Crochet Bulky Bandana Cowl Pattern

Crochet tools and materials:

<> Crochet hook 9 mm or bigger

<> Lion Brand, Wool-Ease Thick&Quick. Color of your choice. In total 140 grams.

Crochet bulky cowl size:

Gauge: 8 stitches = 4 inches

Width: 40 cm (15.5”)

Length (lowest/highest parts): 15/36 cm (6/40”)

Common abbreviations of crochet stitches (US):

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(es)

sl st – slip stitch

sl st blo – slip stitch back loop only

Bulky bandana cowl crochet pattern:

Ch 16 + 1 extra.  Chain more if needed.

Row 1: Starting in the second loop from hook, sl st in each chain across. Turn. (16)

Row 2: Ch1, sl st blo in next 16 sts, ch 2. Turn.

Row 3: Starting in the second loop from hook, sl st in each stitch across. Turn. (17)

Row 4: Ch1, sl st blo in next 17 sts, ch 2. Turn.

Row 5: Starting in the second loop from hook, sl st in each stitch across. Turn. (18)

Row 6: Ch1, sl st blo in next 18 sts, ch 2. Turn.

Row 7: Starting in the second loop from hook, sl st in each stitch across. Turn. (19)

Row 8: Ch1, sl st blo in next 19 sts, ch 2. Turn.

Continue repeating the last two rows until you reach either 29 stitches or until the width of your cowl measures 35-36 cm.

Decreases:

Row 1: ch 1, sl st blo in next 28 sts. Leave one stitch unworked. Turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sl st blo in next 28 sts. (28)

Row 3: ch 1, sl st blo in next 27 sts. Leave one stitch unworked. Turn.

Row 4: ch 1, sl st blo in next 27 sts. (27)

Row 5: ch 1, sl st blo in next 26 sts. Leave one stitch unworked. Turn.

Row 6: ch 1, sl st blo in next 26 sts. (26)

Continue repeating the last two rows until you have a total of 16 stitches.

Assembling:

Fold the cowl wrong side out (choose the side you like to be your right side). The working yarn is attached to the front piece. Ch1, *insert the hook into the front loop and then into the single loop on the other side, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Repeat from * till the end. Cut the yarn and weave in all ends.