Notes
This pattern was created to utilize two contrasting colorways of yarn.
It is a rectangle worked flat then joined.

Each Row created using the Tunisian crochet technique is made up of a Forward Pass and a Return Pass. The Forward Pass is worked from right to left, and the Return Pass is worked from left to right. Tunisian crochet projects are normally not turned at the end of each row (the Right Side is always facing the maker). The X’s in this design are created by creating and joining loops of chains during the Return Pass on two rows – one row creates the bottom of the X, and one row creates the top of the X. In this pattern, most Return Passes are completed in the standard way: YO, pull through 1 loop on hook, (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop remains on the hook. I have abbreviated this as “Standard RP”.

This cowl is designed to be tall and close to the neck. If you prefer a longer, looser cowl, you may lengthen the rows to include additional X’s by adding multiples of 7 stitches to the foundation chain. Please note that you will need to add these additional stitches to the stitch counts that are provided, and the amount of yarn you will need to complete the cowl will increase.

Materials:
MC: 50 g. of DK weight yarn
CC: 50 g. of DK weight yarn
Size K Tunisian Hook. I used a 9” hook but an 13” hook will also work, or with an interchangeable hook with a 16” cord attached (though 20” and 24” cords would also work)

Gauge:
4” x 4” swatch of TKS = 15 stitches, 17 rows

Stitches Used: If you need a quick video tutorial, I like the YouTube videos for Tunisian crochet by The Crochet Crowd.
Tunisian Knit Stitch
Tunisian Purl Stitch
Chain Stitch