The Classic Cowl

The Cowl

I designed this cowl with just one thing in mind, the drape. I wanted something that
was light, airy, soft, gentle and all those lovely things a cowl should be. I used an
8mm crochet hook and dtr/ttr stitches to create just the drape I was after, clearly not
sticking to the rule book of what one should do with double knit yarn! The result
though is a shawl/cowl/scarf that is perfect for any occasion and works up in a flash.
The Yarn

Scheepjes Merino Soft

50% Wool Superwash Merino x 25% Microfiber x 25% Acrylic 105m/50g
4 balls of Michelangelo (603)
Materials:
Along with the yarn you will also need:
An 8mm/L crochet hook
Needle
Scissors
Finished Size:

The finished cowl is a one size fits all kind of thing and measures 35cm by 98cm.
Tension:

12st and 4 rows = 10cm by 10cm

Glossary/Abbreviations: Standard UK terms (Standard US terms)

ch(s) – chain(s)
sk – skip
RS – right side
rep – repeat
st(s) – stitches
ss – slip stitch
dc – double crochet (sc – single crochet)
dtr – treble (ttr – triple treble crochet)
Pattern Notes:

 The ch4 at the beginning of a row always counts as a stitch.

 Make your cowl wider if you like, just make sure your starting chain is a
multiple of 4+3

Pattern:

Standard UK terms/US terms in italics

Foundation chain: ch43
Row 1: dc/sc in 2nd ch and each across [42]
Row 2: RS: ch4, *skip 1, dtr/ttr in next 3, working over 3st just made, dtr/ttr in
skipped st, repeat from * across to last st, dtr/ttr in last st.
Row 3-39: Repeat Row 2
Row 40: ch1 (does not count) dc/sc in each across
To join the cowl:
Join Rows 1 and 40 together with a ss seam to form the cowl. Fasten off and weave
in ends.