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This is a relatively easy cowl with a rich neutral color and a textured quality that is bold and beautiful.

Skill- Relatively easy
Size- 26" in circumference  x  7 1/2" W

Materials-

Red Heart yarn, Coffee (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors

With Coffee and H hook, ch 27, loosely.


Row 1- (Right Side) Work 1 dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. (25 sts)
Mark as Right Side. Ch 3 (counts as first dc of next row, now and throughout), turn.
Row 2- Make 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, work an Offset Cluster in next dc as follows: (yarn over, insert hook around post of last dc worked, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops o hook), 5 times, YO and draw through all 6 loops on hook (Offset Cluster made), * ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, work Offset Cluster in next stitch; repeat from * across to last 3 sts, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, dc in top of beginning chain. (4 Offset Cluster and 13 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each stitch across. (25 dc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 41- Rep rows 2 and 3. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with and still weave in tail.
Sew the two ends together, weave in tail.

You're done!


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Clair-Evette Purse Strap

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I would like to share something with those of you who love to crochet bags and totes. Do you know that you can learn with me how to make very attractive purse and bag handles that are not your regular single crochet straps? Yes!
After you have spent your money buying yarn and your time crocheting, your bag will need a pretty handle to complete its beautiful look, why not make a lovely strap? You can save money and have an even more unique bag in the end!

You will find the FREE tutorial on how to make this beautiful strap here:

http://craftypursenalityshoppe.blogspot.com/2012/06/clair-evette-purse-strap.html#.WOUYOWkrLIV

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