Koigu Salsa Cowl Crochet Pattern
By Koigu
Specifications
| Brand: | Koigu |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Joanna Clayson |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Lace, Seamless, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Salsa designed by Joanna Clayson for Koigu is a fantastic crocheted cowl and utilizes Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set which includes ten 25-gram hanks of KPPPM totaling 870 yards. This delicious hand-painted, 100% Merino wool fingering weight yarn is a sure way to get this crocheted project noticed.
Hand-dyed yarns have subtle variations in colors that are natural and may vary from skein to skein. There may be differences between pictures shown and the yarn you receive. To ensure the best results for your project:
- Buy enough yarn for your entire project at one time.
- When using hand-dyed yarn in your project work two rows from one skein and two rows from another skein to give an overall blended effect.
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 38” circumference and 8” high
Yarn Requirements: Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set (100% Merino Wool; 25g/87yds each, 250g/870yds total) shown in [P414(A), P756(B), P729D(C), P602(D), P847(E), P105D(F), P909(G), P108(H), P931(I),P704(J)] or Pencil Pack of your choice
Hooks: US F/5 (3.75mm)
Gauge: 21 dc = 4”
Koigu Salsa Crochet Building Blocks Cowl
What is Being Made
The Koigu Salsa is a crochet cowl designed by Joanna Clayson, featuring a finished circumference of approximately 38 inches (95 centimeters) and a width of 8 inches (20 centimeters). This is a versatile neckwear piece that combines colorwork with an open lace construction, making it suitable for layering and seasonal wear.
Construction Method and Techniques
This cowl is worked seamlessly in the round using a bottom-up construction method. The design begins with a foundation chain that is joined to form a continuous round, eliminating the need for seaming. The lace technique is central to the pattern, creating an open, breathable fabric through strategic placement of chain spaces and double crochet stitches. The pattern employs a systematic color-change sequence throughout the construction, with the color changing every row to create visual interest and depth.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The Koigu Salsa uses fundamental crochet stitches executed with precision:
- Single Crochet (SC): Used to create the foundation row, with stitches worked into each chain
- Double Crochet (DC): The primary stitch throughout the pattern, worked primarily in the back loop only to create texture and definition
- Chain Stitches (CH): Used to create the open lace spaces that define the cowl's airy aesthetic
The pattern follows a 3+3 repeat structure, alternating between rows of chain-3 spaces and rows of triple double crochet stitches. This creates a consistent geometric building-block effect that gives the cowl its distinctive name and visual character.
Materials and Tools
The Koigu Salsa is designed to be worked with Koigu KPPPM Salsa yarn from the Pencil Box Collection. The project requires one skein each of ten coordinating colorways in the Reds and Lipstick color family: P414 (A), P756 (B), P729D (C), P602 (D), P847 (E), P105D (F), P909 (G), P108 (H), P931 (I), and P704 (J). Each demi skein provides 25 grams and 87 yards (80 meters) of 100% Merino wool, offering softness and elasticity ideal for a fitted cowl.
The pattern is worked on a 3.75mm/US5 crochet hook. Additional tools include a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and blocking the finished piece.
Gauge and Finishing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 double crochets over 4 inches, ensuring proper fit and drape. Once the color sequence is complete—progressing from A through J and then reversing back through I to A, with the sequence repeated—the cowl is bound off. The final steps include weaving in all ends and blocking to set the stitches and enhance the lace definition.
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