Primrose & Proper Cowl

Lace, and warmth combine to make this feminine cowl a great winter accessory you can quickly crochet yourself! The stitch pattern is interesting, yet easy for the advanced beginner. **This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.** **Difficulty:** Easy **Materials needed:** 5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 200-225 yards of #4 worsted weight Red Heart With Love in "Aran" Yarn needle Scissors **Stitches used:** ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces **Additional terms:** hdc in the 3rd loop: After turning, work all stitches for that row in the 3rd loop of the hdc from previous row (it will be in the front). Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back*, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop. *The textured portion of this cowl created by working hdc in the 3rd loop should always be facing you when beginning a new row where working in the 3rd loop is called for. **Gauge:** 12 hdc sts in 4" row. Each hdc st should be 3/4" tall. **Measurements:** 30" long, by approximately 6" wide. **Additional Notes:** -ch-2, or ch 3 at beginning of row counts as a stitch. -mark first and last st of row if you find your project is taking off diagonally so you don't miss those stitches. That is what causes the pattern to distort.