Sno’ big deal cowl
The Sno’ big deal crochet cowl was born in the middle of an unexpected UK blizzard. The v bobble clusters remind me of the blossoms that are trying their hardest to come out despite a thick, powdery blanket of snow everywhere.
With this deep, squishy, textured cowl, you will be prepared for all unexpected cold weather snaps, wherever you are!
Measurements: Piece measures 23cm/9in deep and 32cm/12.5in in circumference, after blocking.
This is a free pattern with ads. if you would prefer the convenience of a downloadable PDF, you can get one on my Ravelry store or Ko Fi shop:
Materials:
- 85g/3oz of Little Grey Girl High Twist DK (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 243m/266yd per 100g/3.5oz) in colourway Alwyne.
- 5.5mm/US 9 crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Darning needle for weaving in
Gauge:
4 v bobbles and 9 rows = 10cm/4in with 5.5mm/US9 hook
Please swatch to meet gauge as I have quite loose tension. You may need to go up a hook size if there are fewer stitches, or go down a hook size if there are more stitches than stated.
Special stitch(es):
Hdc rib:
Work alternating front post and back post half double crochet.
Bobble stitch:
Step 1: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Leave remaining 2 loops on hook.
Step 2: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Leave remaining 3 loops on hook.
Step 3: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 remaining loops on hook.
V bobble: Work one bobble stitch, chain 1 and then work another bobble stitch in the same chain as the first one you made. This creates a V shape.
Helpful videos:
Hdc rib:
Hdc stitch:
Foundation crochet chain:
Glossary:
Ch: Chain. This either means yarn over and pull through a loop or it refers to the chain at the top of the previous stitch.
Ch sp: Chain space which is the gap formed by missing stitches.
Back post Hdc: Yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around post of corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Front post Hdc: yarn over, insert the hook from front to back to front around the post of the stitch below, yarn over and pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through 3 loops.
Hdc: Half double crochet (UK half treble)
Hdc rib: Hdc in the front post of the first stitch, back post hdc in the second. Repeat to end.
Sk: Skip stitches
Sl: Slip stitch. Insert hook, yarn over and pull through.
St(s): Stitch(es)
Yo: Yarn over. Wrap yarn around hook before inserting into a chain, stitch or chain space.
Pattern uses US terms throughout.
Cowl:
Setup: Either chain 78+2 and work 1 row of Hdc (2ch count as 1st st) or make a foundation half double crochet chain of 78 sts.
Sl first and last hdc to join in the round.
All following rounds will end with a sl to join round.
Rounds 2-4: Hdc rib.
Round 5 and 6: Hdc all sts. Sl to join round.
Round 7: Ch 2, yo, insert hook into base of ch2, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops. Yo, pull through all remaining loops on hook. Ch 1, bobble in same ch. 1st V bobble made. *Sk 2 ch, V bobble in next ch; repeat from * to end. 25 v bobbles total.
Round 8: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), *2 Hdc in ch sp of V bobble, 1 hdc in next ch; repeat from * to end.
Round 9: Hdc to end (78 sts).
Repeat Rounds 7-9 four more times. 21 rounds total.
Hdc rib for 4 rounds. 25 rounds total.
Fasten off, seaming up gap from joining chain. Weave in ends and block to measurements.
Thank you so much for downloading this pattern!
If you require any pattern support please don’t hesitate to email me at info@germandercottagecrafts.co.uk
Happy hooking!
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