Vibrant colors and luscious textures abound in this cowl inspired by Impressionist gardens. As you crochet, the self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you.

The floral motif in this cowl was designed to work with the color sequences in the yarn so that a different color is dominant in each round, meaning you never have to cut your yarn or change colors!

Each motif will be a little different, and that’s the magic – with this pattern you are sure to create your own unique accessory.

This intermediate-level project combines a variety of stitches, including puffs, popcorns, spike stitches, and granny stitches. Square- and triangle-shaped floral motifs are joined as you go into two chevron panels, which are then connected by sections of granny stitch to form a tube.

A detailed, 11-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble the cowl.

Skill Level Intermediate

Finished Measurements
30 inches (76 cm) in circumference x 12 inches (30.5 cm) long

Materials for Cowl
Noro Silk Garden medium weight silk/mohair/lambswool yarn (110 yds/100 m; 1.75 oz/50 g per hank): 4 skeins (sample shown used almost all of 4 skeins)
Size G/6/4.00mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

Yarn Note
• Pattern is designed for medium-weight yarn. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted.
• This pattern works best with self-striping yarns that have short color sequences.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
• Sirdar Jewelspun
• Järbo Cookie
• Lion Brand Ferris Wheel
• Hobbii Winterglow
• Premier Yarns Spun Colors

Gauge
Motif = 4 inches (10 cm) square
In granny stitch: 12 dc and 7 rows = 3 inches (8 cm), blocked

PATTERN INCLUDES
• Premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• 3 stitch charts illustrate square motifs, triangle motifs, and join-as-you go in the final rounds.
• Assembly Guide.
• 11-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method.

This pattern listing includes 3 downloadable files:
(1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos, assembly guide, and stitch charts.
(2) Photo Tutorial walks you step-by-step through the pattern, including how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method.
(3) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. All text is in black.

Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, puff, beginning popcorn, popcorn, spike single crochet, and granny stitch

Techniques Used
Adjustable ring (aka magic ring), working in the round, join-as-you-go assembly

Pattern written in US crochet terms.

Technical editing by Randy Cavaliere
Tested by Lee Smith