Linen Hearts

This pattern introduces **a new colorwork technique** based on the linen stitch and presents the first stitch in this series - *Linen Hearts*. It includes a detailed explanation of **the stitch pattern** itself, including written instructions, a chart and a photo tutorial. You can use these instructions for any rectangular project (blankets, scarves, etc.). In addition to the stitch instructions, the pattern includes **two cowl designs** worked in two different yarn weights (worsted and sport/DK): - in the original stitch pattern (light blue cowl) - and in a modified version, where the colors alternate to create a slightly different visual rhythm (orange cowl). ★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited ★ Written out and charted, with a photo tutorial on stitches and swatch instructions (suitable for scarves and blankets) ★ Language: English (US crochet terms) ★ Pages: 10 **MATERIALS, YARDAGE, FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** **Option 1: Light blue cowl** • Yarn: Malabrigo Rios; worsted weight; 210 yards / 192 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash merino wool • Hook: US I-9 (5.5 mm) • One skein each in shades 292 Sobre La Luna (MC) and 063 Natural (CC) • 23 ½'' (60 cm) circumference, 11½'' (29.5 cm) height **Option 2: Orange cowl** • Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo; sport/DK weight; 335 yards / 306 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash merino wool • Hook: US 7 (4.5 mm) • One skein each in shades 089 Flama (MC) and 063 Natural (CC) • 27'' (69 cm) circumference, 16'' (40.5 cm) height **TECHNIQUE** The colorwork stitch pattern is based on the linen (moss) stitch, with some sc replaced by specific stitch. *I create new crochet stitches to show a quieter, softer side of crochet: calm, simple, and casual. My patterns may look unusual at first only because the technique is new to you, just like your first chain or single crochet once was. After a little practice, it feels easy and natural.* > ✦ Subscribe for new patterns, stitch > experiments, and insights into my > creative process: > www.cupofstitches.com/subscribe > > ✦ You can also find me on: > [Instagram][2] ~ [TikTok][3] ~ > [Facebook][4] [1]: https://www.cupofstitches.com/newsletter [2]: https://www.instagram.com/ravliki/ [3]: https://www.tiktok.com/@ravliki [4]: https://www.facebook.com/crochetravliki/ [5]: https://www.cupofstitches.com/