TeeAnna

Cowls are one of the easiest pieces of neckwear you can make for yourself or for a friend. And this one is just lovely. The rich red color is a pick-me-up for any dreary and drab winter day and the touch of lace will just make you feel pretty. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart yarns worsted weight, Cherry Red (1 skein)
Crochet hook, size H
Blunt needle to weave in ends
Scissors

Skill- Moderately easy.
Size- 39" Circumference (19" L x 8" W)

With Cherry Red and H hook, ch 29.

Row 1- Insert hook in 5th ch from hook, pull up a loop, yo and through the first 2 loops, leaving 1 loop on hook, *insert hook in next ch, pull up a loop, yo and through the first 2 loops, rep from * twice more, yo and pull through all loops on hook [bottom of diamond made], ch 2, 1 dc in next ch, rep across 1 dc in last ch. Ch 4, turn

Row 2- [Mark this as RIGHT SIDE] Work a 4-dc shell in top of first bottom diamond, ch 1, 1 dc in top of next dc, *4-dc shell in top of first bottom diamond, ch 1, 1 dc in top of next dc, rep from * across,1 dc in top of turning chain. (Diamond row completed) Ch 4, turn.

Row 3- Insert hook in first dc, pull up a loop, yo and through the first 2 loops, leaving 1 loop on hook, [insert hook in next dc, pull up a loop, yo and through the first 2 loops, leaving 1 loop on hook,] rep 3 more times, yo and pull through all loops on hook [bottom of diamond made], ch 2, 1 dc in next ch, rep across 1 dc in last ch. Ch 4, turn.

Note- Place a marker to remember that this the right side

Rows 4 to 31- Rep rows 2 and 3 for diamond lace pattern. Ch 3, turn.
Row 32- Work 26 dc across the row. Ch 4, turn (counts as first tr of next row).
Row 33- 1 tr in second dc of row, 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 34 to 56- Rep rows 32 and 33. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle and sew into a tube. Weave in ends.

Done!

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