Create Your Cozy Crochet Skinny Cowl: A Versatile Accessory for All Seasons

Materials

Yarn scrap from your stash in all colors

Or any weight #4 yarn

Hook: US Size (5.00 mm)

Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Gauge

16 st X 5 rows (4″ X 4″)

Sizes

This sample is 4.5” width X 34” long

Stitch Key

Ch = Chain

Sc = Single Crochet

Dc = Double Crochet

St = Stitch

Specialty Stitches

Dc2Tog = 2 double crochet together

(Yo, insert hook in st, yo, draw a loop, yo, draw yarn through 2 loops) twice in the same st, yo, draw yarn through 3 loops on the hook.

Dc3Tog = 3 double crochet together

(Yo, insert hook in st, yo, draw a loop, yo, draw yarn through 2 loops) three times in the same st, yo, draw yarn through all loops on the hook.

Notes

This pattern is written in US terminology.

This pattern is worked in rows.

Ch 2 does count as 1st st.

Ch 1 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.

Use two or more colors to make the pattern stand out.

Instructions

Ch 16

Row 1: Dc2tog in 3rd and 4th ch from hook, dc 1 in next 4 ch, dc 5 in next ch, dc 1 in next 4 ch, dc3tog in last 3 ch, turn.

Row 2: Ch2 (counts as first dc), dc2tog in next two stitches, dc 1 in next 4 ch, dc 5 in next ch, dc 1 in next 4 ch, dc3tog in last 3 ch, turn.

Rows 3-40: Repeat row 2, alternating colors as you go.

Weave in ends and cut yarn.

Finishing

If you wish to close this scarf to make a cowl, sew the ends using a tapestry needle.

You can continue adding rows and leave it open for a long skinny scarf.

You can add fringe or tassels to your long scarf.