I got the crochet bug this weekend! I was yearning for a scarf of some sort so I solved that problem by making an easy cowl. I started it on Friday and finished by Sunday. By Monday, I was able to wear it! I used one of my favorite colors and it is a perfect addition to my fall wardrobe. If you have just a little crochet experience you can make this cowl too! First, gather your supplies. For a chunkier cowl, use a thicker yarn and bigger hook.
You will need
2 Balls of Yarn
Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Chilly Neck
Step 1
Make a chain of 45. Chain more to make the cowl wider, less to make it more narrow.
Step 2
Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across, to the end of the row.
Step 3
Chain one and turn by flipping your work from right to left. Work in back loops only, single crocheting in each back loop to the end of the row.
Keep repeating step 3 until your cowl fits around your neck as desired.
Step 5
Do not fasten off. Fold your cowl in half and match the corners. Using small pieces of scrap yarn, connect the cowl in four or five spots to ensure that everything lines up. Crochet or sew your piece together with remaining yarn, removing the temporary ties as you go. Fasten off and weave in your ends with the yarn needle.
Step 6
Flip it inside out and get ready for a warm and cozy neck!
Do not fasten off. Fold your cowl in half and match the corners. Using small pieces of scrap yarn, connect the cowl in four or five spots to ensure that everything lines up. Crochet or sew your piece together with remaining yarn, removing the temporary ties as you go. Fasten off and weave in your ends with the yarn needle.
Step 6
Flip it inside out and get ready for a warm and cozy neck!
If you would like to learn to crochet, Crafty Minx is teaching Crochet School on her blog. She has videos and homework assignments. Plus she is a super cool chick!
- Rachele
27 ♥ COMMENTS ♥:
Nice. And your hair looks very cool too. grace
so cute! i love it! i'm thinking of cutting my hair similar to y ours---only my hair is curly. should i do it?
You are totally adorable and so is your cowl. Thank you so much for this.
great tutorial! and that first picture is so cute!
I love your cowl. I must make one. I love crocheting quicky projects. :-) Thanks for sharing.
Ooh neat-o! Totes going to do this.
I've just started learning to crochet with Crafty Minx... I'm loving it! Can I ask what size yarn and hook you used?
Rachele you are amazing. The illustrated how-to is incredible. I can't wait to see where your art and talents continues to take you. :)
-Sara-
Well I've found my next project! I'm tired of crocheting/knitting blankets and scarves. Also, my infant son tends to strangle me when I'm wearing a scarf so this will be perfect. Thanks for such beautiful and clear instructions.
So awesome! It looks so pretty on you and I love all your hand drawn steps...so cute! Makes me want to crochet even more! :) -Lo
i love that you illustrated it! and someone got her hairs trimmed! looks great and love that color on you!
xo,
cb
You are so adorable. Not only did you take the time to write up a tutorial - you effing DREW THE STEPS with the cutest illustrations ever. You should write a book. Like a book about "how-to" do things, and illustrate the steps. It doesn't even matter what the things are, it could be about how to brush your teeth, or how to make a frozen pizza, and it would be riveting and adorable because of your drawings.
I love this blog and love your style I just love the cowl neck scarf sooo amazing!!! Plus lov the hair!
This looks amazing. Came out sooo good, and love the mustard yellow color. Also, nice touch on the illustrations which are adorable - awesome blog. :))
You cut your hair-sweet!! :)
Thanks for the description, dying to make my own for a long time. I don't want to buy one, crocheting one is much more fun! Your pictures are great btw!
Thanks again, and I love the color you used! XO Nienke
I love this tutorial, and your blog. Visual eye candy.
I came by to give you a little blog award ...
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i love the colour you chose! perfect for the season!
xoxo
I love this photo of you <3
cool cowl! I love the color!
That is such a good idea! I have one of the chilliest necks ever and this is a cute and versatile way to have a warm neck without having to make a whole scarf! Now, where is my crochet hook?
I did! Thanks for noticing :)
Aw thanks! That is a pretty awesome idea.
I did! Thank you <3
Good point! It is nice night to not worry about a scarf hanging down :)
I used Vanna's Choice medium worsted and a size J-10 hook. Welcome to the hookers club!
I have seen lots of adorable curly pixies. Like Audrey Tautou!
Thanks dear!
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