Carrie Cowl: Crochet Pattern
I recently had a wonderful time at the Southern Comforts Fiber Festival in Charlotte, NC. While there, I came across this stunning bulky yarn that practically shouted “COWL” to me. It seemed to leap into my arms, urging me, “Take me home!” Lol. The bright colors and soft texture of the yarn were irresistible and I could already envision the cozy warmth it would provide on chilly days. Each skein felt like a promise of comfort, ready to be transformed into a beautiful handmade creation.
As I wandered the yarn festival, my inspiration grew amidst the incredible talent surrounding me—artisans showcasing their unique designs and sharing their passion for yarn crafts. The air buzzed with creativity, and I found myself exchanging ideas with fellow crochet enthusiasts, learning new stitches, and discovering innovative patterns that sparked my imagination.
Back home, I eagerly anticipated diving into my newfound treasure. The rhythmic sound of my crochet hook gliding through the yarn soon filled the room as I began to create, each motion bringing my vision of a cozy project to life. The process was not just about crafting something tangible; but also the joy and relaxation that accompanied each stitch.
I look forward to enjoying my handmade piece, wrapped in warmth and fond memories of the festival. It’s a wearable reminder of a delightful experience, and I can’t help but smile every time I think about the creativity that inspired me that day.
I’m excited to share this pattern with you because I believe you will truly enjoy it as much as I do!
Just look at the beautiful color and texture of this yarn!! The yarn is from a local mill Meridian Mill House. They don’t have a store but they do have an Etsy shop!
The Carrie Cowl is made with bulky weight yarn and is a quick make! It will surely keep you warm and toasty on those chilly nights by the fire @thelopsidedcrafter on all the socials
Yarn
Bulky Weight Yarn
Meridian Mill House Mill House Super Bulky/ 100% Acrylic/ 6oz/170g. 92 Y/82 M
2 Skeins ( Sample used approx. 120 yards)
Hook
10 mm
Gauge & Measurements
6 st x 6 rows = 4″ 19” in length before folding.
Abbreviations
ch- Chain
ESC- Extended Single Crochet- Yo, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop (2 loops on hook). yo, pull through one as if to chain. (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through the remaining loops
FSC- Foundationless Single Crochet
Pattern
Fsc 23
Row 1: Ch1, [Flo Esc] 22, Esc (23 sts)
Rep Row 1; 26 times
Turn the Piece Sideways. Make sure the last loop on your hook is on the top left corner. It should look like the picture.
With the piece lying flat. Measure across the top and place a marker at the 4” mark
Do the same thing on the bottom edge.
*Fold the top edge down diagonally and the bottom edge up diagonally until the stitch markers line up. There should be 4” in between each marker.
*Slip stitch edge closed from one stitch marker to the next.
*Flip the piece right side out and fold the top of the cowl down.
