Painter's Garden Cowl

**Everyday Pattern Discount** Spend $15 or more and automatically receive 15% off your order at checkout. *(Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previous purchases.)* ——— Vibrant colors and luscious textures abound in this cowl inspired by Impressionist gardens. As you crochet, the self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you. The floral motif in this cowl was designed to work with the color sequences in the yarn so that a different color is dominant in each round, meaning you never have to cut your yarn or change colors! Each motif will be a little different, and that’s the magic – with this pattern you are sure to create your own unique accessory. This intermediate-level project combines a variety of stitches, including puffs, popcorns, spike stitches, and granny stitches. Square- and triangle-shaped floral motifs are joined as you go into two chevron panels, which are then connected by sections of granny stitch to form a tube. A detailed, 11-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble the cowl. **Skill Level** Intermediate **Finished Measurements** 30 inches (76 cm) in circumference x 12 inches (30.5 cm) long **Materials for Cowl** Noro Silk Garden medium weight silk/mohair/lambswool yarn (110 yds/100 m; 1.75 oz/50 g per hank): 4 skeins *(sample shown used almost all of 4 skeins)* Size G/6/4.00mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle **Yarn Note** • Pattern is designed for medium-weight yarn. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. • This pattern works best with self-striping yarns that have short color sequences. **Suggested Yarn Substitutes** • Sirdar Jewelspun • Järbo Cookie • Lion Brand Ferris Wheel • Hobbii Winterglow • Premier Yarns Spun Colors **Gauge** Motif = 4 inches (10 cm) square In granny stitch: 12 dc and 7 rows = 3 inches (8 cm), blocked PATTERN INCLUDES • Premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs. • List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques. • 3 stitch charts illustrate square motifs, triangle motifs, and join-as-you go in the final rounds. • Assembly Guide. • 11-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method. This pattern listing includes 3 downloadable files: (1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos, assembly guide, and stitch charts. (2) Photo Tutorial walks you step-by-step through the pattern, including how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method. (3) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. All text is in black. **Stitches Used** Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, puff, beginning popcorn, popcorn, spike single crochet, and granny stitch **Techniques Used** Adjustable ring (aka magic ring), working in the round, join-as-you-go assembly Pattern written in US crochet terms. Technical editing by [Randy Cavaliere][1] Tested by Lee Smith [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/people/YarnPrincess