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Writer's pictureAmy Kate Sutherland

Overcast Cowl | Free Crochet Pattern


This crocheted cowl features just one cake of yarn and beginner-friendly stitches! The perfect little last minute gift or instant-gratification project.



Materials

  • 200g or 380 yards of any worsted weight yarn. Sample uses one cake of Hobbii Lollipop Melange in color #13

  • 7.0mm crochet hook

  • Scissors, yarn needle


Gauge

8 stitches and 4 rows = 2 inches in pattern


Abbreviations

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

ea: each

st(s): stitch(es)

slst: slip stitch

rem: remaining

FO: finish off


Pattern Notes

  • Find the featured yarn here.

  • When finished, this cowl measures 14.5 inches wide and 48 inches in circumference.

  • Each ch 1 space counts as a stitch, as does the sc/dc sts.

  • The ch 3 at the beginning of the dc rows counts as a dc and a ch 1 space.

  • The ch 2 at the beginning of the sc rows counts as a sc and a ch 1 space.


Cowl

Ch 56


Row 1: dc in the fourth ch from the hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in the next st* across.


Row 2: ch 2 and turn. *sc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1* until you reach the ch 3 from the previous row, sc into the ch 3 space.


Row 3: ch 3 and turn. *dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1* until you reach the ch 2 sp from the previous row, dc into the ch 2 space.


Row 4: ch 2 and turn. *sc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1* until you reach the ch 3 from the previous row, sc into the ch 3 space.


Repeat rows 3 and 4 until the cowl measures 48” your desired length.


Joining

Fold the cowl in half and slst the current row and foundation rows together.


Finishing

Flip the cowl to the right side, so that the slip stitch seam is on the inside of the cowl.


Block the cowl, if desired, by pinning the cowl on blocking mats and spritzing with a spray bottle of water, then let it air dry.


Lastly, enjoy and cozy up in your new cowl! If desired, share it on Instagram using the #thegracefultangle and tag @thegracefultangle!


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