Peacock Cowl—Free Crochet Pattern

New free crochet pattern…the Peacock Cowl! If you’re looking for a quick & easy crochet project, this could be exactly what you’re looking for!

The Peacock cowl features an easy stitch pattern that is easily memorized. (Whether you’re memorizing crochet or memorizing piano chords, always take your time! The fact that this project has few row repeat really helps).

It is also a 1-skein project, which is always the best, isn’t it?!

The yarn I used for my cowl is Mary Maxim Prism. To get the same effect as mine, I highly recommend using this yarn! However, if you’d like a good substitute, I also recommend Lion Brand Mandala or Lion Brand Cupcake.

Both of these are also multicolored and DK weight, the same as Prism yarn!

As always, you can grab the inexpensive, ad-free version of this pattern on Etsy HERE.

A big thanks ahead of time to all who purchase! You put a huge smile on my face! 🙂

Peacock Cowl

BY DESERT BLOSSOM CRAFTS

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Notes:

1. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
2. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc
3. Cowl is easily adjustable. The stitch pattern is a multiple of 6+1, so width can be adjusted by adding or subtracting in this number to the fsc row. Length can be adjusted by repeating more rows (more info in pattern).

Materials:

• Approximately 275 yards of DK weight yarn (#3 light)
• Sample yarn: Mary Maxim prism yarn, 1 cake
• G (4.25mm) Hook
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Fsc – foundation single crochet

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Instructions:

Fsc 43 (or a multiple of 6+1 to adjust length).

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout) dc in next fsc. Sk 1 fsc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next fsc. *Sk 2 fsc, dc in next fsc. Sk 2 fsc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next fsc. Rep from * until 4 fsc left. Sk 2 fsc, dc in last 2 fsc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Sk 2 dc, dc in next ch-2 sp. *Sk 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc. Sk 2 dc, dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 4 dc left. Sk next 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc. *Sk 2 dc, dc in next ch-2 sp. Sk 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Rep rows 2-3 for a total of 48 rows, OR until cowl reaches desired length!  

Last row: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc. Sc in between next 2 dc. Sc in next 3 dc. Sc in next ch-2 sp. *Sc in next 5 dc, sc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 5 dc are left. Sc in next 3 dc. Sc in between next 2 dc. Sc in last 2 dc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing..

Finishing:

Fold your finished rectangle in half and sew the 2 ends together. Note that the fabric is reversible, so it doesn’t matter which sides you put together when sewing.

Weave in ends.

I hope you have enjoyed this pattern. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me.

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Happy Crocheting! 🙂

—Rachel 

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