DIY: Two Strand Crochet Cowl / Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there! Happy Tuesday to you! Here is a free and easy crochet pattern to create this two strand crochet cowl, which is a technique where you utilize both yarn strands onto your hook at the same time. I love the effect that it offers, as well as the additional warm it brings as well.

Ingredients:    

Crochet Hook>> 10.00MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
  Yarn used>>Random Scrap Yarn [not sure of the brand, sorry!] [2 different colors]

  Stitch guide:   

HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain RND[number]= Round

Crocheting with Two Strand Reference Video Tutorial

With both yarn strands set onto the hook. You will be working in rounds to create the cowl!

CH  31

RND1-RND4: HDC into ALL of the STS, for ALL of the Rows, at the end of each Row, SS to continue work onto the next Row. Once you hit the final Row [Row 5] SS to complete work.

Once complete, Insert hook with one of the colors of your choice, on both sides of the cowl to create the trim.

RND5-RND9: HDC into ALL of the STS, for ALL of the Rows, at the end of each Row, SS to continue work onto the next Row. Once you hit the final Row [Row 10] SS to complete work.

 

 ashlee elle.

DIY: How to Crochet A Cowl! Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there! After a short break to work on some custom projects and orders, I have a handful of new Free Fall inspired crochet projects that I want to share! Perceiving my favorite season is swiftly approaching, my mind and notebooks, are engulfed with ideas and designs that I truly cannot wait to share! Enjoy!

Also, the leaf background is a DIY project I created myself!

Ingredients:    

Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.50MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
Scrap Yarn used>>Red Heart Super Saver

  Stitch guide:   

HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain R[number]= Row

CH 55
Connect the very last ST to the very first ST, you will be working in ROUNDS.
R1: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, SS to connect work.
R2-R3: *HDC into the very first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, into the following ST, [after the skipped] HDC once into the ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method for both Rows, at the end of each Row, SS to connect work..]
R4: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, SS to connect work.
R5: *HDC into the very first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, into the following ST, [after the skipped] HDC once into the ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method for both Rows, at the end of each Row SS to connect work..]
R6-R7: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, SS to connect work.
R8: *HDC into the very first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, into the following ST, [after the skipped] HDC once into the ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method for both Rows, at the end of each Row SS to connect work..]
R9-R11: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, SS to connect work.
R12: *HDC into the very first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, into the following ST, [after the skipped] HDC once into the ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST...[*Repeat method for both Rows, at the end of each Row SS to connect work..]
R13: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, SS to complete work, sew in the edges utilizing your yarn sewing needle.

ashlee elle.

DIY>> Lavender Love Crochet Cowl// Free Pattern!

Hello there! Happy Handmade Tuesday to you! These next few weeks I am planning to create items for the upcoming holiday season. Items that you can make for those special someone's in your life! This cowl popped in my head primarily because I love little accessories that can bring a simple outfit to life!

Ingredients//
Scissors
Crochet Hook H8-5.00MM
Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Crochet Terms//
SC= Single Crochet
DC= Double Crochet
HDC= Half Double Crochet
SS= Slip Stitch
ST(S)= Stitch(es)
CH= Chain

Let's Begin!
CH 38
Row 1: DC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 2
Row 2: HDC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 1
Row 3: *DC into the first ST, skip 1 ST, DC two times into the following ST after the skipped one. Repeat method until the end of the Row.
Row 4: HDC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 2
Row 5: DC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 1
Row 6: *DC into the first ST, skip 1 ST, DC two times into the following ST after the skipped one. Repeat method until the end of the Row.
Row 7: HDC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 2
Row 8: DC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 1
Row 9: *DC into the first ST, skip 1 ST, DC two times into the following ST after the skipped one. Repeat method until the end of the Row.
Row 10: HDC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 2
Row 11: HDC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. CH 1
Row 12: SC the entire row, connect the last ST to the very ST. SS and weave in the ends!

Happy Crafting!

The crochet hat made it to the semi-finalist round and is now available for voting which you can do HERE

or  HERE !

One vote per day, per person until the 23rd of November!!

ashlee elle.

DIY: The Autumn Bow Crochet Shoulder Shrug & Scarf.

Hello there! Happy Tuesday to you. I've had this yarn in my bin for quite awhile and this design had been in my head for the same amount of time. So I thought, why not combine the two worlds to create this shoulder shrug? For one, I love shrugs, especially this one that can also be utilized as a scarf, which is the best of two worlds. Which is why I thought I'd share the free pattern for those who love a good deal!

Ingredients:
Yarn (I used Loops & Threads//Ginseng)
Scissors
Crochet hook (5MM)
Yarn sewing needle

Abbreviations:
SC=single crochet
HDC=half double crochet
SS=Slip Stitch
CH=Chain
YO=Yarn Over  
Turn= Turn work around 

Using a puff stitch for this pattern. 
Here are some tutorials that might assist you for this pattern.
Link #1

This pattern was made for a Small/Medium. You may use your personal measurements to accommodate the cowl!

Firstly, CH 50.
Turn, HDC the entire Row 1 and turn at the end of the Row.

Row 2: DC into the first ST, *skip the following ST, DC into the next ST, *Repeat from the asterisk, End of Row, Turn.

Row 3: Starting a puff stitch. [Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over 5 times] into the hole that the following Row 2 created, pull through all 6 loops and CH 1. You will YO 5 times into each ST for the entire Row 3. End of Row, Turn.

Row 4: Continuing with the puff stitch.  [Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over 7 times] into the hole that the following Row 2 created, pull through all 8 loops and CH 1. You will create the puff stitch technique into each ST for the entire Row 4. End of Row, Turn.

Row 5: Continuing with the puff stitch.  [Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over 5 times] into the hole that the following Row 2 created, pull through all 6 loops and CH 1. You will create the puff stitch technique into each ST for the entire Row 5. End of Row, Turn.

Row 6: DC into the first ST, *skip the following ST, DC into the next ST, *Repeat from the asterisk until the end of Row, Turn.

Row 7-8: CH 3, *YO, DC into the hole presented by Row 6, CH 1, *Repeat from the asterisk until the end of Row, Turn.

Row 9: DC into the first 4 STS, DC two times into the 5th ST, DC into the next 4 STS, *Repeat from the asterisk until the end of Row, Turn.

Row 10: HDC the entire Row, SS at the end, cutting yarn off to sew in the edges with the yarn sewing needle.

With half a bit of yarn, if you choose. Tie the yarn right around the middle section of the shrug (I simply guessed the middle) to create the bow-esque look.

Happy Crafting!
ashlee elle.