❄️ For all the holiday helpers

This elf cowl is fun for all the little (and big) holiday helpers. It’s great at Christmas time, and it works for a woodland fantasy look all year too.

It’s a hood and neck warmer in one, finished with a belt buckle detail and a pom pom, and it’s sized from 1 year to adult.

✨ What makes it work

• Hooded cowl. Hood and neck warmer in one piece.
• Belt buckle detail. A golden buckle finishes the look.
• Family sizing. 1 to 3 years through teen/adult.
• Measurement diagram. Included at the end of the pattern.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: approx. 200 to 250 yds. Shown in Charisma, Loops and Threads, in Forest and Red · Impeccable, Loops and Threads, in Gold · Cozy Wool, Loops and Threads, in Golden Rod for the belt buckle (a bulky 6; two strands of Impeccable in gold works too)
• Hook: M/N (9mm) and H (5mm)
• Tools: Sewing needle · Scissors · Stitch Marker · Medium pom pom maker

✿ Sizes

• 1 to 3 years (4 to 7 years, 8 to 12 years, teen/adult)
• Hood opening, top to bottom: 10 (11, 12, 13)“
• Hood depth: 9 (10, 11, 12)“
• Total length: 16 (17, 18, 18)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy
• Gauge: 9 sts and 4 rows = 4” x 4” with the 9mm hook · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Cheers,
Briana

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