Tender hearts cowl by Andrea Cretu

Tender hearts cowl

Crochet
January 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Tunisian knit stitch
6.0 mm (J)
262 - 591 yards (240 - 540 m)
head sizes 41 to 69 cm (between 16" and 27") with about 4-8 cm or 1.5-3" ease
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available for €5.00 EUR
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About the pattern

Learn Tunisian crochet in the round with a double ended hook by making a beautiful cowl using a simple graph of hearts and the video tutorial that shows you all the steps.

The pattern includes a honeycomb section at the bottom and top of the main pattern that consists of textured hearts.

Two options of the graph are offered, with the first one written out. The graphs can also be used for working a flat project, such as a blanket or a scarf.

Skill level

Beginner in Tunisian crochet. You work with 4 stitches throughout (Tss and Tps for the honeycomb, Tks and Trs for the main pattern) and in the round.

Measurements

Check out the table in the images for head sizes and finished sizes.

The sizes range between head sizes of 41 and 69 cm (between 16″ and 27″) with about 4-6 cm or 1.5-2.5″ ease.

Materials

  • Yarn: sport weight or size 2, with 320 meters per 100 grams; 1 color or 2 contrasting colors. Approximate usage per size:

    • 1 color only – 240, 280 (320, 420) 480, 540 meters;
    • 2 colors – 120, 140 (160, 210) 240, 270 meters per color.
  • Hook – 6 mm double ended Tunisian crochet hook with cable or long hook;

  • Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure;

  • Stitch markers – 1 color for beginning of row, 6-10 for pattern repeats.