Easy Crochet Romantic Lace Cowl

August 20, 2020

Easy Crochet Romantic Lace Cowl

Hello and welcome to the Creative-Capsule ...!!!

Today lets talk some crocheting. In winters, there nothing more comforting than to sitting in the bed with a ball of yarn and coffee. This is a super easy crochet cowl pattern that is perfect to keep you warm in the cold winds.

This is a very beautiful textured crochet stitch and it is incredibly simple. This pattern consist of only the basic chain stitch and double crochet stitch. It is a very straight forward pattern and once the foundation row is done , there is no counting involved. It is just one row repeat, and that's why its perfect for the train rides or while watching Netflix on your couch.

If you are new to crocheting and not familiar with the terms and stitches then you can refer to my previous post for basic crochet stitches.

https://stuffonmytable.blogspot.com/2020/05/learn-basics-of-crochet-art.html

Things you will need:

3 Balls of yarn (8ply shimmer yarn in color sage)
Crochet hook ( 4.00mm)
Sewing needle
Scissors or yarn cutter

Abbreviations:

CH - Chain stitch

DC - Double crochet

Instructions:

1. Make your foundation chain in multiples of 5 until it is about 50 cm. I made 85 chains.

CH 85

2. Insert your hook in the fifth chain from the hook and make 1 double crochet.

1 DC in the 5th CH

3. Now we will start the repeat. chain 2, skip 5 chains and in the sixth chain make (4 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet). Repeat this until you reach the end of your foundation chain. In the last chain make 4 double crochet.

Repeat * CH 2, Skip 5 CH, (4 DC, CH 2, 1 DC) * , 4 DC

At the end of the row , make 4 double crochet in the last chain. The lines in the picture are the double crochets and the dots are the chains

4. Chain 4 and turn your work. Make 1 double crochet in the first stitch.

CH 4, 1 DC

5. Chain 2 and insert your hook in the chain 2 space and make (4 double crochet, chain2, 1 double crochet). Repeat until the end of the row. In the last chain 2 space make 4 Double crochet

Repeat * CH 2, In the CH 2 Space ( 4 DC, CH 2, 1 DC) *, 4 DC

6. Repeat the steps for every row until your work is 60cm long.

7. Fold in half and join the sides using single crochet.

8. This lacy cowl is a perfect for accessorizing your coats and you can also wear it as a snood.

This beautiful zig-zag looking lacy stitch is great for cowl, scarfs, shawls or even baby blankets. It looks like a complex crochet piece but is incredibly simple to make. Give it try and you will be surprised how easy it is.

If you happen to make this beautiful cowl, I would love to see the results. You can tag your pictures on Instagram with hashtag #creativecapsuleblog or tag me @meopenbook . Don't forget to share this post with your crafty friends. Happy Crocheting!!