Knit Look Crochet Cowl

Knit Look Beginner
Free Crochet Cowl Pattern
By
May Jane Hall

Description 

This is a beginner project that's quick and easy. If you'd rather have a long scarf that's not circular like an infinity scarf, just work enough chains at the beginning to the length you want your scarf to be, then work the entire scarf in rows (not rounds) turning each row to get the ridged effect. Don't forget to work all rows in the back loop only. You will be working all half double crochet stitches (hdc) after your beginning chain, and in my opinion working a hdc in the blo is what makes this stitch look like knitting. 

Tip - you can use a smaller hook than size M, but keep in mind if you do use a smaller hook, your scarf will not be as drapeable and will be stiffer. The loser you crochet with a larger hook, the softer your scarf will be.

Finished Size - I made this for a friend and didn't measure it because at the time I didn't know I was going to offer the cowl as a free pattern. 

Materials

Vannas Choice yarn: #4, worsted wt yarn in color: Barley

Note: any worsted (or Aran) wt yarn can be used for this pattern. You can use a smaller yarn and smaller hook, such as #2 sport wt, #3 DK wt, but keep in mind that you'll need to crochet more foundation stitches at the beginning to make it longer if you do this. You could even use a bulky yarn but would need to make less foundation sts. 

Crochet Hook: size M/13 (9mm)

Gauge: I made this as a gift for a friend and did not measure the gauge before I gave it to her. Even though your gauge is very important when making garments, it's not all that important when making a scarf. That is, unless you want it to look identical to the one the pattern was written for. Something to keep in mind is that I always use a larger hook than what the company suggests on the yarn label. You do not want your crochet items to be hard and stiff unless it's a purse or a molded hat. 

Stitches used: Chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), half double crochet (hdc)

Abbreviations: 

Blo - back loop only

Ch - chain

Hdc - half double crochet

Rep - repeat

Rnd - round

Sl st - slip stitch

St - stitch

Pattern notes: all rounds are worked in the blo (back loop only) to get the ridged effect. You will be slip stitching the last st to the first st on each end. (Unless you make 1 long scarf that's not in the round). Then you'll turn each round. If you don't turn the rnds, you won't get the ridged effect. Ch 2 at the beginning of each round.

Knit Look Crochet Cowl 
Free Beginner Pattern by
Mary Jane Hal

Instructions

Foundation row: Ch 144 , being careful not to twist ch, sl st to 1st ch (circle made)

Rnd 1: ch 2, work hdc in blo of each ch, sl st to first st, turn- 144 hdc

Note: in order to make the raised ridges, you have to turn each round/row, and work in the back loop only (blo) of each stitch (hdc), otherwise your stitches will all be flat.

Rnds 2 - ___: Rep rnd 1 until you get the desired width of the cowl. (Sorry I did not count these rows either, before I gave this cowl to my friend!)

End off yarn and weave in all loose ends. 

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!

Important: Remember, if you want your friends to know about this pattern or post about it, you'll need to post a link on your blog to have them come to this blog. You're not allowed to copy the text and put the pattern on your blog. Because if you post my pattern on your blog it's considered stealing. Please follow the copyright laws. One of the reasons to offer free patterns is so I can promote my crochet books that are sold on Amazon. I still receive royalties from the sale of my books and this is part of the way I make my living. So posting my patterns on your blog or anywhere else takes away from my income.  

Free Crochet Sock Pattern for Beginners

Free Beginner Crochet Sock Pattern by Mary Jane Hall

Update: please see my notes at the end of this post before making the socks. It is very important.

The sock pattern I have written is for women's sizes 4-12 (shoe size) and men's shoe sizes 6-14. There are several pages to this pattern because I wanted to explain my Graduated Stitch Method of making shaped garments and accessories without using increases or decreases. I talk about how I introduced this method in Crochet That Fits and give lots of tips and have several photos as well, making the pattern easy to undrstand. Don't allow the number of pages to scare you! This is a beginner pattern and I want to be clear on the instructions. I think it will be pretty awesome for those who have always thought socks would be way too difficult to do.  I'm excited to hear your feedback and by all means please post a photo of your finished socks on Ravelry and connect to me as the designer.

Gorgeous Silk Yarn - Panda Silk by Crystal Palace

Important Notes you need to know before making the socks

Ignore the numbers at the end of row 1 (after it says "turn". That is not another row. I'm simply stating how many stitches you should have on that row. I should have just stated "155 total stitches on Row 1" or whatever the number is. It's been confusing to some people. I can only find my PDF copy and can't edit that, so have been looking for my original pattern for the socks. In the meantime just ignore the numbers at the end of each row and everything should be ok. Sorry if it confused anyone. I was really trying to make it easier for beginners, but it ended up confusing even more experienced crocheters. Just a note for in the future - when there is a dash and numbers at the end of a row (with any crochet pattern) that is the "total" number of stitches in that row.

I will also remind everyone that I am giving you permission to make and sell your finished product, but if you do sell anything of mine on etsy, craftsy, ebay, revelry, your blog, or any other place, you need to mention my name as the designer, so I will get the credit. Mentioning my name helps to promote me and my designs/books, therefore helping my income. There are people at the moment selling projects from my designs and have not mentioned my name, which makes it look like they are the designer. This is hurtful and just not right.

Also, remember that it is illegal to post my written pattern on the internet, so please be mindful of this. People have found my entire written patterns that are in my books, posted on websites in other countries and the publisher has had to contact them. This takes away sales from the book and has been a problem for other designers as well.

Thank you all for understanding and for being patient!

The downloadable pattern in PDF form is here.