saturated with color and dappled with a soft texture, this cowl gives you both a comfortable, warm feel and a pretty look.
It is super easy to make also!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (5 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cornmeal (5 oz)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Scissors

Skill- Advanced beginner
Size- 5 1/2 " W x 17 1/2" L or Approx. 36 1/2" in circumference.


With Gold and H hook, ch 135, sl st to join into ring, making sure you do not twist the chain.
Rnd 1- Ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch and in each ch around. Sl st to join rnd in top of beginning ch 2.
Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc and 1 dc in first hdc, skip 1 hdc, *1 sc and 1 dc in next hdc, skip next hdc, rep around from *, sl st in first sc to join rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 1, skip first sc, 1 sc and 1 dc in next dc, *skip next sc, 1 sc and 1 dc in next dc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join rnd.


Rnds 4 to 8- Rep rnd 3. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Rnd 9- Join Cornmeal, work 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to join rnd. (135 sts)
Rnd 10- Rep rnd 2. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 11- Rep rnd 3. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnds 12 to 15- Rep rnd 3.
Rnd 16- Ch 2, rep rnd 9. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

One more thing, if you would like this cowl to have a closure, you could go here to find several to choose from. You can use a contrasting color for your frog or one of the two tones of the cowl. Here is a specific example, though this blog is full of other frogs that you might try:


Adelaide Frog Closure


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