Lace, and warmth combine to make this feminine cowl a great winter accessory you can quickly crochet yourself! The stitch pattern is interesting, yet easy for the advanced beginner.

This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Difficulty:
Easy

Materials needed:
5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
200-225 yards of #4 worsted weight Red Heart With Love in “Aran”
Yarn needle
Scissors

Stitches used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces

Additional terms:
hdc in the 3rd loop: After turning, work all stitches for that row in the 3rd loop of the hdc from previous row (it will be in the front). Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.The textured portion of this cowl created by working hdc in the 3rd loop should always be facing you when beginning a new row where working in the 3rd loop is called for.

Gauge:
12 hdc sts in 4” row. Each hdc st should be 3/4” tall.

Measurements:
30” long, by approximately 6” wide.

Additional Notes:
-ch-2, or ch 3 at beginning of row counts as a stitch.
-mark first and last st of row if you find your project is taking off diagonally so you don’t miss those stitches. That is what causes the pattern to distort.