When I first put these yarn colours together I thought that they didn’t work together, but I had a feeling that they needed to be together. Eventually, one day as I was squishing these skeins, I stumbled upon a combination that just worked and I knew that they were destined to be a cowl.

Combined this way, the colours have a beauty that they don’t otherwise have individually. Each has been created using natural dyes and they are constantly revealing to me another depth or shade. The cowl stitches are no different.

The body of this cowl is crocheted in linen stitch and this is framed by a top and bottom border of double crochet. When viewed on different sides, at different angles and in differing light the stitches reveal different patterns and textures.

This cowl is a fascinating combination of colours and textures. It was a beauty that was not expected, that is not common, but it shines beautifully like nothing else. As you are crocheting allow the yarns and stitches to reveal themselves to you. Immerse yourself in them and see their uncommon beauty.

What’s in the pattern?

• written instructions in UK and US terminologies for the cowl and the gauge swatch
• instructions for blocking and washing
• suggestions on how to adjust the finished size to your needs
• full email support
• helpful hints and tips

The finished size
The Uncommon Beauty Cowl measures 56cm (22”) around the cowl and it is 36cm (14”) high. On me the cowl sits close and high around my neck and jaw - this is perfect for blocking out sneaky winter winds!

What you’ll need

• 50g of 8ply/DK yarn in pink
• 50g of 8ply/DK yarn in green
• 50g of 8ply/DK yarn in yellow
• 50g of 8ply/DK yarn in blue
• 4.0mm Addi Swing crochet hook
• 3.5mm Addi Swing crochet hook (optional)
• Stitch marker
• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Wool wash
• Towel

Full email support
All of my Homelea Lass® crochet patterns come with full email support.
If you get a bit stuck following the pattern or are unsure what to do, then email lynda@homelealass.com with your query. I’ll respond as soon as I can to help you out.

I hope you enjoy making and wearing my Uncommon Beauty Cowl as much as I do.

With love, Lynda.
www.homelealass.com