Festive and super warm - seasonal dressing at its cosiest! Crochet the holly sprig cowl with holly leaf and berries motif to add a wintery, festive touch to any outfit.

This Christmas crochet pattern uses overlay mosaic crochet and the double layer, in the round, construction makes it seriously warm. You know those days where even a couple of minutes outside have you feeling the chill? This is the cowl I’ll be reaching for then, plus you know, on any day that needs a bit of festive cheer.

Skill level:
Intermediate - you do not need to have done overlay mosaic crochet before, but it would help to know how to do basic chain, double crochet and treble crochet stitches. Pattern includes video and photo tutorials for working overlay mosaic crochet in the round and all special stiches. It also includes links to free photo and video tutorial on overlay mosaic crochet for beginners.

You will need:
DK yarn in three colours - pattern uses Stylecraft special DK in Mocha, Claret and Bottle.
Mocha (main colour/ colour 1) - 130g / 370 meters / 405 yards.
Claret (colour 2) - 18g / 54 meters / 59 yards
Bottle (colour 3) - 75g / 222 meters / 243 yards
4mm crochet hook (or size needed to achieve tension).
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Sizing:
20cm wide (tall when worn), 37cm flat when folded, 74cm measured around.

PDF Pattern includes: Full written instructions in both UK and US terms, and step-by-step photographs. Note: you will need to know how to complete chain, slip stitches and double crochet and treble crochet stitches (single and double crochet in US terms).