Crochet Textured Color Blocked Cowl with Twisted Fringe Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• 4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors (5 oz each)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in basic double crochet stitches.

Finished Size: Approximately 20 inches wide x 12 inches high.

Pattern Instructions:

Color Blocks:

1. Begin with Color A. Chain 70.
2. Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from hook, and in each chain across. (68 dc)
3. Row 2: Chain 2, turn. In the first stitch, work a front post double crochet (fpdc), then alternate back post double crochet (bpdc) and fpdc across. End with a bpdc. (68 stitches)
4. Row 3-6: Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 8 inches.
5. Change to Color B, and repeat Rows 1-6.
6. Change to Color C, and repeat Rows 1-6.

Assembling the Cowl:

1. Fold the piece in half, aligning the edges. Slip stitch the two shorter sides together to form a tube.

Adding Twisted Fringe:

1. Cut 16 strands of yarn, 12 inches long for each color you used.
2. Using a yarn needle, attach 4 strands of each color to the bottom edge of the cowl, spacing them evenly.
3. Twist each set of strands together and secure them with a knot at the end.

Finishing:

1. Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle.
2. Wear your colorful cowl and enjoy the warmth!