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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Cowls, Scarves, and Shawls

    Starstuff Cowl

    Published: Jul 18, 2014 · Modified: Oct 28, 2020 by Tamara Kelly · 47 Comments

    )As Carl Sagan famously said, “The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff.” And that applies double to the Starstuff Cowl crochet pattern!

    Starstuff Cowl - free #crochet pattern from Mooglyblog.com!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

    Because not only does this cowl now exist in the universe, but it's made of stars! I took the Glittery Crochet Stars pattern that I designed last year, and used it to create this gorgeous one skein cowl. It's light enough for AC'ed summer rooms, or you can double it and stay extra cozy this winter.

    Starstuff Cowl - free #crochet pattern from Mooglyblog.com!

    Add more skeins, make it longer, go crazy - the Starstuff Cowl is totally customizable! And it's join as you go - love it! Because this pattern is made up of motifs, the directions are a little different. I've made it as clear as I can with words and graphics.

    Starstuff Cowl - free #crochet pattern from Mooglyblog.com!

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    Starstuff Cowl

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    • US - J, 6.00 mm hook (Furls Fiberarts in Purpleheart)
    • 270 yds Red Heart Unforgettable (100% Acrylic; #4 Medium/UK: 10-12 ply; 270 yards/246 m; 3.5 oz/100 g)
      Colorway shown: Sunrise (1 ball)
    • Gauge: Each star motif is approximately 2.5" wide
    • Finished size: Approximately 44" long, but easily customizable
    • Click here for the Starstuff Cowl video tutorial!
    Red Heart Yarn Unforgettable - Sunrise
    Click on the photo to see this yarn on RedHeart.com!

    To make this pattern, you'll be making 60 stars, of 2 rounds each. The first star is made alone, and then each star is joined to the previous star(s) while making the 2nd round. Here are the instructions for the first star:

    • Round 1: Starting with a magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st) and dc 10 into the ring. Join to 1st dc with a sl st. (10 dc)
    • Round 2: *Ch 2, dc in the next st. Ch 3, work 2 sc around the post of the dc st. Sl st in the next st. Repeat from * 4 times, finishing the last repeat with a sl st in the 1st st of the first Round. Break yarn and weave in ends. (I do recommend weaving in ends as you go.)

    Glittery Crochet Stars in 2 Rounds - 5 pt chart

    Now take a look at the following graphic. This is your plan for the rest of the scarf. The stars are numbered in order for the first 6, and you add them in this layout until you get to the last 3 - 58 to 60. Each point of the star will be joined to the the stars around it, except for the points that stick out at the sides.

    Starstuff Cowl Layout

    To start the next star, start as for the first star, then, when you get to the ch 3 that is in bold above, stop at the ch 1, remove your hook,  insert your hook into the ch sp of the star point you want to join to, and then put the loop of the second star back on your hook. Finish the ch 3 and the rest of the star as written. See the graphics below.

    Starstuff Cowl how to join

    Starstuff Cowl Step by Step

    Work across, from left to right in rows of 3, repeating the joining method seen above whenever you see the points of two pentagons touch, as in the layout above. When you are joining to two stars, insert your hook in the "newest" star. So for Star 5, join to Star 4 for the first circle, Star 2 for the second and third circle.

    When you've made 19 rows of 3 stars each, it's time to work the joining row that will turn it into a cowl (unless you want to keep going and make it into a bigger cowl or scarf!). In this row, almost all the points of all the stars will connect to other stars, except for the very first point of Star 58. Look again at the first graphic, and you'll see colored dots at the bottom of the first row and top of the last row - these are the joins that create the cowl, and they are color coded so you can see how they match up.

    Finally, work a sc border all around both edges, and make sure all ends are woven in. Block as needed.


    Starstuff Cowl - free #crochet pattern from Mooglyblog.com!

    I blocked my Starstuff Cowl by getting it damp and pinning it out flat until it dried. And now It's all ready for me to wear to the Knit and Crochet Show next week! When I return, I'll be happy to make a video tutorial, if you feel you need one - let me know in the comments!

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    Written pattern and graphics copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details.

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    1. 1

      Alex

      July 18, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Love it! Please make a video!!!

      Reply
    2. 2

      Mrs. Tammy Hurst

      July 18, 2014 at 11:48 am

      hi, I would love to see a video for this, it a beautiful cowl. I have been crocheting off & on for 30 years, but only simple stuff so I still consider my self a beginner. So videos is better for me. Thanks for sharing your patterns with us.

      Reply
      • 3

        Tamara Kelly

        July 18, 2014 at 6:15 pm

        Will do as soon as I get back from my trip! 🙂

        Reply
    3. 4

      Elayne Mordoff

      July 18, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Your instructions and diagrams are clear as a bell. Thank you for this. It will make a gorgeous thank you gift!

      Reply
      • 5

        Tamara Kelly

        July 18, 2014 at 6:14 pm

        😀 Thank you so much Elayne!

        Reply
    4. 6

      Francine

      July 18, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      You've done it again! Another must make scarf. Simply beautiful!

      Reply
    5. 7

      Nancy

      July 18, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      So each star is made separately, but attached as you go? I so want to make this cowl, but I'm having a hard time understanding it even with your explicit instructions. I will just have to try it. Sometimes when you're actually doing it and looking at the stitches, it makes more sense.

      Reply
      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        July 18, 2014 at 6:14 pm

        Yes! Make the first star all the way to the end, then attach each star as you go. 🙂

        Reply
    6. 9

      Nancy

      July 18, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Definitely need a video please!!!

      Reply
    7. 10

      Victoria

      July 18, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      I would love to see this in a video tutorial! I'm still new to crochet and would love to attempt this pattern <3

      Reply
      • 11

        Tamara Kelly

        July 18, 2014 at 6:12 pm

        I plan on making one as soon as I return from my trip! 😀

        Reply
    8. 12

      Nohra Chester

      July 18, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Would love to make a shrug or evening cover up with this stitch.

      Reply
      • 13

        Tamara Kelly

        July 18, 2014 at 6:13 pm

        For a wrap you just add more stars til you have the size you want! I might have to design a shrug - love that idea!

        Reply
    9. 14

      Sherry

      July 18, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Yes!! would love a video on how to make this! Thank you!!

      Reply
    10. 15

      Dot

      July 19, 2014 at 12:41 am

      Thanks! I really like it.

      Reply
    11. 16

      Peggy

      July 19, 2014 at 6:01 am

      Love this! A video for joining techniques would be great. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    12. 17

      bonnie Carey

      July 19, 2014 at 9:54 am

      I think I understand. I am anxious to try it. I do not find videos helpful. I work best off the written word and a few pictures.

      Reply
    13. 18

      Eileen

      July 19, 2014 at 10:20 am

      This is beautiful. I'm going to try to make it as soon as I finish 2 childrens' sweaters for my nephews. I'm so looking forward to it. Thank you for sharing. I love new things and this is very new. Thanks again.

      Reply
    14. 19

      NekoGecko

      July 19, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      This would look good as a cover-up or skirt, too. Really pretty pattern! 🙂

      Reply
    15. 20

      Rosa Maria

      July 20, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      Lindo!Lindo demais!Sou novata 🙂 Por favor preciso de um video,,obrigada, <3

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        July 21, 2014 at 9:26 am

        😀 Thank you!

        Reply
    16. 22

      michelle

      July 20, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      I'm a little confused about the construction ... Am I cutting the yarn and weaving in ends for each star? Or is there a way to make a continuous chain that are joined?

      Reply
      • 23

        Tamara Kelly

        July 21, 2014 at 9:29 am

        Sorry for the confusion! This is worked in motifs, so you'll need to cut the yarn after each star.

        Reply
    17. 24

      Alice

      August 01, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Just went to buy the supplies today! I couldn't decide which color way to choose since ALL the Red Heart Unforgettable colors are stunning. But I decided to follow your lead and go with Sunrise. Already 2 stars made (and joined). It's funny because I'm still working your lace chevron wrap pattern, but this pattern was too tempting not to distract me from it (that is a lovely pattern as well). Oh well...life is just one giant WIP. Thanks for the free pattern, and for all your great tutorials!

      Reply
      • 25

        Tamara Kelly

        August 01, 2014 at 6:00 pm

        😀 Thank you so much Alice! This one was a LOT quicker than the Chevron Lace Wrap. 😀

        Reply
    18. 26

      sare

      August 04, 2014 at 6:55 am

      hi,dear thank you .

      Reply
      • 27

        Tamara Kelly

        August 04, 2014 at 11:17 am

        😀 You're welcome, and hello!

        Reply
    19. 28

      Karen

      August 19, 2014 at 11:49 am

      What a cool pattern! I love that it's a one skein project!

      Reply
      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        August 19, 2014 at 4:07 pm

        😀 Thank you so much Karen!

        Reply
    20. 30

      wendycats

      September 09, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      It's not every day that one sees Carl Sagan quoted in a crochet pattern! Thanks for this.

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        September 10, 2014 at 8:58 am

        😀 You are very welcome Wendy!

        Reply
    21. 32

      Danielle Amely

      November 09, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      I love this pattern! However, Im left handed and am having some trouble joining the stars... should I do it right to left instead of left to right? Any help would be appreciated

      Reply
      • 33

        Tamara Kelly

        November 10, 2014 at 8:22 am

        Thank you Danielle! Yes, left to right would probably work better for you. 🙂

        Reply
    22. 34

      Cari

      November 14, 2014 at 7:04 pm

      I hope I can make this scarf, its soooo pretty! I love it! thank you for sharing it!

      Reply
    23. 35

      Collie

      March 29, 2015 at 11:06 pm

      Gorgeous stars x if I do pattern in one or two colours could I just sew stars together thanks for lovely pattern

      Reply
      • 36

        Tamara Kelly

        March 30, 2015 at 9:07 am

        Hi Collie! Thank you! Since each star is added one at a time, this would work really well for one or more skeins of yarn - it's a fun stashbuster too!

        Reply
    24. 37

      Jerilyn

      February 16, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Really pretty cowl!
      Please make us a video!
      Can this be turned into a scarf instead by using more than 1 skein? Thank you!

      Reply
      • 38

        Tamara Kelly

        February 17, 2016 at 9:35 am

        Hi Jerilyn, thank you! There is a video tutorial HERE! 🙂 You can absolutely just keep adding stars to make it longer for a scarf!

        Reply
    25. 39

      Julie

      February 17, 2016 at 11:35 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful pattern and making it available for downloading and printing. I can't wait to make some for gifts. Everyone loves receiving hand made, unique gifts like this and your free pattern makes it so easy to come up with something new.

      Reply
      • 40

        Julie

        February 17, 2016 at 11:38 am

        I want to add "thank you!" for using a yarn that is easy to find and purchase. So many patterns use yarn that I can't find and then have to try to figure out how to substitute something else.

        Reply
        • 41

          Tamara Kelly

          February 17, 2016 at 4:34 pm

          🙂 I'm glad you like it! Thank you Julie!

          Reply
    26. 42

      Joanne

      February 17, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you for a beautiful pattern. Am anxious to try it! I was wondering if this could be made using hearts. Do you have instructions for heart crochet by any chance? I'd love that too!! Thanks again

      Reply
      • 43

        Tamara Kelly

        February 18, 2016 at 9:48 am

        Hi Joanne! Thank you, what a fun idea! I don't have a heart pattern myself, but there are lots on Ravelry, and I'm sure several would work great!

        Reply
    27. 44

      Jeanne Joseph

      January 20, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      I would love a tutorial. It is always a bit easier to understand.

      Reply
      • 45

        Tamara Kelly

        January 22, 2018 at 6:54 pm

        Hi Jeanne! The tutorial is linked above in the bullet points and is at https://www.mooglyblog.com/how-to-crochet-starstuff-cowl/

        Reply
    28. 46

      Denise Feliciano

      January 20, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      😍please make a video when u have time about this scarf pattern ty happy Valentine's day soon

      Reply
      • 47

        Tamara Kelly

        January 22, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        Hi Denise! The video tutorial is at https://www.mooglyblog.com/how-to-crochet-starstuff-cowl/ 🙂

        Reply

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