These easy, elegant cowls were designed for those times when you just want to relax and enjoy making crochet stitches without having to refer to pattern instructions or diagrams. They combine simple stitches with luscious yarns to create basic pieces that you will wear again and again.

They are easy enough for beginners but will provide quick, satisfying projects for more advanced crocheters. The name “stratigraphy” refers to the strong linear quality of the back-loop-only stitch patterns.