Strawberry fields cowl – Tunisian crochet pattern

Description

About the pattern

This is a cowl pattern with 6 sizes from child to adult. Worked up in sock weight yarn, this is the perfect autumn or spring accessory.

A field of lacy strawberries covers this elegant Tunisian crochet cowl.

Make it longer for extra warmth or to cover you ears on windy days.

The lightweight fabric makes this an accessory you can easily carry with you an put on when needed.

You can use up a skein of beautiful hand-dyed yarn or two balls of sock yarn. Work flat or in the round, as you wish. The instructions are written for working flat.

Two bands of honeycomb stitch at the top and bottom of the cowl ensure that the fabric will not curl.

You can also make this cowl in a thicker yarn and larger hook. In that case, choose the instructions form one of the smaller sizes.

Skill level

Intermediate in Tunisian crochet, due to working with eyelets, decreases and pattern repeats.

Sizes

There is a table for head sizes and finished sizes. The sizes range between head sizes of 41 and 69 cm (between 16” and 27”) with about 4 cm or 1.5” ease. Choose the next size up for more ease.

Materials

Yarn: sock weight or size 2, with 400 meters per 100 grams; approximate usage per size: 260, 320, 400, 480, 560, 660 meters (or more, if you intend on making your cowl taller);

Hook – 5 mm Tunisian crochet hook with cable or long hook;

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure;

Optional: stitch markers;

Tools for blocking (iron with steam or other steamer), blocking mats and pins.