PATTERN DETAILS: Elegant and chic, this collared cowl, with its delicate shell and picot edging, is a delight to create with your favorite DK yarn, and will keep you stylishly warm this winter!

FINISHED SIZE: One size fits most women and teens - approx. 16-1/2” (41.9 cm) wide, 11-1/2” (29.2 cm) high when measured flat. The hidden self-tie allows you to adjust the fit.

SKILL LEVEL: I would rate this pattern as EASY +. The cowl is worked in rounds. Stitches used include front post single crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet and picot. All stitches are fully explained.

MATERIALS: The featured yarn is Knit Picks® Swish DK yarn, a luxurious 100% superwash merino yarn with a crochet gauge of approximately 12-17 sc = 4 inches (10 cm) on size 7-I (4.5 mm – 5.5 mm) hooks, and is sold in 50 gram balls of 123 yards (112.5 m). You will need three balls.

You will also need:

• Crochet hook size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle for working in yarn ends.
• Safety pin or purchased stitch marker.

This crochet pattern is written in U.S. terms, with measurements in both U.S. and metric terms, and includes:

• Photo(s) of the finished project.
• Complete materials list.
• Yarn substitution guidance.
• Gauge information.
• Stitch guide providing step-by-step instructions for special stitches.
• Stitch counts provided at the ends of rounds/rows.
• Notes and tips to make your crocheting experience easier and more pleasurable.
• Keep track of your progress with the handy round/row counter provided.
• Quick Reference Appendix provides detailed descriptions of crochet abbreviations, symbols, basic crochet stitches, special crochet techniques, U.S./U.K stitch conversions, U.S./metric hook size conversions and more.

COPYRIGHT: This pattern is protected by copyright and may not be duplicated or sold. This pattern may be printed for the personal use of the purchaser only, and may not in any form be reproduced or distributed, in part or in whole, through any venue, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise.

You are welcome to sell items that you have personally made from this pattern, but you may not reproduce, sell or distribute (including distribution at no charge) the pattern itself. Mass production of items made from this pattern is prohibited without prior written consent. Thank you for respecting my copyright.

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