Can’t decide if you want a lacy cowl or something with a solid fabric? This beaded cowl is half and half, allowing for lots of styling options. For a little extra bling, add beads to the lacy half of the project.

Designer Dana Bincer

Yarn used Lion Brand LB Collection Silk Yarn (100% silk; 163 yd 150 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #200 aquarius, 3 skeins.

Hook U.S. size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Tools 93 color-matched glass seed beads, size 6º; yarn needle.

Finished measurements 53″ circumference and 6½” width.

Gauge 3 shells and 8 rows = 4″ in solid shell patt.