TWO LOVELY COWLS
These are two of my Harry Potter
inspired cowls.. well, they’re Potter inspired mainly by the colours.. and I
guess these colours could also be that of some (football) team too, but they’re
made for Potter fans, so , here goes.
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Difficulty level : Easy to Intermediate crochet
skills
Materials used : Today I’ve used our Indian Vardhman Millenium acrylic yarn,
with a 4.5 mm crochet hook
This yarn is not specific for this pattern. Use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
This yarn is not specific for this pattern. Use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Abbreviations used :
ch : chain ch-sp : chain space
sp : space rep : Repeat
dc 2-tog : Double crochet 2-together
fsc : Foundation single crochet
hdc : Half double crochet
fsc : Foundation single crochet
hdc : Half double crochet
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Slip stitch : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weB3QNbA8Iw&t=1s
Instructions :
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern. For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
I saw both these patterns on a Pinterest page.
The first diagonal one I’ve made is a fully written pattern but I have made two small notes to assist the beginner.
The first diagonal one I’ve made is a fully written pattern but I have made two small notes to assist the beginner.
The second one is from a chart I’d found, and I thought it was just too lovely to miss.
DIAGONAL SCARF / COWL
This is a lovely pattern and a neat simple two
line repeat, that does not really require any further explanation.
Pattern link http://www.crochetme.com/crochet-patterns/scarf-patterns/giving-thanks-with-a-scarf-pattern
I used Gryffindor colours for this cowl.
I thought however, for the beginner, who can
easily attempt this pattern, that I’d add a small tip.
So first off, you can work this with any odd number
of stitches (though the pattern says 27 plus 4 chain)
As usual, I prefer to start with my foundation
single crochet stitch.
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
So we’re increasing only one side, (which
is what gives us this diagonal pattern)and we should ensure that we keep the
same number of stitches in each row – so if we start with 32 stitches, we will
have 16 sc and 15 ch-1 sps, and we should ensure that each row has this
count.
So to ensure that we do not make an error in
this increase, I’d suggest you place a marker on the side you’re increasing
on.. so you know which side to add that one sc in the first ch-1 sp.
The second thing I’d like to add is that this
lovely pattern can be left as a scarf, or you can just easily join the edges
and get a lovely infinity cowl as the diagonals neatly line up and if you work
the colours neatly, then you will be unable to see where you’ve joined up..
especially if you’ve started with the fsc.
Easy enough.. enjoy.
For the Second Cowl, I’ve used a chart I found
on Pinterest, using the Slytherin colours
Start with fsc in multiples of 8, for the length you want for your
scarf / cowl.
We start right off with our dc
2-tog in the following row.
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Double crochet 2-tog : dc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (3 lps on hk) ;
{yo, draw through 2 lps on hk} 2 times. One dc 2-tog made.
This video tutorial at https://youtu.be/1_oPlUfN5eg shows you how to use the dc 2-tog to decrease.
Sometimes we work the dc 2-tog in the same stitch, to use as a decorative stitch.
Visit this video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQOBc83Vxo
Row 1 : dc 2-tog in the 1st
fsc ;
ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same 1st fsc ;
ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same 1st fsc ;
(sk next 3 fsc, sc in the
next fsc) ;
*dc 2-tog in the next fsc ;
[ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same fsc] ;
rep [to] once ;
rep (to) once* ;
[ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same fsc] ;
rep [to] once ;
rep (to) once* ;
rep *to* till last 4 fsc ;
sk next 3 fsc , rep [to] 2 times in the last fsc. Turn.
sk next 3 fsc , rep [to] 2 times in the last fsc. Turn.
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Row 2 : sc in the 1st
dc 2-tog ;
ch 3, dc in the next sc ;
ch 3, dc in the next sc ;
*ch 3, sk next dc 2-tog, sc in the next dc
2-tog ;
ch 3, dc in the next sc* ;
ch 3, dc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till last 2 dc 2-tog ;
ch 3, sk next dc 2-tog, sc in the last dc 2-tog. Turn.
ch 3, sk next dc 2-tog, sc in the last dc 2-tog. Turn.
Row 3 : sc in the 1st
sc ;
*dc 2-tog in the next dc ;
[ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same dc] ;
rep [to] once ; sc in the next sc* ;
[ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same dc] ;
rep [to] once ; sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till end. Turn.
Row 4 : dc in the 1st
sc ;
ch 3, sc in the next dc 2-tog ;
ch 3, sc in the next dc 2-tog ;
*ch 3, sk next dc 2-tog, dc in the next sc
;
ch 3, sc in the next dc 2-tog* ;
ch 3, sc in the next dc 2-tog* ;
rep *to* till end ;
ch 3, sk next dc 2-tog, dc in the last sc. Turn.
ch 3, sk next dc 2-tog, dc in the last sc. Turn.
Row 5 : dc 2-tog in the 1st
dc ;
ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same 1st dc ; sc in the next dc ;
ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same 1st dc ; sc in the next dc ;
*dc
2-tog in the next dc ;
[ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same dc] ;
rep [to] once ;
sc in the next dc* ;
[ch 2, dc 2-tog in the same dc] ;
rep [to] once ;
sc in the next dc* ;
rep *to* till last 4 dc ;
sk next 3 dc , rep [to] 2 times in the last dc. Turn.
sk next 3 dc , rep [to] 2 times in the last dc. Turn.
Rep Rows 2 - 5 till you have a scarf / cowl of the length needed , ending with a Row 4.
If making a cowl, (as I have), then all I did was join the two ends of my scarf.
If leaving as a scarf, then using the two colours, add tassels at each end alternatively thus accentuating the colours and adding a little to the length and beauty of your scarf.
Now for cowl, you just join without any worries.
If making a cowl, I'd suggest you do a row sc each st and in each ch all the way to the end . Ensure that you have the same number of stitches at this end that you started with (i.e the first row of fsc)
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Here are some of my earlier creations.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaju-katli-scarf
and some boleros / jacket / vests ...
and here are some tops.. that a bolero would look swell over..
and a doll’s top..
I have a few girls dresses, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go
For cute hair embellishments and motifs check the links below.
..and some belts..
and here are a few skirt patterns that you can use your belt for..
.. and some neckwear
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaju-katli-scarf
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaju-katli-scarf
and here are some tops.. that a bolero would look swell over..
and a doll’s top..
I have a few girls dresses, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go
For cute hair embellishments and motifs check the links below.
..and some belts..
and here are a few skirt patterns that you can use your belt for..
