Keeping Warm

Last night I had a few girls over to teach them how to crochet. It was a lot of fun and I am glad my mom was there to help as well!

Cowl's are so easy to make and it is the perfect beginners project because you are repeating the same stitches over and over and over and working on your tension. Try this one out, it is super easy and so soft and will definitely keep you warm in the cold winter air!


I got this pattern from here

She does not write abbreviations but here they are:
ch- chain
dc - double crochet
sc- single crochet
sl st - slip stitch

Here are some links for those who don't know how to do the stitches ( just pay attention to the stitchs, not anything else)

dc - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1txJLRPfuE
sc - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqhaQQajt0U
sl st - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE1UTuUjxM

Soho Crocheted Bulky Cowl Pattern

Yarn: Sensations Yarns Sumptuous (100% acrylic; 86 yards [79 meters] /198 grams [7 oz]): Purple, 2 skeins. You can get this at Joann Frabrics or find something really bulky.

Hook: Q (15.75mm)

Gauge: 5 sts/4″

Finished Dimensions: 8″ wide by 64″ long (in a continuous loop)

Directions:

ch 80. Being very careful not to twist, connect the beginning and end of your chain with a sl st. Ch 2. (Do not turn your work. This cowl is crocheted “in the round”)

Row 1: dc into each ch of your foundation row. (80 dcs completed.) Sl st into top of ch 2. Ch 1.

Row 2: sc into each dc of previous row. (80 scs. completed.) Sl st into top of ch1. Ch 2.

Repeat the last two rows three (3) more times. Repeat Row 1 one more time. (Your cowl should nine rows of alternating dc rows and sc rows, beginning and ending with a dc row.)

Finishing: Break yarn and weave in ends.