Diagon Cowl

Submitted by kimchi on 2 October 2009 - 9:38pm. Categorized As:

Author

Kim Thompson

Introduction

A quick, easy project made from super bulky yarn. Great for spring or fall weather.

Materials List

-1 skein super bulky weight yarn (weight category 6)
I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (75% acrylic/25% wool) in Lemongrass.
-10 mm (US N/P-15) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
-Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size

Fits an average adult woman's neck.

Gauge

Approx. 3 stitches and 2.5 rows = 5 cm (2") in dc

Exact gauge is not critical, but it needs to fit over your head :)

Notes

Stitches used:
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet

tch: turning chain

Pattern is worked in rounds that are joined, but not turned.

The Pattern

Foundation row: Ch 40. Join to first ch with sl st, making sure not to twist work.
Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st). Sc in each sc. Sl st in first sc to join (40 sc).
Row 2: Repeat Row 1.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc in next 5 sc. [Ch 2 loosely. Skip next 2 sc. Dc in next 6 sc] 4 times. Ch 2 loosely, skip next 2 sc. Sl st in 3rd ch of tch to join. (40 sts: 30 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc in next 3 dc. [Ch 2 loosely. Skip next 2 dc. Dc in next 2 ch, dc in next 4 dc] 4 times. Ch 2 loosely, skip next 2 dc. Dc in next 2 ch. Sl st in 3rd ch of tch to join. (40 sts: 30 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc in next dc. [Ch 2 loosely. Skip next 2 dc. Dc in next 2 ch, dc in next 4 dc] 4 times. Ch 2 loosely, skip next 2 dc. Dc in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 dc. Sl st in 3rd ch of tch to join. (40 sts: 30 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)
Row 6: Sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch. Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc in next ch, dc in next 4 dc. [Ch 2 loosely, skip next 2 dc. Dc in next 2 ch, dc in next 4 dc] 4 times. Ch 2 loosely, skip next 2 dc. Sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3 to join. (40 sts: 30 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)
Row 7: Ch 3. Dc in next 3 dc. [Ch 2 loosely, skip next 2 dc. Dc in next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch] 4 times. Ch 2 loosely, skip next 2 dc. Dc in next 2 ch. (40 sts: 30 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)
Row 8: Ch 1 (does not count as st). Sc in each st. Sl st in first sc to join. (40 sc)
Row 9: Repeat Row 8.

Fasten off. Weave in ends with yarn needle.

I made this pattern with "regular" width yarn (not bulky) as a Christmas present for my sister. I started with a chain of 117 and after completing rows 1-7 (repeating the 6dc, ch2 pattern 14 times per row), I repeated rows 5, 6, 4 (in that order) four times before finishing off with two rows of single crochet (row 8 & 9).

In hindsight, it's a little too large, so I'd recommend starting with a shorter chain. In this instance, I put a braid of the same colored yarn through the holes to tie it closer around the neck (if desired).

Thanks for the pattern; I'll definitely make it again! :)

Submitted by kgeane on 18 October 2009 - 3:54pm.