Pattern Overview
This cowl pattern was inspired almost entirely by this yarn being in my stash – I have been trying to use some of the many many skeins of yarn I have collected over the years, and I truly love all of it, so when I wanted to make a winter cowl design – this yarn practically jumped into my hands. I love the color and the texture from the “sprinkles” but you could just as easily work this cowl with a plain or patterned yarn. I named it the Confetti Cake Cowl because it just reminds me of that classic birthday sprinkle/confetti cake. I also wanted to use a textured stitch that would be beginner friendly but look more advanced, so I chose the “seedling stitch” which is really just a combination of front and back post double crochet stitches.
It is easily customizable for your preferred fit. However, you will need additional yarn if you make changes to the pattern.
Construction and Customization Notes
The cowl is constructed in turned rounds. I worked a foundation double crochet, and then joined that to work the rest of the rounds. You could also work the entire cowl in flat rows and seam it at the end if you prefer that method. It is very simple construction, which makes it ideal for beginners, or those looking for a quick and fun project.
The finished dimensions are approximately 32″ around and 8″ wide/tall (including the shell edging).
If you choose to increase the length of the cowl or make it wider, you will need more yarn. If you do choose to substitute and use a different weight 6 yarn, just check your gauge and make sure the drape is looking good!
Supplies Needed
- 10 mm crochet hook
- Approximately 200 yards of super bulky weight yarn (weight 6)
- I used Caron Sprinkle Cakes in Mocha Rainbow – it is a super soft and pretty wool and acrylic blend yarn.
- You could also use any super bulky weight yarn, as long as it has a nice drape and you are able to meet gauge. I would recommend Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick for a substitution.
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Stitches (*US Terms*)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Chain stitch (Ch)
- Single crochet (SC)
- Double crochet (DC)
- Front post double crochet (FPDC) – work a double crochet around the post of the stitch instead of the top of the stitch, inserting the hook around the post with the post in front of the hook.
- Back post double crochet (BPDC) – work a double crochet around the post of the stitch instead of the top of the stitch, inserting the hook around the post with the post in front of the hook.
- Foundation double crochet – optional – can substitute
- *…* = repeat what is within asterisks as instructed
Gauge/Notes
Gauge:
8 stitches x 6 rows = 4 inches in double crochet
It is very important that you meet gauge in order to assure that your garment will fit the way you want it to fit.
Notes:
- You can work a foundation chain and double crochet row instead of the foundation double crochet if you would prefer, just make sure you still have the proper stitch count.
Pattern Instructions
Foundation: Foundation double crochet 62 (or ch 64, turn, 1 dc in third chain from hook and every remaining chain) Being careful not to twist, join with a slip stitch (62 stitches)
Round 1: Ch 1, to work in the seedling stitch, FPDC around the post of the first stitch, BPDC around the next, and then repeat this down the rest of the stitches. Join with sl st, turn
Round 2: Ch 1, FPDC around the BPDC from the previous row, BPDC around the next, and repeat down the row. Join with sl st, turn. Make sure that you are alternating so that each front post stitch is worked around a previous back post stitch to create the seedling texture.
Rounds 3 -12: Repeat rows 1 & 2, making sure that the FPDC and BPDC continue alternating properly.
If you want the piece to be wider, just add additional rows here before you add the edging.
You can cut the yarn and tie off or leave it attached to save a join and some end weaving for the first side of the edging.
Edging:
For the edging on this, I chose to do a modified shell-type edging, but you could do any edging you prefer.
Instructions: Ch 1, 1 SC in the first stitch, *2 DC in the next stitch, 1 sl st in the next stitch, 2 DC in the next stitch, sl st in the next* repeat *…* to end.
Break yarn, and tie off.
Rejoin on the other edge, and repeat the same steps as above, (ch 1, 1 SC in the first stitch, 2 DC in the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch) and repeat around.
Weave in all of your ends and you’re finished!
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