Crochet Party Cowl
The Crochet Party Cowl is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit. This cozy cowl is perfect for those chilly days when you want to stay fashionable and warm. With its intricate crochet design and vibrant colors, it's sure to be a showstopper at any gathering. Whether you're heading to a casual brunch or a festive holiday party, this cowl will be your go-to accessory. So, grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and let's add a pop of fun to your wardrobe with the Crochet Party Cowl!
Pattern
Yarn: Lion Brand: Homespun, bulky, 6.00 oz./170 g (185 yd/169 m): Cherry Blossom
Hook: size I/ 9 5.50MM
Notions: 1 button, thread, sewing needle.
Gauge: Each yo-yo is 3 in. The band is 3 inches by 12 inches.
Special stitches:
Picot: ch 4, sl st into st just made.
Joining picot: ch 2, sl st into picot of previous yo-yo, ch 2, sl st into st just made.
Notes: The cowl is made by making individual strands of yo-yos, that are formed into large loops. When you have the desired amount of strands you put them inside a band that is also crocheted.
Yo-yo strand
First yo-yo: With an adjustable ring, ch 3 (counts as the first dc here and throughout), (4 dc, picot, 10 dc, picot, 5 dc) in the adjustable ring, pull the ring tight and sl st into the first dc, for a total of 20 dc. Finish off. Weave in your ends.
2nd- 6th yo-yo: With an adjustable ring, ch 3, (4 dc, joining picot, 10 dc, picot, 5 dc) in the adjustable ring, pull the ring tight and sl st into the first dc. for a total of 20 dc. Finish off. Weave in your ends
Last yo-yo: With an adjustable ring, ch 3, (4 dc, joining picot, 10 dc, joining picot with the first yo-yo, to close up your loop, 5 dc) in the adjustable ring, pull the ring tight and sl st into the first dc. For a total of 20 dc. Finish off. Weave in your ends.
Continue making yo-yo strands till you have your desired amount. The model shown has 4 strands.
The band
Row 1: Ch 9, sc in the second ch from hook, sc in each ch across for a total of 8 sc.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sc across for a total of 8 dc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc across for a total of 8 sc.
Rows 4-15: Repeat rows 2 and 3.
Row 16: Repeat row 2.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in the next 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in the next 3 dc. (button hole just made.)
Row 18: Ch 3, dc in the next 2 sc, 2 dc in the ch 2 sp, 3 dc in the last 3 sc. Finish off. Weave in your ends.
Assembly
Add your button to the band using a needle and thread. Put the strand loops in the band and close the band up with the button.