The Color Block Cowl

If you haven't noticed already, I'm kind of obsessed with cowls. Coziness aside, they are so easy to make. The Color Block Cowl takes the cowl making experience to whole new level. The piece is made using a beautiful Tunisian Knit Stitch, allowing the colors to pop just right! 

US Q 15.75MM

1 Ball Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in “Fisherman” (106 yd)

1 Ball Lion Brand Wool Ease thick and Quick in “ Hudson Bay” (87 yd)

NOTES

This project is worked on one side using the Tunisian Knit Stitch

FOUNDATION

Chain 16 (Or any other amount. The more you chain the longer (height) your cowl)

Insert hook into the 2nd chain from the hook. Pull up a 1” loop. You should now have two loops

on your hook.

Insert hook into the next chain and pull up a 1” loop. Repeat from * until you reach the end of

the row. You should have 16 loops total (or the total amount of loops should equal the amount

chain in the foundation chain)

Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook

*Yarn over and pull through two loops. Repeat from * until the end of the row (meaning, until

you only have one loop on your hook)

BODY

The majority of this cowl will be worked in steps. Follow the steps exactly as they are written for

best results. These steps are applicable to all, regardless of how many foundation chains were

made.

Step 1 : Chain 1

Step 2 : You will observe that that upside down “U”s were formed by the previous row. Begin by

skipping the first upside down “U”. You will be working your stitches in between the pillars of

the upside down “U”. The left side of the “U” should be in front of your hook when inserted.

The right side of the “U” should be behind your hook when inserted. *Insert your hook into the

next upside down “U” and pull up a loop. Repeat from * until you reach the end of the row. You

should have 16 loops on your hook (or the amount of foundation chains respectively).

Step 3 : Yarn over and pull through the first loop on the hook

Step 4 : *Yarn over and pull through two loops. Repeat from * until the end of the row (meaning,

until you only have one loop on your hook)

You will repeat Steps 14

18 times for your first color and 18 times for your second color (or

more if you choose). If you are confused at any point about the stitch used or about switching

colors, refer to the “Color Block Cowl” video by Simply Hooked Crochet on YouTube.

FINISHING

When you are ready to finish your work, pull up a loop that is about 30 inches in length. Cut,

pull through and fasten to secure your work. You will use this yarn to sew your work.

Turn your piece so that the ribbed side is facing downwards. Then lay your work on a flat

surface.

Take the left side of your work, and fold it inward so that the outer edging is aligned with the

center of your work. Do the same for the right side. At this point both the left and right outer

edges should meet in the center of your work.

Using a needle and the yarn leftover (referred to 3 steps back), sew the left and right sides

together. In doing so, use common sense. Does it look secure? Will you have to sew more to

achieve your desired look? When you are satisfied: cut, tie a knot (or two, or three, or four), and

secure your work.

Weave in all loose ends.

You’ve been hooked.

Crochet Flower Headband

Have you ever felt like your ears are about to fall off? I have when I made the mistake of stepping outside, during the winter without anything covering my ears. Trust me: It's something I've vowed never to do again. So why not do it in style? The Crochet Flower Headband is a perfect alternative to ear muffs and is super easy to make.

US J/6.0MM

1 Ball Patons ColorWul in “Creek” (90 yd/ball)

NOTES

SC = Single Crochet

DC =  Double Crochet

CS = Camel Single Crochet

A camel stitch implies that you are working your stitches into the horizontal bar that fall below the the normal “V” that you crochet into. In this pattern, we will be working Camel Single Crochet. Keep in mind, since we are working in a round, the horizontal bar will be located on the inside of the round rather than the outside. If you are having trouble understanding this concept, there are several resources available online. Just google “Camel Stitch Crochet”

HEADBAND

Chain 46 (Or any amount. This amount should correspond with the circumference of your head)

Join

Round 1: Chain 1. Complete 1 SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and every chain around (46 SC Total)

Round 2: Slip stitch into the first SC of Round 1. Then, CS into the first SC of Round 1. Mark this stitch with a stitch marker. This represents the first stitch of your current round. Complete 1 CS in the next SC and every SC around until you reach the stitch marked with the stitch marker.

(46 SC Total)

Rounds 3-10: CS into the first SC of the previous round. Mark this stitch with a stitch marker. This represents the first stitch of your current round. Complete 1 CS in the next SC and every SC around until you reach the stitch marked with the stitch marker.

(46 SC Total)

You can do more/less rounds. The more rounds, the taller you headband.

When finished, Slip Stitch into the following stitch. Chain 1, Cut, and Fasten.

Weave in all loose ends.

FLOWER

Make a slip knot, but when you do, leave a tail that is about 15 inches long.

Chain 21 (Or any amount. The more you chain, the bigger your flower)

Slip Stitch into the 2nd chain from the hook. Then, in the same chain, complete 3 DC.

*Slip Stitch into the following stitch. Then, complete 3 DC in the same chain.

Repeat from * until you reach the last chain

In the last chain, Slip Stitch, Chain 1, Cut, and Fasten.

You will see that a spiral has formed. Roll the spiral so that it takes the shape of a flower. Then gently, take a needle and attach it to the tail you left at the beginning. Sew the flower onto the headband. Once you’ve sewn the flower onto the headband, cut, fasten, and fasten. Weave in all ends.

For more detailed explanation of sewing on the flower, see video.

Oh and one more thing...

You’ve been hooked!

The Cord Scarf

Sometimes, regular scarves and cowls can be overbearing for those warmer winter days. The Cord Scarf is dense enough to keep your neck warm, but not too heavy. I just want to emphasize that the idea for the cord was not my idea. All I did was make the cord, and tie both ends of the cord together to make a scarf. Then, I wrapped the scarf around my neck several times. 

Directions on making the cord can be found here. There are also tons of tutorials on YouTube.
Yarn: Lion Band Yarns: Fettuccini 
Hook: Any Size - The bigger the hook, the looser the cord

Oh, and one last thing...

You've been hooked!