Thursday 9 January 2014

Free Crochet Pattern ~Hood Cowl


Free Crochet Pattern Hood Cowl http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/01/so-simple-free-adult-bulky-hood-cowl.html #Crochet #Hood

This lovely cowl can also be worn as a hood, keeping the cold wind out of your face and ears. The even more amazing thing is how Easy it is to make!

Sized to fit Adults.

Skill Level: Easy







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Advice:
Mark new rounds.
Save time, measure your gauge.
Read Before Proceed.
Size may vary by each individuals crochet tention!
Be creative and add your own special touch!
Hide all knots and ends inside!
Weave in ends neatly!
Make sure you work all the ''fur balls'' into the right side of your work

I used:
Ice Yarn ''Furry'' in grey. 5 Bulky ~ approx. 300 grams
Red Heart Super Saver in Black. 4 Medium~approx. 30 grams
6.5 MM Hook size.
Round marker.

Gauge:
8 dc = 4 inches.
5 rows = 4 inches.


Base
Using grey furry yarn
Round 1:
Ch 70, ss in beg ch to join, ch 3, turn. Dc in ea st around.
Rounds 2-21:
Ss in top of beg ch 3 to join, ch 3, turn. Dc in ea st around.
Round 22:
Ss in top of beg ch 3 to join, ch 3, turn. Dc in ea st around. Ss to join in top of beg ch 3. Fasten off.

Borders (front and back):
Using 2 strands of black yarn at once
Row 1:
Ss to join new yarn. Ch 3, dc in ea st around. Ss in top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Band:
Using grey furry yarn
Row 1:
Ch 19, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in ea st across.
Row 2:
Ch 3, turn. Dc in ea st across. Fasten off leaving tail.

Gather together a section of the cowl.(as seen in photo. I decided to hide turn sts in all rows). Wrap band around section of cowl. Sew ends together with tail and needle. (Put seam of band facing inside cowl!)
Add a few stitches to hold it in place.

Add a Button or another amazing embellishment!


Free Crochet Pattern Hood Cowl http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/01/so-simple-free-adult-bulky-hood-cowl.html #Crochet #Hood




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Free Crochet Pattern Hood Cowl http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/01/so-simple-free-adult-bulky-hood-cowl.html #Crochet #Hood

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