Elegant, timeless, and just a little bit romantic, the Regency Elegance Cowl brings a touch of Jane Austen-inspired charm to your wardrobe. This lighter-weight reworking of my Italian Elegance Cowl is crocheted in DK-weight Elizabeth yarn from Bad Sheep Yarn for a soft, graceful drape. Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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Falling in love with Bad Sheep Yarn Elizabeth
I had the opportunity to meet Marcy, the amazing dyer behind Bad Sheep Yarn, a few years ago. And every time since, she has struck me with her joy, her liveliness, and her love of her craft! And you can see it in her yarns.
I've been lucky enough to collect a few Bad Sheep Yarn skeins, but when I was looking through my yarn, this Elizabeth DK really jumped out at me! It's inspired by Jane Austen, and is described as "a warm dusty rose variegated colorway that looks like it was picked straight out of a prettyish sort of wilderness. Grey, herb green, gold, dusty rose, and purple color blocks are festooned with heavy plum, peachy pink, and pink-red speckles."
I had just the one skein, so I knew I had to make something special. And I also knew that one of my old patterns needed a refresh - and it's the perfect one-skein project!
This was such a lovely yarn to stitch with; I actually found myself sad with how quickly the Regency Elegance Cowl worked up! The Superwash Merino/Nylon blend feels great to the touch and is durable enough for everyday wear. I'm definitely in love with this yarn.
Why You Should Make the Regency Elegance Cowl
When I designed the Italian Elegance Cowl, I wanted something simple to show off a unique yarn. But of course, that yarn has since been discontinued. And you know me... I always have to be improving things...
So I started over from the beginning, with a lighter-weight wool-blend yarn. Then I upgraded some of the stitches for better stretch and even better details. The variegated yarn adds color and movement, and the simple pattern lets it shine.
And now, we have the Regency Elegance Cowl! It's soft, pretty, and just fancy enough to make an ordinary outfit feel special. The delicate texture and graceful drape make it a quick, one-skein luxury piece that combines cozy warmth and elegant lightness, perfect for the transitional seasons.
Regency Elegance Cowl
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US - I, 5.0mm crochet hook - Furls Odyssey II
245 yds Bad Sheep Yarn DK in Elizabeth (75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon, 245 yds/224 m; 100g)
Gauge: 6 clusters x 7 rows = 4" (10cm)
Size: 17" wide x 9" high laid flat
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Regency Elegance Cowl Tutorial - COMING SOON
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Special Stitch:
Cluster - dc2tog worked into just one stitch or space (no decrease made)
NOTES:
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.
If you would prefer to avoid using the FDC stitch, you can instead ch 108, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook (do not count as a st), then dc in each rem ch across and join.
If you would prefer to avoid using the CSDC stitch, you can instead ch 3 or use another double crochet substitute.
Regency Elegance Cowl Instructions
Rnd 1: Leaving a 6 inch tail, FDC 106; without twisting, join to first st made to work in the rnd. (106 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. (53 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: CSDC in first st, dc in each rem ch sp and st around; join and break yarn. (106 sts) Use the tail before the slip knot to sew the bottom of the first stitch to the bottom of the last stitch.
I hope you enjoy creating your own Regency Elegance Cowl! If you share on socials, I would love to see it! You can always tag me @mooglyblog!
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