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Guess again!

Let's face it. It's been a brutal winter, but that hasn't kept me from enjoying my walks around the neighbourhood. I had made myself a cowl, mixing two yarns from my stash. After wearing it for about a month, I realized it was just too scratchy to wear for any length of time. Yes, it was warm, but if you end up feeling like you have "rug burn" on your neck and chin, something has to change.

I have tried countless times to design a cowl that is warm, has enough structure to stay upright, and still fits snug around my neck.

When I looked through my inventory of completed projects, I pulled out one of the longest scarves I've crocheted. I thought, why not just use this one? I wound it around my neck multiple times, then tucked in the ends underneath.

I liked that version, but then remembered something I'd seen a few years ago.

Join the ends to make an infinity cowl!

To test that theory, I used five safety pins to join the ends together, temporarily. After looping my makeshift cowl around my neck three times, I really liked the result. I removed the pins and made the seam permanent by sewing it closed with yarn.

Instructions:

Worsted (4) Weight Yarn: approximately 250 grams
Make sure it is soft to the touch and has a "spring" to it. For this project, you want a full-bodied and bouncy worsted weight yarn, similar to Aran weight, at 10 WPI (wraps per inch). Think extra warmth and a lofty texture.

Sorry, I'm not able to tell you what yarn I used. I selected something I already had in my stash. Most of my yarn is purchased at thrift shops, and much of that selection does not have identifier labels. I can tell you that the yarn looks and feels like 100% acrylic.

Hook Size: 5.00 mm

Dimensions of Scarf: 76 inches long (prior to joining ends) and 5.5" high

Stitch Size: 4" sample contains 15 stitches (in a row)

NOTE: I am making the assumption that you already know how to crochet, so I have not included each and every step required. If you are new to the craft, there are many resources available via online, libraries or magazines.

Beginning Chain: 280 (to keep count, I marked off each grouping of 50 stitches with safety pins)

Row 1 to Row 16 - work hdc in BLO (back loop only) across for each row

Ending: if you plan on joining the ends of the scarf, leave an extra long tail of yarn to create the seam.

Enjoy!