How to Crochet a Cowl Neck
Winter, spring, summer or fall, a crocheted cowl neck adds visual interest to your outfits, especially when you use a lightweight yarn or a specialty yarn. This cowl neck works up quickly because you use a larger crochet hook. To make this cowl neck, you should be comfortable working in the round and crocheting the half-double crochet and double crochet stitches. Once you have finished crocheting the cowl, slide it over your head, allow it to droop around your neck and arrange it loosely.
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Things You'll Need
- Lightweight cotton yarn, 1 skein
- Size P crochet hook
- Stitch marker, large
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Instructions
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Crochet a foundation chain stitch of 30 chain stitches and join the final chain stitch to the first to form a ring. Crochet two chain stitches – this will be the first half-double crochet stitch for round one. Slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Work one half-double crochet stitch into each stitch of the foundation round. Work a slip stitch into the first half-double crochet stitch of this round. Crochet three chain stitches, which will be the first double crochet of round two. Slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Crochet one double crochet into each half-double crochet stitch for round two. Work a slip stitch into the first double crochet stitch of this round and crochet three chain stitches. Slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Work one double crochet into each double crochet for round three. Crochet a slip stitch into the first double crochet stitch of the round. Crochet three chain stitches and slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Crochet one double crochet into each double crochet for round four. Work a slip stitch into the first double crochet stitch of this round. Work two chain stitches – for the first half-double crochet of round five. Slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Work one half-double crochet into each double crochet for round five. Crochet two chain stitches for the first half double crochet of round six. Slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Crochet one half double crochet stitch into each half-double crochet stitch for row six. Crochet three chain stitches for the first double crochet of round seven. Slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Crochet one double crochet into each half-double crochet stitch for round seven. Work three chain stitches for the first double crochet of round eight and slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Crochet one double crochet into each double crochet for round eight. Work three chain stitches for the first double crochet of round nine and slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Work one double crochet into each double crochet for round nine. Crochet three chain stitches for the first double crochet of round 10 and slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Crochet one double crochet into each double crochet stitch of round 10 and slip the stitch marker into this stitch. Repeat round 10 five more times and crochet two chain stitches for the first half-double crochet of round 15. Slip the stitch marker into this stitch.
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Crochet one half-double crochet into each double crochet for round 16. Fasten off and cut the yarn with the scissors. Neatly weave in the ends using the tapestry needle.
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Tips & Warnings
Because the crochet hook is so large, crochet your stitches loosely, ensuring that you can maneuver the hook in each stitch.
When you wear this cowl, slip it over your head and pair it with sweaters.
Use the cowl neck for warmth or as a fashion accessory.
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