This cowl looks more complicated than it really is. The combination of a beautiful shade of Guava green and a richly textured herringbone pattern yield an elegant piece that would look gorgeous on any woman.
Alexia would be a wonderful gift for yourself or anybody else. It is also a gorgeous charity project. The cowl is short enough not to get in the way and substantial enough to warm you up when you need it.
Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn, Guava (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle
Scissors
Ch 28.
Row 1- (RIGHT SIDE) Work 1 sc in second ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across. (14 sc) Ch 1, turn. (Mark as right side).
Row 2- 1 sc in first sc, * ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, rep across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in first sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 6, skip next 2 ch spaces, insert hook into skipped chain of beginning ch below next ch-1 space and work a slip stitch, ch 6, skip next 2 ch-1 spaces, sc in next sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in first sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, *[ch 1, 1 dc] 4 times, [ch 1, 1 sc in next sc] twice. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in first sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, * ch 6, skip 2 dc and ch-1 spaces, work 1 slip stitch in base of dc 2 rows below, one row above previous slipped stitich, ch 6, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in first sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, *[ch 1, 1 dc] 4 times, [ch 1, 1 sc in next sc] twice; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Edge- 1 sc in first st, ch 1, *1 sc in next st, ch 1; rep from * across. Repeat this row one more time.
This is how the reverse side looks.
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail long enough to sew into a tube and weave in end.
Sew, piece closed, weave in what is left of the tail.
You're done!
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