Anemone Cowl | Free Crochet Pattern
In the tidal pools and coral reefs, anemones of all colors capture the attention of swimmers, waders, and beach goers. This cowl drapes as effortlessly as the anemone tentacles dance in the water. Wear one of these to cozy up for your next walk along the shoreline!
PATTERN OVERVIEW
Difficulty
Advanced Beginner
Finished Measurements (inches/cm)
23” in circumference x 12” tall (58.42 cm x 30.48 cm)
Gauge in Pattern
24 stitches and 12 rounds = 4”/10cm in pattern
Techniques
Working in the Round, Puff Stitches, Lace
Additional Notes
In RNDS 2 and 4, SC in worked in the CH-1 space of (3DC, CH 1, 3DC) of the previous RND except first SC crochet of RND 2. The first SC of RND 2 is worked in the CH-3 (DC) of the previous RND.
MATERIALS
YARN
341 yards of Sock Weight
Featured Yarn: Blue Mule Fiber Flecking Ewe (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Mulberry Silk), (1) skein, 437 yards.
Color: Flecking Urban Cowboy
Hook
US G6/4.00 mm
Other Materials
Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Stitch Markers (optional), Tape Measure
ABBREVIATIONS (US terms)
CH: Chain
DC: Double Crochet
FDC: Foundation Double Crochet
CH 4. YO, insert hook into the fourth CH from the hook. *YO and pull up one loop. YO and draw through one loop (one CH made). YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through both of the loops on the hook to complete a DC. **YO and insert the hook into CH made in previous ST. Repeat from * to desired stitch count, ending at **.
PUFF
*YO, insert hook into the stitch and pull up one loop. Repeat from * twice working into the same stitch, being careful to keep the loops loose. There should now be seven loops on the hook. YO and draw the yarn through 6 loops. YO and draw the yarn through the remaining two loops on the hook.
RND(S): Round(s)
SC: Single Crochet
SLST: Slip Stitch
ST(S): Stitch(es)
YO: Yarn Over
PATTERN
Begin with FDC for 136 STS. SLST to first FDC to join being careful not to twist the work (136).
RND 1: CH 3 (counts as DC). 2DC in next ST. *CH 1, skip next 3 STS. SC in next ST. CH 1, skip next 3 STS. (3DC, CH 1, 3DC) in next ST. Repeat from * around to last 8 STS. CH 1, skip next 3 STS. SC in next ST. CH 1, skip next 3 STS. (3DC, CH 1) in same stitch as the 2DC made at the beginning of this RND. SLST to top of CH 3 to join.
RND 2: CH 1 (does not count as a ST). *SC in next ST. CH 3. PUFF ST in next SC. CH 3. Repeat from * around. SLST to first SC to join.
RND 3: CH 1 (does not count as a ST). *SC in next ST. CH 1. (3DC, CH 1, 3DC) in next PUFF ST. CH 1. Repeat from * around. SLST to first SC to join.
RND 4: CH 2 (does not count as a ST). *PUFF in next ST. CH 3. SC in next CH-1 space. CH 3. Repeat from * around. SLST to first PUFF to join.
RNDS 5 – 28: Repeat RNDS 1 through 4.
RND 29: CH 2 (does not count as a ST). *DC in next ST. 3DC in next CH-3 space. DC in next SC. 3DC in next CH-3 space. Repeat from * around. SLST to first DC to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
YARN ALTERNATIVES
Gusty Fingering from Zombie Yarns
Merino Linen from Moon Drake
Plush from Trilogy Yarns
Grotto from Willamette Valley Wool Company