Specifications
| Brand: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 5.00mm (H) crochet hook & 6.00mm (J) Tunisian crochet hook |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
| Finished Size: | 35cm x 165cm (14" x 65") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn |
What you'll need
Product Description
The Paintbox Yarns On the Tiles Cowl is a cute and colorful Tunisian crochet project that showcases stripes of Cotton DK yarn. This smooth cotton yarn has an expansive color palette perfect for multicolor projects with a nearly infinite combination of colors! Grab six shades that are in your color wheelhouse and whip up a fun, year-round accessory that will punch up any outfit with vibrant color. On the Tiles Cowl is crocheted flat in one piece from the bottom up in a windowpane stripe pattern that leans into the Tunisian simple stitch. Once you've completed the body of the cowl and seamed it into a loop, traditional crochet provides a tidy finished edge. Create a collection of cowls for yourself or for gifts, and enjoy customizing each one with different color combos!
Skill Level: Advanced
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 13½” high and
Yarn Requirements: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% Cotton; 50g/137yds)
Color A – 3 skeins, shown in #408 Vanilla Cream
Color B – 1 skein, shown in #452 Lipstick Pink
Color C – 1 skein, shown in #420 Blood Orange
Color D – 1 skein, shown in #423 Buttercup Yellow
Color E – 1 skein, shown in #430 Grass Green
Color F – 1 skein, shown in #451 Bubblegum Pink
Hooks: US H/8 (5.00mm) and US J/10 (6.00mm) Tunisian crochet hooks
Gauge: 15 sts and 16 rows = 4” in pattern with US J/10 (6.00mm) hook
Paintbox Yarns On the Tiles Cowl
What is Being Made
The On the Tiles Cowl is an advanced-level crochet cowl designed by Cassie Warden. This finished garment measures approximately 35 cm (13½ inches) in height with a circumference of 84.5 cm (33¼ inches), making it a versatile neckwear piece suitable for layering and everyday wear.
Techniques Used
This cowl is worked flat and then seamed, rather than being worked in the round. The construction method involves creating a rectangular fabric that is subsequently joined together to form the circular cowl shape. This flat-working approach allows for precise pattern control and easier stitch counting throughout the project.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The On the Tiles Cowl features Tunisian crochet as its primary stitch technique. Tunisian crochet combines elements of traditional crochet and knitting, creating a dense, fabric-like texture. The pattern specifically uses Tunisian simple stitch (Tss), which involves inserting the hook under vertical bars rather than into individual stitches. The pattern incorporates a return pass (RP) worked as 1 chain followed by yarn over and pulling through 2 loops repeatedly to the end of the row. Slip stitches are also used within the construction. The pattern is worked in a repeating sequence, with instructions provided using UK crochet terminology alongside US equivalents in parentheses for international accessibility.
Materials: Yarn and Tools
The On the Tiles Cowl is designed to be worked with Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, a medium-weight yarn in the DK (double knitting) category. The yarn palette includes six colors: 3 balls of A – Vanilla Cream (the primary color), plus 1 ball each of B – Lipstick Pink, C – Blood Orange, D – Buttercup Yellow, E – Grass Green, and F – Bubblegum Pink. In total, 7 × 50g balls are required.
Two crochet hooks are needed for this project: a 6mm (UK 4 – US J/10) Tunisian crochet hook for working the main fabric, and a 5mm (UK 6 – US H/8) crochet hook for finishing techniques. The working tension (gauge) is 15 stitches and 16 rows to a 10 cm (4 inch) square when worked in pattern using the 6mm Tunisian crochet hook. Checking gauge before beginning is essential, as incorrect tension will result in a finished cowl that does not match the intended measurements and may require more or less yarn than specified.
Pattern Notes and Considerations
- This is an advanced-level pattern and is best suited for crocheters with experience in Tunisian crochet techniques
- Yarn quantities provided are approximate and based on average requirements
- A tension (gauge) swatch of at least 13 cm (5 inches) square should be crocheted and measured before beginning the project
- Instructions are provided for the smallest size, with adjustments for larger sizes indicated in square brackets
- Paintbox Yarns recommends using only the specified yarn brand and type for the best results
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