Crochet Vintage Floral Granny Square Cowl Free Pattern

Crochet Vintage Floral Granny Square Cowl Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in 8 colors (e.g., Red Heart Unforgettable and Red Heart Soft)
• Crochet hook size H/5mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

Each granny square measures approximately 2.5 inches.

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet

Instructions:

Floral Granny Square:

1. Round 1: With your chosen color, make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join with sl st to first sc. (6 ch-3 spaces)
3. Round 3: Sl st to first ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 space, *3 dc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Assembling the Granny Squares:

Repeat the granny square pattern to make a total of 48 squares, using different colors for variety. Lay the squares out in a 4x12 rectangle, alternating colors.

Joining the Squares:

1. Using a neutral color, join the squares by whip stitching through the back loops or use the join-as-you-go method with slip stitches along adjoining sides.

Finishing the Cowl:

1. Join Ends: Bring short ends of the rectangle together to form a tube. Use a tapestry needle to sew the ends together with whip stitches.
2. Edging: With a neutral color, join yarn with a sl st in any stitch along the edge, ch 1, sc evenly around the edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Your vintage floral granny square cowl is complete! Block as necessary to achieve the final shape. Enjoy your new cozy accessory!