Sweet Nothings Crochet: LEHERDAR INFINITY COWL

LEHERDAR INFINITY COWL

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Today’s pattern is a flowing continuous motif pattern ..like a rolling wave.

Leherdar means just that - a rolling wave.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used one skein of the gorgeous Nako Saten acrylic yarn with a 4.5 mm crochet hook.

This yarn is not specific for this project.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, 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.

Difficulty level : Advanced Skill level.

This pattern uses dc 4-tog and dc 7-tog stitches that need advanced skills.

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

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Double crochet 4-tog as a decorative stitch : dc 4-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial for working a dc 4-tog all in the same stitch as a decorative stitch at https://youtu.be/_B0-ye0cClU

Abbreviations used : Using U.S Terminology

sc : Single crochet ch : Chain

dc : Double crochet sp(s) : Space(s)

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

lp : Loop(s) yo : Yarn Over

sk : Skip

dc 4-tog : Double crochet 4-together

dc 7-tog : Double crochet 7-together

Instructions : (Using U.S Terminology)

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 use the concept of stitch count. This means that you will work the pattern, using this stitch count, for the length / width needed for your project. This ensures that you can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size you want.

Today’s project is being worked as a cowl.

However, you can work this same pattern as a scarf or a wrap.

Just ensure that you work the first row in the stitch count multiples as given.

I have found a chart that I am using as inspiration.

I have tweaked the chart just a bit.

The Large shell in the chart is 9 dc and the small shell is 5 dc.

I have changed this a bit, but depending on the yarn you are using, you can increase or decrease the sizes of your shells.

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For our pattern here, our two shell sizes are :

Large shell : (dc 7-tog) over a set of stitches as given

Small shell : (dc 4-tog) over a set of stitches as given

The stitch count is in multiples of 8 + 1

Note : Please keep a note of the start number in case you are making a scarf.

Start with fsc in multiples of 8 + 1. Turn.

Please make a note of your start stitch number.

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

Row 1 : sc in the 1^st fsc ;

*sk next 3 fsc, 7 dc in the next fsc ;

sk next 3 fsc, sc in the next fsc* ;

rep from * to * till the end. Turn.

In the next row we work a Large shell over 3 sts each of two adjoining shells and one st in between.
We work a Small shell over 4 dc.

For this we use the dc 4-tog and dc 7-tog sts.

This moves the shell and gives it this unique pattern.

It’s also an ‘upturned or upside down’ shell. I know this sounds a bit confusing, but this is just to give you a mental image of what we’re going to do.

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

Dc 4-tog : [Yo, insert hk in next st, yo and pull up lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 4 times (5 lps on hk) ; yo, draw through all 5 lps on hk. One dc-3 tog made.

Double crochet 4-tog as a decrease stitch : dc 4-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial for working a dc 4-tog over 4 sts at https://youtu.be/WjSNi7ithIU

Dc 7-tog : [Yo, insert hk in next st, yo and pull up lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 7 times (8 lps on hk) ; yo, draw through all 8 lps on hk. One dc-7 tog made.

In case this video does not come on, visit https://youtu.be/yt1mn6i93JA

Row 2 : dc 4-tog over the 1^st sc and the 1^st 3 dc ;

*ch 3, sc in next dc ;

(ch 3, Large shell over the next 3 dc ;

the sc and then the next 3 dc) * ;

rep from * to * till the last 3 dc and sc ;

ch 3, dc 4-tog over the last 3 dc , and the last sc. Turn.

That was not that bad, now was it?

So this is what we’re going to do throughout .. one row will have up-standing shells (facing upwards) and the next row has them facing down.

Now to get the rolling effect, the shells need to roll over – so we will now get them moving over in the following two rows.. fun huh? ;)

Row 3 : 4 dc in the 1^st st ; sc in the next sc ;

*7 dc in the next st (which is the base of the dc 7-tog) ;

sc into the centre of the upturned large shell from earlier row* ;

rep from * to * till end ;

4 dc in next sc. Turn.

Row 4 : ch 3, large shell in the 1^st 3 dc,

the sc and the next 3 dc ;

*ch 3, sc in next dc (of large shell) ;

[Large shell over the next 3 dc, next sc, and next 3 dc]* ;

rep from * to * till end ;

ch 3, sc in the last st. Turn.

Row 5 : sc in the 1^st st ;

*7 dc in the next st (which is the base of the dc 7-tog) ;

sc into the centre of the upturned large shell from earlier row* ;

rep from * to * till end ;

sc in the last st. Turn.

Row 6 : ch 3, dc 4-tog over the 1^st 4 dc ;

*ch 3, sc in the next dc ;

(Large shell over the next 3 dc, the sc and the next 3 dc)* ;

rep from * to * once ;

ch 3, sc in the next dc ;

ch 3, dc 4-tog in the last 4 dc. Turn.

Rep Rows 3 to 6 till you have a scarf / wrap of the length you desire, ending with Row 6.

Finishing : Fasten off. Weave in ends, leaving a tail for attachment.

As we’re working on an infinity cowl, join the two ends of your work to make it a continuous infinity scarf or cowl.

In case you are working on a scarf or a wrap, after you finish off, work one row of sc, ensuring that you work in the same number of stitches as you started with.

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

In case you are making this into a scarf or wrap, you can add in a row of tassels for an extra oomph.

and now for the different ways to wear this beauty

Block as per yarn requirements.

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