★ A little color, a lot of cozy

This fun colorwork triangle cowl drapes right where you want it and lets a gradient yarn do the showing off. It’s free on my blog.

It starts top down in rows of single crochet, then joins to work the Fair Isle colorwork section in the round. A great project for crocheters ready to try a little colorwork.

✨ What makes it work

• Top down. Worked in rows with increases at three points.
• Colorwork in the round. The Fair Isle section is worked in split single crochet, increasing only at the center point.
• Three ways to follow. Written, chart, or color block instructions for the colorwork.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Prism, Mary Maxim (100% acrylic, 290 yds/3.5oz), 1 ball, about 175 to 225 yds. Colors shown: Autumn Mist or Rainbow
• Plus: Ultra Mellowspun DK, Mary Maxim (DK, 174 yds/1.75oz), 2 balls, about 275 to 340 yds. Colors shown: White or Dark Grey
• Hook: G (4.0mm)
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors

⭐ Good to know

• Size: 11” wide at the neck, 19” front length, 19” wide at the bottom
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Special stitch: Split single crochet
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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