Free Crochet Pattern for how to crochet a cozy granny stitch dickey cowl.
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Yay! We have made it to the LAST GrannySpiration Challenge of the year. I am a little sad that the challenge is over, but I am quite proud of myself for sticking to the schedule and theme throughout the whole year. It was a personal challenge that I posed for myself at the end of 2016 for 2017, and asked a few friends to join in on, and it was awesome working alongside them and seeing what they came up with.
I sat and thought long and hard about what to make for this challenge… I thought about a Christmas ornament… a tree skirt… a new pillow… finally a cowl idea popped into mind. I jotted the idea down, and went to bed so I could start fresh on the idea.
First thing Friday morning, I pulled out the last skein of Berroco’s Vintage Yarn from my stash, and got to work on my vision, and the cowl turned out perfectly!
I made the ribbing wide so that it could be pulled up over my face to keep it and my ears warm if it was windy. When not windy, just fold over the ribbing, and it makes for a beautiful collar to go with the granny stitch handkerchief-like pattern.
This cowl only requires one skein, and would make a great holiday gift. Make this in your favorite color, or work the ribbing longer, wider or shorter for a custom fit (and adjust the granny stitch pattern as needed). One last thing I will say about this before I go on to the actual pattern – I wanted mine to be a little looser, but the ribbing has lots of give to it, and stretches about four to five inches. If you want a tighter cowl, shorten the ribbing section by one inch.
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Materials:
- 218 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Berroco’s Vintage Yarn in the Aquae (#5125) colorway
- I9/5.5mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternative: Lion Brand Wool Ease
For a warmer cowl that will better protect against the wind, you will want something with wool in it – the more wool, the better. The more synthetic yarns, like acrylic, the more the wind will go through.
Time Spent:
I worked my cowl in two seatings for a total of about three and a half hours.
Measurements:
- As WIP: 6 5/8″ Wide in Ribbing, 19″ Long Before Sewing Ribbing
- Finished: 9.5″ Wide at Ribbing, 11.25″ at Tallest Point
- Sized to fit Average Woman/Teen – Ribbing has lots of give
Gauge:
14 DC by 8 Rows = 4″ Wide
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- DC – Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- RS – Right Side of Fabric
Pattern Notes:
Beginning chain 1 does not count as a stitch, but beginning chain 2 in the granny stitch pattern does.
In the ribbing pattern, it’s indicated to work the first and last stitches into both loops as normal. This is to keep a straighter, cleaner edge.
I worked my join in Row 92 with a simple slip stitch, which creates a seam that hides on the wrong side of the cowl, but is visible if you fold the ribbing part down. If this seam bothers you, you may opt to fasten off with a long tail after Row 91, and whipstitch the two pieces together, then you’ll rejoin your yarn to begin the granny stitch pattern.
In the first round of the granny stitch pattern, you will work evenly around. In single crochet, this means to work on stitch per row. Joining will be done to the first stitch, not the beginning chain.
A cluster is referred to as a grouping of 3 double crochets that forms the granny stitch pattern.
Work the slip stitches in the granny stitch pattern loosely as you will work back into these stitches in the final round.
In Rounds 95 through 98, even though there isn’t a chain space before and after the center (formed by 3 double crochets, a chain 3, and another 3 double crochets), you will still count it as a chain space to work into as you go.
Begin Ribbing:
Chain 29. SC into the 2nd chain, and into each chain across. (28 SC)
R2 – 91: Chain 1, turn. SC into the first SC, now working into the BLO: SC into the next 26 SC, back in both loops: SC into the last SC. (28 SC)
R92: Chain 1, turn. Fold, and lay right sides together. Working through both layers, slip stitch into the 1st stitch, and across. (28 stitches)
Begin Granny Stitch Pattern:
Turn ribbing so the right side is facing out. Slip stitch into the next stitch. Chain 2. DC into each of the next 2 stitches, chain 1, skip the next stitch, (DC into each of the next 3 stitches, chain 1, skip the next stitch) 22x. Join. (23 clusters)
R94: Turn. Slip stitch into each of the next 3 DC, and then into the chain 1 space. Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same space, chain 1, (3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1) 9x, 3 DC into the next chain space, (3 DC, chain 3, 3 DC) into the next chain space, 3 DC into the next chain space, (chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space) 10x. Do not join here, or until the final round. (22 clusters + center)
R95: Turn. Slip stitch into the 2nd and 3rd DC, and then into the chain 1 space. Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same space, (chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space) 10x, chain 1, (3 DC, chain 3, 3 DC) into the next chain space, 3 DC into the next chain space, (chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space) 10x. (22 cluster + center)
R96 – 98: Turn. Slip stitch into the 2nd and 3rd DC, and then into the chain 1 space. Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same space, (chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space) 10x, chain 1, (3 DC, chain 3, 3 DC) into the next chain space, 3 DC into the next chain space, (chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space) 10x. (22 cluster + center)
R99 (RS): Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 46 stitches, (SC, chain 3, SC) into the next chain 3 space, SC into the next 45 stitches, 3 SC into the next DC, SC into the side of the next DC, (SC into the next 2 DC, 3 SC into the next DC, SC into the side of the next DC) 4x, SC into the next 3 DC, SC into the side of the next DC, (3 SC into the next DC, SC into the next 2 DC, SC into the side of the next DC) 4x, SC into the same stitch as the 1st. Join. (148 SC)
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Please feel free to make and sell your own Ribbed Granny Stitch Cowl using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.
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Sigrid Swinnen says
Congratulations with finishing this challenge!! And I will come back next week to see what you've made. You're giving away so much goodies, awesome!
MarleneAnn BGoodman says
I love making granny square Christmas stockings
Tammie Belotti says
I am addicted to making hat's and cowls, and anything granny square!
Sandy Berl says
I love making and giving prayer shawls
Kimberly Marshall says
I like making shawls, or scarves.
ann smith says
I enjoy making triangle scarfs
Stephanie Cahow says
I love to make hats
Katie Flores says
My favorite thing to make has to be graphghans as I love to watch my patterns come to life!!!
Beach Denim says
I love making cowls for myself and my family. I also have been enjoying knitting for babies. I love making lovies and stuffed animals!
sarah oswald says
I love making blankets the most.
DeAnna Gordon says
My favorite thing to make is anything crocheted! I make anything & everything that catches my eye (which is ALOT! lol)
Marjan Hoebeke-Pfaff says
Such a lovely cowl! Great colour too!
Big hug and "Thank you!" for hosting this challenge. It's been challenging and fun and I was happy to be part of it!
Teresa B says
It’ really pretty, perfect for this season. I love the color too. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
VintageSouthernPicks Florence S says
I know nothing about crochet. I never learned how, but when I see something I like, it makes me want a little bit to learn. I really love this cowl pattern, and the fact that it's so versatile. Love the color too. I think I will just enjoy looking at the beautiful work of others!
Melanie Titus says
I love to make hats. There are so many varieties out there that you never have to repeat yourself if you don't want to. 😀
Heather Knisley says
Thanks for the giveaway! Now I'm looking forward to January.
BellbrookMama says
I like quick projects b/c I'm easily distracted…usually by pretty patterns and yarn. 😉 I've become a big fan of stitch markers b/c of my crochet ADD, too!
Rachel says
Right now I'm a little obsessed with shawls. So many variations, it's hard to do only one at a time!
wj says
My favorite thing to make is Shawls and Wraps. However, this triangle cowl is the perfect gift for my granddaughter. Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration that you provide.
Alexandra says
So wonderful to hear! So welcome!! I like making rectangle shawls, though, oddly enough I don’t enjoy wearing them? I love how they look on my dress form though, and then I gift them.
Danni says
I’m hoping to make this ribbed cowl soon, thank you for the pattern, you are awesome, happy new year ❤️??
Karren Haller says
Thank you for the mention of #ohmyheartsiegirl and for stopping by to share your blog!!
I love to color of your cowl!
Judy Kuefner says
I am having trouble with the last round, what is ” side of 2nd dc” I don’t understand what that is. The rest of the pattern is very easy
Alexandra says
You normally work into the top of a stitch. In this case, you are working into the side of it to create the pretty scalloped edge.
marga says
HI! I know you posted this over 2 years ago, but I just finished mine and it looks amazing. Your instructions are so clear, I had not problem at all! Thanks!
I saw your pattern at ravelry, and it led me to your website.
Alexandra says
It never goes out of style. Glad you enjoyed this pattern 🙂
B.A. Brooks says
Hi, my sister and I are trying to do this triangle cowl, it would fit perfect for my sister when she just wants something to go under her jacket.
But we are having so much trouble! When we are trying to do row 94, we are ending up with 10 clusters on one side of the center and 11 clusters on the other. What are we doing wrong? Is there a typo somewhere? Other people seem to have been able to do this fine.
Alexandra says
You are absolutely right! I pulled out my original cowl to double check, but I had missed one cluster right after the center cluster. I have fixed it in the pattern. Should be good now. Let me know if anything!
Catherine Hawkins says
Like the other person who commented, I’m having trouble with row 94. I don’t think the pattern has been corrected. Can you give me the instructions again please. Then centre of the previous row surely needs to be the chain space, not the centre of a cluster of 3 double crochets. Thank you.
Alexandra says
Row 94 was corrected when I mentioned. The centers of each row line up. Typo in Row 95 that it isn’t 11x, it is 10x to reach the center.
Catherine says
Thanks Alexandra. So in row 95, does the 10 X include the 2 chain, 2 dc at the beginning of the round. Because row 93 has 23 clusters, the centre of those is the middle of a cluster, not a chain space. That’s what’s confusing me. Sorry to be a pain.
Alexandra says
The 10x only includes the information in the parenthesis right before it.
The pattern is written so that the granny stitch clusters are worked into a chain space, and not written to work into any of the double crochet stitches from the cluster. I believe after you work Round 94, you will see it come together.
Denise says
Can this be made larger to cover the shoulders?
Alexandra says
Sure! You could continue to work more repeats to make it larger, though I think it could be more heavy in the front just building the cowl with just a little over the arms, but if I were going to do more of a capelet, I would continue working in rounds after beginning the granny stitch pattern, and not work the staggering pattern along the back. If continuing in rounds, you’ll need to add some increases evenly to make the circle larger to fit over the shoulders – similar to how you would increase the crown of a hat.