The carnation, the official flower of Mother’s Day, is known to represent love, adoration, trust, and gratitude. Carnations are also traditionally given to those who have lost mothers as a symbol of loving memory. As a mother grieving my own mother, this symbolism bears deep meaning for me in multiple ways.
Give this cowl as a gift to the mothers and mother figures in your life, and to those experiencing the absence of these figures, to show your gratitude and love for them.

Sweet rows of bead stitch in this design mimic the shape of fluffy, blooming carnations. Worked in-the-round, the construction includes gradual increases to give this accessory the perfect drape to showcase those textured stitches.

You will need:
Approx. 400 yd/365 m of worsted weight yarn
Size I/5.5mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Yarn used for sample:
URU.Yarn Glimmer (90% Superwash Merino, 10% Stellina, 215 yd / 100 g

Stitches and Abbreviations:
ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
hdc ridge: half double crochet ridge stitch (see special techniques)
inc: increase
dc: double crochet
bead st: bead stitch (see special techniques)
rep: repeat

Gauge: 14 stitches x 10 rows/ = 4” (10 cm) in stitch pattern below, blocked
Worked in the round:
Ch 29, sl st to first ch to create a loop, ensuring not to twist chs.
Ch 1 (ch does not count as st) hdc around, sl st to first hdc at end of round. (28)
Ch 1, hdc ridge st around, sl st to first st at end of round. (28)
Ch 2 (does not count as st), skip first st, dc, bead st around post of dc just worked, skip next st, dc, bead st around post of dc just worked, rep from to end, sl st to first dc at end of round. (28)
Rep rounds 1-3 for a total of 10 rows, ending on a rep of round 1. When gently blocked and laid flat, swatch should measure 4” in width and 4” in height. Adjust hook size to meet gauge as necessary.

Finished Cowl Measurements:
Diameter: 11” / 28 cm at top of cowl, 14” / 35.5 cm at bottom
Length: 14” / 35.5 cm