Delancey Hat & Cowl Free Crochet Pattern Set Part 1: The Cowl
/Like the Delancey Scarf, this Delancey Hat & Cowl Free Crochet Pattern Set For Beginners uses just two (2) simple crochet stitches and is a great way to explore stitch work while creating a wonderful slightly textured cowl and beanie set. This is also a great introduction to a different flat style of beanies for those who are not a fan of working in the round. Thanks to Stunning String for providing the yarn for this pattern.
Let’s start first with the cowl.
Next Up is the beanie here.
SUPPLY LIST:
Worsted Weight Yarn – Approx. 500 yards makes both the hat & cowl
Design used: Stunning String Legacy Worsted Yarn provided by Stunning String for this design
US I-9 / 5.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
CH – chain stitch
Sc – single crochet
St(s) – stitch(es)
Section 1:
Row 1: Chain 45 (this determines your width)
Row 2: ch 1 (does not act as first st), 45 sc across. Turn.
Rows 3 – approximately 12”: Repeat Row 2
Section 2:
Row 1: ch 2 (does not act as first st), sc in first sc, *skip sc, ch 1, sc in next ch 1*, repeat * to * across to last 2 sc, skip sc, ch 1, sc in last sc, turn.
Row 2: ch 2 (does not act as first st), sc in first sc, *sc in ch 1, skip sc, ch 1* repeat * to * across, sc in last ch 1, sc in last sc, turn.
Rows 3 – approximately 14”: Repeat Rows 1, 2 alternating
Section 3:
Row 1: ch 1 (does not act as first st), 45 sc across. Turn.
Rows 2 – approximately 2”: Repeat Row 1
ASSEMBLY
A NOTE ABOUT ASSEMBLY OF THIS PIECE:
It is essential to block this piece using wet blocking BEFORE you seam this cowl to get an event shape throughout. You will notice that the linen stitch section (section 2) pulls to a slightly different shape. By wet blocking this piece BEFORE seaming you will get an even and beautiful edge.
After blocking, Join sides and whip stitch seam together.
Weave In all ends!
