Berroco Saorla Accessory Crochet Pattern

Berroco Saorla Crochet Accessories

What Is Being Made

The Saorla pattern by Alison Green is a downloadable crochet design that includes two coordinating accessories: a headband and a cowl. Both pieces feature lace detailing and are worked seamlessly in the round using the same yarn and complementary construction methods. The headband measures approximately 3¾ inches wide by 20 inches around, while the cowl is larger at 33 inches around and 11½ inches high, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a statement neckpiece.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate crochet techniques to create its finished aesthetic. The pieces are worked in the round from the bottom up, which creates a seamless construction that eliminates the need for seaming. The design incorporates lace elements through the use of specialty stitches and post stitches that create an open, textured fabric. The pattern uses a special abbreviation for a 3-dc front post cluster, which involves yarn overs and front post insertions to build dimensional texture. The combination of these techniques results in a fabric with both structure and visual interest.

Stitches Used

The Saorla pattern utilizes fundamental and intermediate crochet stitches to build its structure:

• Single crochet (sc) — used for foundation rounds and to create a dense base fabric
• Double crochet (dc) — employed to build height and create the main fabric structure
• 3-dc front post cluster — a specialty stitch that creates the lace and textural detail by working yarn overs into the front post of stitches from the previous round
• Chain (ch) — used for turning chains and foundation
• Slip stitch (sl st) — used to join rounds and create seamless transitions

Materials

The Saorla pattern calls for Berroco Lanas Quick yarn in the colorway #77203 Poppy. One 100-gram hank is required for the headband, while three hanks are needed for the cowl. A size N/10 mm crochet hook (or the size needed to obtain gauge) and one stitch marker are the only notions required. The recommended gauge is 12 single crochets and 14 rounds equal 4 inches in single crochet after blocking, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished pieces.

Skill Level and Finishing

Designed as an Easy skill level project, the Saorla accessories are suitable for crocheters with basic knowledge of fundamental stitches and working in the round. The pattern recommends blocking after completion to achieve accurate measurements and proper lace definition. All ends are woven in for a polished finish, and the seamless construction eliminates finishing seams.