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.