It’s official, the Holidays are here! I personally think they came a whole lot earlier this year than normal but maybe thats just because time seems to be flying by, I mean, where did 2019 go?!

So that’s when I started thinking about what I wanted to design for y’all next. And of course I knew it would need to be a winter accessory that was not only beginner friendly, but super cute and could be worked up quick for all you holiday gift makers! 

After a quick poll on Instagram, y’all helped me decide on a quick and easy cowl to go along with my Twila twisted turban!

I hope you love it! 🌵

What you will need: 

-Size 6 Bulky yarn (the yarn I used was a size 6, but it seemed more like a size 5 to me, I would suggest Lion Brand Color Made Easy)

-Size N (10.0 mm) Hook

-Yarn Needle

Abbreviations Used

CH- Chain

ST- Stitch 

YO- Yarn Over

SL ST- Slip Stitch 

FDC- Foundation Double Crochet 

SC- Single Crochet 

DC- Double Crochet

BS- Berry Stitch 

Gauge 

8 DC and 6 pattern rows= 4

Special Stitches 

Berry Stitch- YO, insert hook into ST, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO, pull through 1 loop. YO, insert hook into the same ST, draw up a loop (5 loops on hook). YO, pull through all 5 loops on hook. 

Pattern

This cowl is sized for an average woman. It measures approximately 11” wide by 8” tall, with instructions for size modifications at the end.

Round 1: FDC 42, join with a SL ST to form a ring

 *If you are uncomfortable with FDC, feel free to CH 45, DC in the 4th CH and in each ST.*

Round 2: CH 1, SC in the first  ST. *BS next ST, then SC next* repeat from * to * around. Join with a SL ST to your first SC.

Round 3: CH 2, DC in each ST around

Round 4-12: Repeat rounds 2 and 3 ending with round 12 being a BS round. 

Finish off, take your yarn needle and weave in those ends!

To adjust the size of your cowl, just chain or FDC an even number of stitches for your width, and repeat the pattern as is. To make the cowl longer or shorter, simply add or remove the number of rows before finishing off!

I hope you love this cozy cowl pattern! Don’t forget to tag me @cactus.and.lace over on Instagram on all your cozy cowl creations and use #cactusandlacedesigns ! I would love to share your work!

Until next time—

🌵Ashley