The Rushmore Cowl ::Crochet Pattern::

I have been trying to think up a new cowl design for awhile now. I stumbled upon a new stitch I had never tried called the Herringbone Half Double Crochet. I loved the way it looked so I gave it a try. It’s so easy but gives a different look. I started the cowl design using the new stitch and I love the way it turned out. I used a big crochet hook so it could be a quick project. I have been making these like crazy! I perfect addition to my markets and craft fairs this year. I hope you enjoy the pattern!

The Rushmore Cowl- Crochet Pattern

Get the PDF version HERE

Details:

Skill Level: Beginner

Hook: US 15mm

Notions: Scissors

Yarn Needle

Yarn: 1 1/2 balls of #6 Super Bulky (Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick used)

Finished Measurements:

Laying flat, 14 inches wide by 10 inches tall

Abbreviations:

FHdc- Foundation Half Double Crochet

Hhdc- Herringbone Half Double Crochet

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Ch- Chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

FO- Finish Off

Special Stitches:

FHdc:

Ch 2 *Yo, insert hook in last ch-1 made, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 1 lp on hook, yo, pull through all lps on hook, rep from * as indicated.

Hhdc:

1. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)

2. Pull first loop straight through the second (similar to a slip stitch)

3. Yarn over, pull through two remaining loops on hook.

Pattern Notes:

The cowl is worked in the round. You will join at the end of each round with a slip stitch into the 1st Hhdc.
The Foundation Hdc is optional but recommended. It will give your edge more stretch. This foundation chain will also count as your first row of your cowl. If you choose a regular chain, you will make one extra row of Hhdc’s. Check out THIS video on how to do the FHdc
The Ch 1 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as the first stitch. You will work 1 Hhdc into the same stitch you sl st into. This will help hide the seam.

Pattern

Round 1 and Foundation Chain:

Leaving about a 8 inch tail, Work the FHdc until you have 42 sts.

Join with a sl st to 1st FHdc. (42 sts)

Working in the round

Round 2-14:

Ch 1

Work 1 Hhdc in the 1st st and each st around. Join with a sl st to 1st Hhdc (42 sts)

FO and weave in your ends

*Make sure you stitch together the gap at the bottom from joining the FHdc’s together with tail