How To Crochet A Cowl For The Absolute Beginner!

Learning how to crochet? Need a refresher or quick project? You've come to the right place! This beautifully striped beginner cowl is fun and super duper easy to stitch up. Self striping makes the color changes a breeze too...the yarn does all the work for you! Makes a perfect first project and a fabulous gift too!

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Absolute Beginner Crochet Cowl

By Jennifer Dickerson

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Materials:

• 5.5mm I crochet hook
• 1 Bernat Pop! Yarn Cake from Yarnspirations (I used the "Violet Vision" colorway, each cake is 280 yards)
• Tapestry Needle
• Tape Measure
• Scissors

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Sizing:

• 11 inches tall
• 40 inch circumference

Abbreviations and Tutorial Links:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Instructions:

Ch 100, join in the ch furthest from the hook with a sl st to create a large ring.

Row 1: Ch 3, then work a dc in the first ch.  Work a dc in each remaining chain.

Row 2: Ch 3 then work a dc in each st, then a dc in the top of the turning ch from the previous row.

Repeat row 2 until cowl is about 11 inches tall or desired height.

Weave in any ends with a tapestry needle and you're finished!

© Jennifer Dickerson 2017

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