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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

My Very First Crochet Pattern

Hey Everyone!
I just wanted to share a crochet pattern that I created today. I have been making a lot of cowls lately because they are so easy to make and felt like making my own. This pattern is for personal use only. If you have questions feel free to ask. You can find my pattern on ravelry.com here. Enjoy!
  
@ Under An Hour Cowl ?
 

Materials
Size 9mm (N) crochet hook
1 skein bulky/12 ply weight yarn, 109 yards/100 grams
(I used Loops & Threads "Charisma")

Abbreviations
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet, or triple crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Instructions
Chain 74
Join together in the round with a sl st
Row 1: Chain 3, work tr in each chain space around. Join with sl st to the top of chain 3.
Row 2: Chain 2, work dc in the tr spaces from the previous row. Join with sl st to top of chain 2
Row 3: Chain 1, sc across in the dc spaces from the previous row. Join with sl st to top of chain 1
Row 4: Chain 3, tr across in sc spaces from the previous row. Join with sl st to the top of chain 3.
Row 5: Chain 1, sc across in tr spaces from the previous row. Join with sl st to the top of chain 1.
Row 6: Chain 2, dc in the sc spaces from the previous row. Join with sl st to the top of chain 2.
Row 7: Chain 1, sc across the entire row. Join with sl st to the top of chain 1.

18 comments:

  1. Hello! I came across this pattern just love it! I am the editor of AllFreeCrochet.com and would love to feature your tutorial on my site with full credit to you. I know my readers would love it as well, and in return would generate some nice traffic to your site. If you agree and would like us to feature your project, our readers will simply click the link to your blog to get your full tutorial. It's really that simple. Please let me know if this would be ok. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Jenny
    Jbenoit@primecp.com

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  2. Found your pattern at AllFreeCrochet.com It looks very nice and I am starting it for a friend today. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. I just made this and I LOVE it!!! I also saw it on AllFreeCrochet.com and found it simple but it gave some visual interest. I think I found what I am making everybody for Christmas this year! Thank you so much for posting this!

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  4. Just found this through AllFreeCrochet.com and this will be my Christmas gifts to all the girls in my family this year! Thanks, can't wait to look at your other patterns!

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  5. Me too! Just found your pattern on AllFreeCrochet.com. I'm looking for easy and fast items to make this fall. This will be perfect! I love the colors you chose!

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  6. Just found your pattern on Ravelry. Never made a cowl before I love it!!! Thanks so much!!!

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  7. Thanks for posting this pattern. I'm teaching a beginner crochet class at church and this would be a great pattern to start them off. They'll get to use all of their stitches.

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  8. Well it took me a couple of evenings, but I have to say that I love it! I can't wait to try it with different yarns.

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  9. I am making a cowl for my daughter and reading this pattern made me decide to add the the tc.
    Thank u.love your colors

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  10. 74 seems too short, am i doing it too tightly? looks a few inches shorter than the photo!

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  11. I just finished your pattern and it turned out great. I chained 122 to get the length I wanted. Thank you for sharing your pattern, you did a good and it was easy to read and follow.

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  13. Hello I love this pattern. I just finished making cowl neck scarf,it looks very nice.Thanks again for sharing your pattern.

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  14. What if you are using medium or super bulky?

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    1. I used worsted weight #4, Caron soft. @ cast 74, the cowl is way shorter.

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  15. Thanks for the pattern!! works up fast. Found it on ravelry.

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  16. Hi there, just wondering if you have a tutorial for this pattern @ Under An Hour Cowl ?- if so, can you let me know where I can find it pls. Many thanks

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