Baby blankets are my favourite things to crochet and the corner to corner (c2c) method is a quick way to make one. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’ve never tried it before.
I got the idea for this graphgan blanket one Sunday afternoon and could not wait to get started. I created the graph for the pattern on Stitch Fiddle, an online knitting, cross stitch and crochet pattern design community. It’s the perfect place for knitters and crocheters who love to read from charts to create their own designs. You can also fairly easily convert your charts to written instructions if you prefer.
For this project, I am using the Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 5 Ball Colour Pack Designer Picks – Colour Seashore by Kate Eastwood, which is now out of stock. I’m hoping loveknitting.com stock some more as the colours in the designer picks are absolutely gorgeous
I love lace and open work patterns, and I’m always looking for ways to experiment with them. Since I seem to have a thing for cowls, judging by how many cowl pattern ideas I am currently thinking about, it only made sense to create a lacy cowl pattern. It’s another one skein wonder made with yarn from my stash – The Petite Wool from We Are Knitters – although this time round, it’s a crochet pattern.
This cowl is a quick and easy project, and is perfect for beginners. I particularly love the swirly pattern on the edges of the cowl…so gorgeous. The pattern works up quickly and is a must-have accessory for any fashionista’s wardrobe!
*This pattern is not sponsored by We Are Knitters, I love The Petite Wool and typically have a few in my yarn stash*
Supplies & tools:
1 ball of We Are Knitters’ The Petite Wool in Spotted Mauve
Size J (6.0mm) crochet hook
Darning/tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
DC – double crochet
Sp – space
Sts – stitches
V-st – v-stitich
Skill level: Beginner
Special stitch:
V-st = [DC, ch1, DC] in indicated st
Note:
Pattern is written in US standard terms
Cowl is crocheted as a flat piece and then seamed together once complete
Ch3 at the beginning of row 2 counts as dc throughout
You can adjust the size of the scarf (less wide or wider) by casting on a multiple of 3 stitches plus 1. To make the scarf longer, repeat row 2 until you reach your desired height. Don’t forget you’ll need more than one skein of yarn if you would like the cowl wider or longer
Row 1: V-st in 5th ch from hook, *skip next 2 ch, v-st in next ch; repeat from * across, ending with skip next ch, dc in last ch, turn
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc here and throughout), skip first st, *v-st in next ch1 sp; repeat from * across, ending with dc in the top of turning ch, turn
Repeat row 3-47: Repeat row 2
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming to form the cowl
Seaming:
Lay your cowl flat and bring the sides together. Use a tapestry needle to sew the sides using the mattress stitch perfectly explained in this video:
…And you’re done! Well done you! Now go show that baby off.
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