**This is a downloadable pattern PDF for the Spiky Stars crocheted cowl. **
Pattern is available for download after purchase.
Spiky Stars is a dense, plush, eye-catching cowl designed to work with two contrasting colors of the same yarn. The design showcases a variation on the star stitch worked in a main color, with hints of a contrasting color peeking through and setting off the stars.
The cowl is worked in a worsted-weight merino wool (Malabrigo Rios), but other weights of yarn can be substituted (a fingering-weight version is provided). Four sizes are included, and the size is easily customizable by changing the length of the foundation and/or the number of pattern reps (taking into account that yardage requirements will differ).
The fingering-weight version in the last photo uses 1 skein each of Malabrigo Mechita in colors Whales Road and Pearl and measures 23 1/4” circumference by 8 3/4” tall.
The bottom edging of the cowl is worked first; the remainder of the cowl is then worked from the bottom-up in joined, unturned rounds, with the non-working color carried up the back join.
Skill Level: Solid intermediate. Beyond-basic stitches such as foundation single crochet and star stitches are used, and some focus is needed when working the joins at the ends of rounds.
Finished Sizes
Extra small (neckwarmer): 22” circumference by 7 1/2” tall
Small: 25” circumference by 7 1/2” tall
Medium: 32” circumference by 6 1/2” tall (shown in first photo)
Long: 50” circumference by 6 1/2” tall
Instructions are written for the extra small (neckwarmer) size; instructions for the additional sizes are in parentheses ().
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios - main color: 1 (1, 1, 2) skein/s; contrasting color: 1 skein (less than one full skein used for the contrasting color for all sizes shown). Note: the 32” (Medium) cowl uses almost a full skein of the main color; consider having a second skein on hand if making this size.
Notions: stitch markers (at least 3); yarn needle.
Gauge: 8 stars = 4”; 16 rounds in pattern = 4”.
This pattern uses American crochet terminology.
Designed by Kristin Lynn.
Tech editing by Amy Curtin (amerz on Ravelry).
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Spiky Stars by Kristin Lynn - Pattern copyright 2019 / 2021 Artfully Hooked. All rights reserved. Please do not copy, sell, share, or reproduce the pattern or photos.