I wanted to create a cowl that had a lot of texture, but was very simple to work up. I chose to create ribbed squares, using double crochet, that I sewed together in an alternating pattern to create this patchwork look. I also love a good fringe and added one to the bottom edge of this cowl.
The colors are inspired by our recent weather while we are living up in Squamish, BC. When we first arrived last month the wildfires in this area were still raging and there was a thick layer of smoke all over. The blue of Howe sound still stood out and the rich brown earth was striking, so I chose to represent these three elements of Squamish in my cowl and use grey, blue, and brown for the main colors.
I am often inspired to create and crochet when out in nature and loved paying homage to this beautiful place through my makes.
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DESCRIPTION
This squishy cowl is made with Lion Brand Yarn’s Vanna’s Choice Yarn (so cozy!) in Silver Grey, Chocolate, and Dusty Blue. I chose to use three colors, but you can choose any color combination with the simple assembly of the squares. I used three skeins for the colors, but it only takes a couple hundred yards of yarn. It fits comfortably loosely and is nice and long to cover your face on those extra chilly days. The fringe continues the color pattern and adds more detail to the bottom edge.
MATERIALS
- Vanna’s Choice Lion Brand Yarn (Weight: 4/medium – 170 yds, 3.5 oz) ~200 yards of yarn total needed and three skeins in different colors.
- Size J (6 mm) crochet hook
ABBREVIATIONS
- ch: chain
- st: stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- blo: back loops only (tutorial)
DIRECTIONS
SQUARES (MAKE 8)
The piece is worked flat. Each square is 6 inches by 6 inches. Check your hook size and tension and adjust accordingly if your square is larger or smaller. Make 4 in Silver Grey, 2 in Chocolate, 2 in Dusty Blue.
ch 20
Finish off and weave in ends.
ASSEMBLY
Join the squares into a rectangle 2 squares by 4 squares by single crocheting them together. Alternate the sides you crochet together to get a patchwork motif, as above. With the sc join on the inside sc the ends together to create a loop and cowl shape.
FRINGE
Add on a five-inch long fringe to the bottom edge of your cowl, keeping with the color pattern. I added 10 tassels per side of square.
And you are finished! Roll the top edge over to create a double-layered warm cowl that stays under your chin, or pull it up to cover your nose on those super cold mornings.
I literally stumbled upon this ancient yarn bomb while taking a #wildyarning walk and taking photos of the Squamish Cowl. By divine intervention, I fell while running up the trail towards a gorgeous mossy arch and hit some roots hard enough that I sat down to catch my breath and turned around to see this beauty! A lovely red crocheted heart sewn to a tree just off the trail! It’s been there long enough that moss and lichen have grown over it and I think it’s delightful. Found art is always special, but a surprise yarn bomb ❤️ in the woods behind your Airbnb feels extraordinary.
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