Crochet Braided Ribs Neck Cozy
Indulge in the cozy comfort of a beautifully crafted neck warmer featuring crochet braided ribs. This stylish accessory not only keeps you warm during chilly days but also adds a touch of elegance to your outfit. The intricate design of the braided ribs gives the neck cozy a unique texture that is sure to catch the eye of onlookers. Handmade with care and attention to detail, the crochet braided ribs neck cozy is a versatile piece that can be worn with a variety of outfits. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply looking to stay warm and stylish on a casual day out, this accessory is the perfect choice. Treat yourself to the luxurious feel of the soft yarn against your skin while showcasing your impeccable sense of style with this must-have neck cozy.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished size: 6.75 inches (16.8 cm) wide x 30 inches (75 cm) long
Stitches used: Foundation Single Crochet (fsc), Chain (ch), Single Crochet (sc), Double Crochet (dc)
Materials:
- Yarn – Berroco “Ultra Wool” worsted weight, 100% superwash wool, 219 yds/200 m, 3.5 oz/100 g
- 1 skein Color #3318
- Hook – I-9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Notions – yarn/tapestry needle, 5 – 1/2” Buttons
Gauge: In X-stitch pattern 15 stitches and 8.25 rows = 4” Gauge is not critical, you want a soft fabric.
Special Stitches/Abbreviations:
X-st – Cross Stitch: Skip 1 st, dc in next st, working around the first dc made dc in the previous skipped st.
Pattern Notes:
All double crochet rows start with a modified turning chain. Turn and work a single crochet in first stitch, chain 2. Counts as first double crochet of the row.
Instructions
Row 1 (RS): Work 26 fsc.
Row 2: Turn, (sc, ch 2) in first st {counts as first dc here and thru-out pattern}, [X-st using next 2 sts] 12 times, dc in last st. (12 X-sts, 2 dc)
Row 3: Turn, (sc, ch 2) in first st, dc in next st, [X-st using next 2 sts] 11 times, dc in last 2 sts. (11 X-sts, 4 dc)
Rows 4 – 63: Alternate repeating Rows 2 and 3.
Row 64: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, [ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts] 4 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts.
Row 65: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, [2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 sts] 4 times, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in last 2 sts. Fasten off. (26 sc)
Finishing
Gently Block and weave in ends. Sew buttons on Right side of fabric at beginning of neck cozy along righthand edge of fabric to align with buttonholes from Row 64.