Saorla Set Accessory Crochet Pattern

Saorla Set in Berroco Lanas Quick

What Is Being Made

The Saorla Set is a coordinating pair of crocheted accessories designed by Alison Green. This downloadable PDF pattern includes two separate projects: a headband and a cowl, both crafted from the same yarn for a cohesive look. The headband measures approximately 3¾ inches wide by 20 inches around, making it a comfortable fit for most head sizes. The cowl is a larger piece, measuring approximately 33 inches around by 11½ inches high, offering generous coverage for the neck and shoulders.

Crochet Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The projects utilize circular construction, with both the headband and cowl worked in the round using a stitch marker to denote the beginning of each round. Joining rounds is accomplished with slip stitches, and the pattern incorporates texture through the use of front post stitches, which create dimensional detail by working into the posts of stitches from the previous round rather than into the tops of stitches.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc): The foundation stitch used throughout both projects, creating a dense, stable fabric
• Double Crochet (dc): Used to add height and create textural variation in the pattern
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Employed to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• 3-dc Front Post Cluster: A special abbreviation technique unique to this pattern, created by working yarn overs and inserting the hook into the front post of a double crochet from the previous round, then pulling through loops in a specific sequence to create a decorative cluster effect
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used to establish the foundation and create turning chains throughout the pattern

Materials and Gauge

The Saorla Set is designed to be made with Berroco Lanas Quick yarn, a bulky-weight option that works up quickly. For the headband, one 100-gram hank in colorway #77203 Poppy is required, while the cowl requires three hanks of the same yarn. A size N/10 mm crochet hook is recommended, though the pattern notes that you should use the size necessary to obtain the specified gauge. The gauge for this project is 12 single crochets and 14 rounds measured over 4 inches in single crochet stitch, taken after blocking. Checking gauge before beginning ensures that your finished pieces will match the intended measurements. One stitch marker is needed to track the beginning of each round during construction.

Pattern Structure and Finishing

Both projects follow a straightforward construction method. The headband begins with a foundation chain of 40 stitches joined into a circle, then progresses through seven rounds of alternating single crochet, double crochet, and textured cluster rounds. The cowl follows a similar approach with a larger foundation chain of 64 stitches. After completing all rounds, finishing involves fastening off the yarn, weaving in all ends, and blocking as desired to achieve the final measurements and even out the stitches. Blocking is particularly important for this pattern, as the gauge measurement is taken after blocking is complete.