The Italian Elegance Cowl combines a relaxing stitch pattern and luxurious Italian yarn for a pretty and practical piece that works up in an afternoon - with just one skein!
Disclaimer: Materials provided by Red Heart and Furls Crochet; this post includes affiliate links.
When you've finished all those projects for others, it's time to make something special just for you! And Red Heart An Italian Story Luce is the perfect yarn for that sort of project. A touch of mohair and sequins - yes, please!
The Italian Elegance Cowl is surprisingly light and soft, perfect to wear out in 3 seasons, and inside all year long. The open stitch pattern is simple and stress-free, and you can finish your own cowl in just a couple of hours, with just one ball of yarn - treat yourself!
Italian Elegance Cowl
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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
200 yds Red Heart An Italian Story Luce (4 - Medium/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 218 yd/199 m; 3.5 oz./100 g)
Colorway Shown: Granito (1 ball)
Gauge: 10 sts x 6 rows = 4"/10cm in main cluster st pattern
Finished Size: 30" around (15" laid flat) x 10" wide
Helpful Links & Tutorials:
Italian Elegance Cowl Tutorial
Special Stitch:
Cluster - dc2tog worked into just one stitch or space (no decrease made)
NOTE:
To join the bottom of the first rnd, use the tail before the slip knot to sew the bottom of the first stitch to the bottom of the last stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rnd 1: Ch 86, skip 2 chs closest to the hook, dc in each rem st across; without twisting, join to first st made to work in the rnd. (84 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in same st, ch 1, skip next st, *cluster in next st, ch 1, skip next st; rep from * around and join. (42 clusters)
Rnd 3 - 14: Sl st into next ch sp, ch 2, dc in same ch sp, ch 1, skip next cluster, *cluster in next ch sp, ch 1, skip next cluster; rep from * around and join. (42 clusters)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, dc in each st and ch sp around; join and break yarn. (84 sts)
If this pattern does inspire you to make your own Italian Elegance Cowl, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!
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Judy
So pretty! I love that it's warmth with class. You can wear it to work, at work, and for a night out after work! Thank you for the pattern!
Daisy Dianne Bromlow
You will not believe this - I went to Joannes yesterday and purchased some Awesome grey yarn ( not knowing what I was going to make with it ) - one skein will be used for this . Thank you - the timing was perfect.
Tamara Kelly
♥ Kismet! I'm so glad you found it, thank you Daisy!
Mary Jane Hubbert
Very interested in new patterns. Thank you.
Tamara Kelly
🙂 Thank you Mary Jane!
Carolyn
Very Pretty !
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Carolyn! 🙂
CONNIE DEXHEIMER
Tamara can I make this cowl narrower for my short neck?
Thank You.
Connie
Tamara Kelly
Hi Connie! Yes, you can start with any multiple of 2 and then work only as many rows as you like! 🙂
Rose
Thank you so much, it is lovely. I am definitely going to make this
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Rose! ♥
Diane Tomas
Do I turn at the end of each row?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Diane! No need to turn, just join with a slip stitch in the first dc of the round, and then slip stitch into the next chain space to begin the next round. 🙂
Kay
Just learned to crochet a few months ago so I appreciate that the pattern is easy to learn and unique and pretty to look at. The video was invaluable since as a beginner, I need lots of examples of how to read and correctly interpret patterns. After much practice, used an alpaca- merino - silk yarn and pleased that it came out so well. Thank you for the pattern!
Tamara Kelly
I'm so glad it was helpful and success for you! ♥ Thank you so much, Kay!