FACETS COWL
58000
by Ruth Nguyen
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS NOTIONS
24” circumference x 8.5” high Yarn Needle
Locking Stitch Marker
YARN
Chroma™ (worsted weight, 70% Superwash GAUGE
Wool, 30% Nylon; 198 yards/100 grams): MC 22 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in Stripes Pattern in
Black 25885, C1 Red Velvet 26469, 1 ball each the round
HOOKS
US G (4.25mm) Crochet hook or size needed
to obtain gauge
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Facets Cowl DIRECTIONS
Stripes Pattern
Notes:
(in the round over an odd number of sts)
Dovetailed stripes show off the jewel-like colors of Chroma as
Using MC, ch 133. Join in the rnd with a sl st.
they emerge, reminiscent of the vibrant, unpredictable
Setup Rnd 1: Ch 2, place locking stitch marker in ch-2 sp, sk
gradations of agate or tourmaline. Worked in a spiral with
1 ch, SC in next ch, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, SC in next ch; rep from *
nothing more complex than single crochet and chain spaces,
around.
Facets offers eye-catching results even to the novice
Setup Rnd 2: Ch 2, SC in marked ch-2 sp, remove marker
crocheter; a small repeat and a carnival of color choices
and place in new ch-2 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 SC, SC in next ch-1 sp;
make it ultimately customizable. Try a solid and a variegated
rep from * around.
yarn together for sparkling contrast, coordinating solids for
Rnd 1: Using C1, ch 2, SC in marked ch-2 sp, remove marker
classic stripes, or two self-striping colorways to make a
and place in new ch-2 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 SC, SC in next ch-1 sp;
dazzling statement.
rep from * around.
Quick to make and quicker to wear, Facets is sure to become Rnd 2: As Rnd 1.
your go-to project for accessorizing your wardrobe, chasing Rnd 3: Using MC, ch 2, SC in marked ch-2 sp, remove
the chills, or giving away. marker and place in new ch-2 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 SC, SC in single
ch-sp; rep from * around.
Construction
Rnd 4: As Rnd 3.
The cowl is worked in spiral rounds; rounds are not joined
Rep Rnds 1-4 ten more times, or until desired height is
with a sl st at the end of each round.
reached.
Changing Colors Final Rnd: Using MC, ch 2, sl st in marked ch-2 sp, remove
Colors are carried up the inside of the cowl when not in use. marker and place in new ch-2 sp, ch 1, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in sc;
When switching colors, twist the old color and the new color rep from * around. Sl st in marked ch-2 sp to join. Cut yarn
around each other once, drop old color and proceed with new. and fasten off.
Custom Sizes Finishing
Stripes Pattern is worked in the round over a multiple of two Place cowl on a waterproof, heat-proof surface and steam
stitches. To customize the circumference of the cowl, block gently, pushing and pulling fabric to even out. Allow to
increase or decrease the number of foundation chains by a dry completely. Weave in ends.
multiple of two. To customize height, work more or fewer
repeats of Rounds 1-4.
2 Facets Cowl
CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS
beg beginning FSC foundation single crochet shell a group of stitches all
Blp single or double crochet in FPDC front post double crochet worked in the same stitch
back loop only FPtr front post treble sk skip
bo bobble HDC half double crochet sl slip
BPDC back post double crochet LDC linked double crochet sl st slip stitch
BPtr back post treble lp(s) loop(s) st(s) stitch(es)
C (1, 2...) contrast color (1, 2...) MC main color tr treble crochet
CC contrast color PC popcorn stitch Tch top of turning chain made
ch(s) chain(s) PM place marker at start of previous row
ch-sp chain space PS puff stitch WS wrong side
CSC center single crochet (also rem remaining YO yarn over
known as waistcoat stitch rep repeat ** repeat directions given
or crochet knit stitch) RM remove marker from * to *
DC double crochet rnd(s) round(s) () work stitches within ( ) as
EDC extended double crochet RS right side many times as directed or
ESC extended single crochet SC single crochet work stitches within ( ) in
Flp single or double crochet in SC2tog single crochet two together the same stitch or space
front loop only
3 Facets Cowl
