Let’s face it, alpaca yarn is expensive and if you’re like me you hate to waste any of it. I had about 50 or so yards left over from a project and came up with this little pattern to make a cowl. With 2 buttons finishing it off it happily fits around my neck perfectly like a coker necklace. I’ve been putting together a scarf using this pattern with other leftovers I have. I’ll post picks when I get it done.
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Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn
US J10/6.00MM hook
~50-70 yards of yarn. Perfect for leftovers or novelty skeins!
Key:
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SK – Skip
Setup Row: Chain 21
Row 1: DC in 4th and 5th chain from hook. CH 5, SK next 5 CH, DC in next 3 CH, CH 5, SK next 5 CH, DC in next 3 CH, CH3 (counts as 1st DC for next row) Turn.
Row 2: DC in next 2 DC, CH 2, SK 2, SC, CH 2, SK 2, DC in next 3 DC, CH 2, SK 2, SC, CH 2, SK 2, DC in next 3 DC, CH 3 turn.
Row 3: DC in next 2 DC, CH 2, SK 2, SC, CH 2, SK 2, DC in next 3 DC, CH 2, SK 2, SC, CH 2, SK 2, DC in next 3 DC, CH 3 turn.
Row 4: DC in next 2 DC, CH 5, SK 5, DC in next 3 DC, CH 5, SK 5, DC in last 3 DC, CH 3 Turn.
Row 5-?: Repeat rows 2 – 4 until desired length, ending on row 4.
Cowl Finish: Add 4 rows of SC for an area to fasten 2 buttons to.
Scarf Finish: Appox. 150-200 yards of yarn needed. End Scarf on Row 4 and fasten off.
Started crocheting this pattern last night and stayed up late trying to finish it and this is a beautiful pattern and I added another row to make it wider for a scarf instead of cowl……beautiful.
Love this pattern, I’m making charity scarves with it.
handmade especially for you! Great organization!!!!
Very cute necklace! I’d love to see photos of you wearing it when it’s done!
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing the patttern!
That colour is GORGEOUS! Its gonna look fab when its done!
ooo cute!! Lovely colour!
Great idea to make use of everything. Right you are about the cost. Anxious to see this little project when you get it completed!
Sandy
WIP
Very cute!