Crochet Cupcake Stitch Cowl
The Crochet Cupcake Stitch Cowl is a delightful and charming accessory that adds a touch of sweetness to any outfit! This beautifully crafted cowl, designed with intricate cupcake stitches, brings a cozy and whimsical vibe to your winter wardrobe. Its soft and snug design is perfect for keeping you warm on chilly days while also showcasing your unique style with its fun cupcake pattern. Whether you're new to crocheting or a seasoned pro, this cowl is a fun and rewarding project to try out. So, grab your yarn and hooks, and let's create a sweet and stylish masterpiece together!
Skill: Intermediate
Materials:
- Crochet hook – I / 5.5 mm
- Yarn – Med (4) C1 — I Love This yarn / Fruit Salad 3.5 oz.
- C2 — Crafters Secret / Hot Rose – 3.5 oz.
- Yarn needle
Stitches:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (slst)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
- Shell Stitch (shst) 4 dc in the same st
- Change to (chgto)
Special Stitch: 4 Double Crochet Cluster –
(4 DCCL) (Stitching 4 DC Together)
*YO, pull up a loop in the next dc, yo pull through the 1 st 2 loops*
Repeat From * to * 3 More times,
You will have 4 unfinished dc, and 1 loop on your hook,
YO, pull through all 5 loops.
Size:
- 27 inches around X 8 inches Tall
- 3 chs = 1 inch
- 3 rows = 2 inches
Multiples: Repeats of 3 FDC + 2
Notes:
- Ch3 counts as a dc
- When Changing Colors Do Not Cut yarn, trail yarn up the inside of the cowl
Pattern:
R: 1 – With C1, 71 FDC, join in a circle with a slst (71 FDC)
Use your needle and Tail of yarn and Close The Gap
where we joined.
R: 2 – Chgto C2, leave C1 Attached,
Ch3, 3 dc in the same st as the ch3, sk 2 FDC,
*4 dc in the next FDC, sk 2 FDC*
Repeat from * to * around, join to the ch3 with a slst.
(23 shsts)
R: 3 – Chgto C1, leave C2 attached, ch2,
YO, pull up a loop in the next dc, yo pull through the 1 st 2 loops*
Repeat From * to * 2 More times,
You will have 3 unfinished dc, and 1 ch2 loop on your hook,
YO, pull through all 4 loops, ch 2
*4DCCL in the next set of 4 dc, ch 2*
Repeat From * to * around, join to the ch2 with a slst,
Slst in the next ch2 sp. (23 DCCL)
R: 4 – Chgto C2, leave C1, attached, ch3, 3 dc in the ch2 sp,
*4 dc in the next ch2 sp*
Repeat from * to* around, join to the ch3 with a slst
(23 shst)
R: 5 – Repeat R: 3
R: 6 – R: 11 — Repeat R: 4 – R: 5 – Alternating every other Row
Add Rows in increments of 2 if a taller cowl is desired.
R: 12 – Chgto to C2, ch3, 2 dc in the 1st ch 2 sp,
3 dc in each ch2 sp and 1 dc in the top of each DCCL around,
join to the ch3 with a slst, tie off and weave in your ends.
Tie – With C1, Ch 100, lace it through R: 12
Add a pompom to each end of the tie.
With C2, Use a Pompom Maker, or another method,
make 2 pompoms and attach one to each end of the tie.
