Cowl - Tutorial and Giveaway!

**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED**

Happy Monday everyone! With the holidays over and everyone settling back into their routines I thought it would be fun to do a little more gift giving. This time of year is perfect for staying in, cozying up with a fire, a good movie, and a fun crochet project. Last week I saw this pattern over at The Wrong Century, and immediately started it that night. A few TV shows and a movie later and I was done! I ended up changing the pattern somewhat from the one Jeanne found, but I'm really happy with the results.

Now the fun part, a giveaway!! You pick the color and I'll make it up especially for you! (choices are off white, cream & dark brown) I just want to thank you all for coming back to listen to me ramble on, and commenting, which always makes my day (well except for those few mean comments... seriously do people have nothing better to do with their time??) And for those who don't win... the pattern! So you can make one yourself!

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Now the pattern. I used a worsted weight yarn and a size K hook. It looks more complicated than it really is! You can print a PDF of it here.

Ch 150 and join in the first ch with a sl st.
Row 1: ch3 (counts as a first dc), place marker if you wish, *(skip 1 ch stitch, dc in next ch, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch3
Row 2 : ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two dc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Row 3: ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two sc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Row 4: repeat row 3
Row 5: ch3 (counts as a first hdc), *(skip 1 ch stitch, hdc in next ch, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch3
Row 6 : ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two hdc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Row 7: ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two sc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Row 8-9: ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two sc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Row 10: ch3 (counts as a first dc), *(dc in the space between two sc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch3
Row 11-14: repeat rows 6-9
Row 15: ch3 (counts as a first hdc), *(skip 1 ch stitch, hdc in next ch, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch3
Row 16 : ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two hdc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Row 17-18: ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two sc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Row 19: ch3 (counts as a first dc), *(dc in the space between two sc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch3
Row 20: repeat row 2
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Now one more step, In order for both sides of the circle to look finished I did one row of (sc, ch, sc) around the starting edge (where you started with ch 150). You don't have to, but it looks a touch more finished. Attach your yarn and ch2 (counts as a first sc), *(sc in the space between two dc in previous row, ch1)* repeat from *, join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Fasten off and weave in ends.

This pattern is for personal use only and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes.

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