This pattern is for a basic cowl crocheted in linen stitch (one of my all-time favourite stitches!). I’ve made it in variegated 20% wool 80% acrylic yarn. I’ve used two similar colours (purple and blue) so it doesn’t exactly have a stripey effect, but it just adds depth.

I’d call this a beginner pattern as it just uses a combination of chains and single crochet. It is made in chunky yarn and a 7mm hook so it works up very quickly.

The pattern makes a cowl that is 120cm long x 20cm wide. But you can easily add width or length to the pattern by adding stitches and rows. Colours alternate every row, but don’t worry! The fringe means you don’t have to weave in any pesky ends.

Materials

• 80g chunky/bulky variegated yarn in colour 1 {C1}
• 80g chunky/bulky variegated yarn in colour 2 {C2}
• 7mm (size 2) crochet hook
• 1x button (it will be decorative only)
• Beads (optional fringe decoration)
• Yarn needle
• Blocking mats and pins (optional)