Medusa Cowl

This pattern was originally published as **Northwest Wools'** contribution to the 2026 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 5-8, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the **2026 Pattern Collection: Mythical Creatures.** *While Medusa's head inspires fear, her tail is much safer -- and more beautiful -- to look at. You can sport a scaly look of your own with this fun-to-crochet cowl! The Medusa Cowl is composed of two panels: one features shell stitch, and the other uses alligator stitch to mimic Medusa's scales.* **Yarn** Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Starke 6, 75% superwash wool, 25% nylon, 437 yds; colorway is #2204, Green Week **Hooks** 4.5mm/size 7 crochet hook **Gauge** Shell panel: 2½ shells wide by 6½ shells tall = 4 inches; Alligator panel: 5 scales wide by 8 scales tall = 4 inches **Notions** locking stitch markers **Finished Measurements** Circumference = 23”, Length = 11” tall, measured at point of alligator panel **Skill Level** Advanced Beginner