Kraken Cowl (crochet)

This is the crochet version of this pattern. For the knit version, please [CLICK HERE][1]. Who doesn’t love a good legend? The Kraken Cowl is inspired by old illustrations of the mysterious eight-armed sea monster that brought ruin to many a sailor. Now the Kraken has jumped from page to crochet hook and is eager to wrap its tentacles around your neck... and bring you warmth and coziness! This single-sided stranded colorwork cowl is worked in the round using two colors. Four decorative border options are included within the pattern. **TECHNIQUES UTILIZED** This pattern is worked with **stranded colorwork**, where floats are caught every few stitches at the back your work. Other unique techniques utilized in this pattern include: **Split Single Crochet (Waistcoat Stitch)** - Used for the colorwork chart, gives the appearance of knitted fabric **Front and Back Post Double Crochet** - Used for top and bottom hem, gives the appearance of ribbing **WHAT YOU’LL NEED** **Hook** US size G (4.25mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain listed gauge **Yarn & Yardage** Two high-contrasting colors in DK weight yarn MC: 204 yd / 186.5 m | CC: 303 yd / 277 m (If you crochet on the looser side and are having a hard time meeting gauge, instead of decreasing hook size consider utilizing sport weight yarn!) **Notions** Tapestry needle, 2 locking stitch marker, scissors **SIZING** **Size & Finished Measurements (when finished and blocked) One size** 13” W x 16” H / 40.5 cm W x 38 cm H laid flat (26” / 66 cm circumference) **Gauge** 15 stitches and 20 rounds for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #KrakenCowl so I can admire your beautiful work! Happy crocheting, friend! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kraken-cowl-knit