Simply Crochet - UK (2020-04)

MOBIUS COWL

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NOTES

The Cowl is worked in rows to measurements

stated, then joined together at the end. For

best results, block before joining into a Cowl.

MOBIUS COWL

Using Yarn A, ch338.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each

ch across, turn. [337 dc]

Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st

throughout), dc in rst st, *skip 2 sts, shell in

next st, skip 2 sts, dc in next st; rep from *

another 55 times, turn.

[56 shells, 57 dc]

Change to Yarn B.

Row 3 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in st at

base of ch-3, dc in centre st of next shell, (shell in

next dc, dc in centre st of next shell) across to

last st, 3tr in last st, turn.

[55 shells, 56 dc, 6 tr]

Change to Yarn A.

Row 4 Ch1, dc in next tr, shell in next dc, (dc in

centre st of next shell, shell in next dc) across to

last st, dc in last st, turn.

[56 shells, 57 dc]

Change to Yarn B.

Repeat Rows 3-4 until piece measures approx

17cm, ending on a Row 4 repeat.

Next row (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in

each st across. [337 dc]

Fasten o.

TO FINISH

Weave in all ends and block to measurements.

Twist the strip to get the mobius shape and

whipstitch the short edges together.

All hail the mighty cowl, and its ability

to transform any T-shirt into a polo neck

• a very worthy superpower in winter.

4PLY

WEIGHT

3MM

HOOK

YOU WILL NEED
Q Cascade Heritage Sock (75%
merino, 25% nylon, 100g/400m)
1 skein of each:
Yarn A Fuchsia (5616)
Yarn B Grey (5660)
Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
For yarn contact
LoveCrafts 01409 404010
http://www.lovecrafts.com

TENSION
5 shell sts and 12 rows to measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using
a 3mm hook or size needed to
obtain correct tension

MEASUREMENTS
Cowl measures 17x130cm
(6x51in) before joining

ABBREVIATIONS
shell Work 5tr in sp/st indicated
For a full list, see page 90

EASY

PEASY

Work alternate rows of pretty shell stitches in

contrasting shades for a standout accessory

Shellisimo!

Master shell stitch as you work up this easy-to-wear

cowl, designed by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz