I had a deliciously sloppy day on Sunday. I stayed in my pyjamas all day and crocheted a cowl. (I’m nothing if not imaginative when it comes to naming my makes!)

It was so simple and enjoyable to make that I thought I’d share the details with you so that you might have a go at crocheting one too.

Before we begin, let’s have a little chat about the stitch used. I crocheted it using half trebles (or half doubles US) in the third loop/back bump. I think its grown-up name is camel stitch. It creates a gorgeous drape and very much appeals to my love of the ‘knitted look’. The reverse is actually just as attractive - almost like a knitted moss stitch …