Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced Beginner |
| Finished Size: | 46" x 10.5" |
| Techniques and Construction: | Lace, Seamed, Worked In The Round |
| Pattern Code: | 571 |
Product Description
Valley Yarns Rosalind's Cowl is a soft and lovely crocheted cowl worked in the round with a lacy sewn-on edging and surface crochet forming uniquely elegant borders. This stylish, colorful cowl is sure to keep you warm and looking great from Fall through Winter!
This pattern is available as a PDF download.
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 46” circumference; 10½” tall
Yarn Requirements: 2 skeins Valley Yarns BFL Worsted Hand-Dyed by the Kangaroo Dyer (100% Bluefaced Leicester; 100g/216yds) shown in Damson
Hook: Size I/9 (5.5mm)
Gauge: 4 shells in edge st or 25 sts in main pattern st = 9”
Note: The original yarn called for in this pattern has been discontinued. Valley Yarns Amherst is a great substitution for this project.
Valley Yarns Rosalind's Cowl
What is Being Made
Rosalind's Cowl is a sophisticated crocheted cowl designed by Kerry Tipton. This finished piece measures 46 inches in length by 10.5 inches in width, making it an elegant accessory perfect for layering. The cowl features a luxurious construction with a soft, lacy appearance created through thoughtful stitch selection and finishing techniques.
Construction Method and Techniques
This cowl is constructed in three distinct parts that are then seamed together. The main body of the cowl is worked in the round, which creates a seamless tubular structure. The design incorporates lace techniques throughout, giving it an airy, refined aesthetic. The finished piece includes sewn-on lacy edging and surface crochet that forms elegant borders, adding visual interest and dimension to the final garment.
Stitch Techniques Used
The primary pattern stitch alternates between single crochet and double crochet stitches in a rhythmic sequence. The main pattern (Part A) is created by repeating rows of single crochet followed by double crochet stitches, which creates the textured base of the cowl. The edging sections (Part B) feature more intricate lace work, including:
- Chain stitches for spacing and creating openwork
- Double crochet clusters (shells) that form decorative scalloped edges
- Single crochet stitches for structure and transition points
- Slip stitches for joining rounds and securing the work
The lace pattern in the edging uses chain-2 spaces and skip sequences to create the characteristic openwork appearance, with shells of 5 double crochets creating dimensional scalloped details.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for 2 skeins of Valley Yarns BFL Worsted Hand-Dyed yarn in the color Damson. The yarn is composed of 100% Blue Faced Leicester wool, with each skein providing 216 yards at 100 grams. Blue Faced Leicester wool is prized for its softness, luster, and drape, making it an excellent choice for a refined cowl design. A US size I / 9 (5.50 mm) crochet hook is required, or whatever size is necessary to achieve the specified gauge. Additional tools include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and securing seams, and locking ring stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 4 shells in edge stitch or 25 stitches in the main pattern stitch equaling 9 inches. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the finished dimensions of 46 inches by 10.5 inches.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as advanced beginner difficulty. While it uses fundamental crochet stitches such as chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, the combination of working in the round, managing multiple pattern sections, and executing lace techniques requires solid foundational skills and attention to detail.
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