Lily’s Sweetheart Cowl – Images courtesy of © Kimberly Dierkhising Photography
Lily’s Sweetheart Cowl
Lily’s Sweetheart Cowl was designed on whim. I don’t know if it was the colors, the texture, or the gradient- perhaps all those things- that just called for it. It’s one of those pieces you just know someone is going to love every little bit about it and I can attest that Lily loves it! She is complimented everywhere she goes and after a year, she has requested I make it in another color- Cappuccino
Lily’s Sweetheart Cowl came to be just last year and was quickly accepted for publication. It has taken some time to post since my family relocated Fall-ish 2015. The boat is still rocking and I’m still unpacking and organizing my yarn. The system I had organized before is not working in this smaller space so I’m working on a new system. I’ll write about that in coming days. For now, let’s get to the pattern! I hope you enjoy it as much as Lily has. Please feel free to submit pictures of any works you have completed from my patterns. There is a link to submit in the menu.
Betty Zgames says, “I have made this one a couple of times. It always comes out nice.”
Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable worsted weight yarn (3.5 oz/270 yds): 1 skein #3965, Candied
Materials: US Size J/10 (6.0mm) crochet hook, yarn, needle, scissors
Difficulty: Easy
Size: One size fits most teens and adults.
Gauge: Not critical for this project.
Special Stitch:
Picot = Ch 5, sl st into 5th ch from hook
Notes:
Do not turn your work.
This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Round 1 is both the foundation ch and edging.
Below the instruction are some images courtesy of Teresa M. Sweetwood that you may find useful. Here she is wearing her Lily’s Sweetheart Cowl! Doesn’t she have an amazing smile?
Instructions:
Round 1: *Picot, ch 5; repeat from * around 22 times, sl st through center of 1st Picot to form loop — 22 Picots, 22 ch-5 spaces.
Round 2: Ch 10 (counts as dc, ch 8), *dc in next Picot, ch 8; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch-10 — 22 dc, 22 ch-8 spaces.
Round 3: Working in 1st ch-8 space, [sl st, ch 1] twice, sl st, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-8 space, ch 2; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to top of ch-2 to join—66 dc, 22 ch-2 spaces.
Round 4: Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 space, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to top of ch-2 to join — 66 dc, 22 ch-2 spaces.
Rounds 5–25: Repeat Round 4.
Finishing: Fasten off and weave in the ends.
The next few images are courtesy of Teresa M. Sweetwood. They show a select few steps you may find helpful. (Thank you, Teresa!)
Rounds 1 & 2
Round 3
I love this pattern but I am having a hard time understanding it. I guess I don’t read them very well. I can not figure out how to attach the rows. What does “8 space” mean? I need a video???? any help will be appreciated. Pam Scriber sent me????
Hello, Rose!
I sure hope I am understanding your question. When you see a phrase like this 3 dc in next ch-8 space, “ch-8 space” indicates the opening/loop/space created when that chain of 8 is completed. You work into the loop/space that has been created and not into a stitch. I sure hope this helps! Let me know, okay?
I am having a hard time understanding your written pattern. I can not figure out the connection to each row. Need a video????
I’m so sorry I can’t provide a video. Please feel free to email pictures of your progress and I’ll be happy to walk you through!
I have a question before I rip my progress out. I’ve never made a cowl before. Does this cowl have a twist in it? Mine is coming out with a twist, right or wrong according to your written pattern?
Thanks
There should not be a twist, Charity. If you think it’s in your starting chain, you could always pin it down to a towel until you are ready to join.
If your using that “Unforgettable” yarn it’s very hard to keep it from twisting. I am using one that is not so slinky and its working so much better????
You are so right!
Thank you for confirming. I pulled it out and got it to work correctly. Thank you.
Wonderful!
can you please tell me how many dc I end up with? I have more then 66. I thankyou so much,.
Hello, Diane ~
You definitely want to have 66 dc at the end of each beyond and including row 3. Please feel free to send a picture of your progress via Facebook or email so I may review it with you personally. 🙂
How can you use a size J hook on this small yarn ?
Hi Thea!
Is this a question about technique- like how to move the hook?
If you are asking why I went up one hook size from the recommendation on the sleeve, that is because I believe the stitch looks much prettier.
Hope that helps!
How many chains do you start with? Did I miss something? Thank you!
Hi,Evelyn! I’m so sorry to just now see your comment. I suppose it could read a little funny, but the very first round is actually your starting chain with picots worked in finishing in a loop.
I love it! Thanks for the pictures, they helped a lot.
I’m making a lot of these, I have so much yarn and this an easy and fast pattern.
Please help I seem to have twists in this. How do I prevent it? Should there be one twist. Thanks sooooo much!
I hope you got it, Teri! Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. Feel free to send me an image if you are still working on it.
So pretty! I love a nice cowl pattern. I’ve been waiting for that yarn to go on sale. 🙂
I’d absolutely love to have you link up at my weekly Yarn Fanatic Party. This week’s can be found here: http://www.thephilosopherswife.net/2016/10/yarn-fanatic-party-64.html
Thank you for your kind words, Rachel! It’s so worth it.
I just came across this a couple days ago, and I am in love! I haven’t had the chance to try the Unforgettable Yarn yet, but this is a great opportunity as it would made a beautiful Spring scarf.