This cozy
cowl is made with a self-striping yarn that creates beautiful colors with only
one skein. With this pattern you will
learn how to use the foundation single crochet to create a strong and flexible
base for all types of items.
FSC
(foundation single crochet)- ch 2, insert hook in to 2nd ch from
hook, pull up loop, ch 1 (place marker), yo, pull through both loops on hook
(first fsc made). *Insert hook into marked ch making sure to go under the left
2 loops, yo, pull up a loop, ch 1 (move marker to this ch), yo, pull through
both loops on hook. Rep from * until
desired fsc length is reached. You may find you do not need to continue using
the marker once you are comfortable making the stitch.
Instructions:
Row 1- 80 fsc. Being careful not to
twist foundation, join with sl st to top of 1st fsc made.
Row 2- Do not turn. Ch 3 (counts as dc
here and throughout), 2 dc in same st, ch 1, sk 3 st, *3 dc in next st, ch 1,
sk 3 st, rep from * around, join with sl st to top of t-ch. (20 3-dc clusters)
Row 3- Turn. Sl st into ch-1 sp. Ch 3,
2 dc in same sp, ch 1, sk 3 st, *3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk 3 st, rep from * around,
join with sl st to top of t-ch. (20 3-dc clusters)
Row 4- Do not turn. Ch 2 (counts as hdc
here and throughout), hdc in each st and ch-1 sp around. Join with sl st to top of t-ch.
Row 5- Turn. Sl st in next hdc, ch 3, 2
dc in same st, ch 1, sk 3 st, *3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk 3 st, rep from *
around, join with sl st to top of t-ch. (20 3-dc clusters)
Row 6- Turn. Sl st into ch-1 sp. Ch 3,
2 dc in same sp, ch 1, sk 3 st, *3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk 3 st, rep from *
around, join with sl st to top of t-ch. (20 3-dc clusters)
Row 7- Do not turn. Ch 2 (counts as hdc
here and throughout), hdc in each st and ch-1 sp around. Join with sl st to top of t-ch.
Rep Rows 5-7 twice more
Finishing:
Weave tail from first
fsc to last fsc, closing the gap at the bottom.
Weave in tail from last round.
Block if desired.
Connie
Cowl
