★ Pops of color, with a unicorn

This magical cowl brings a rainbow of color with a gradient yarn and a sweet unicorn vibe. It’s worked in split single crochet for a knit-look finish.

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✨ What makes it work

• Knit look, all crochet. Split single crochet gives a smooth, knit-like fabric.
• Color does the work. Gradient yarn creates the rainbow.
• One size. A cozy 10” x 12” cowl.
• You’re not on your own. A video for a similar cowl walks you through the technique.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Chroma Fingering, WeCrochet (fingering, 396 yds/100g), 1 ball each color, about 450 yds total. Colors shown: Groovy and Grey
• Hook: H (5.0mm), or size to obtain gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors

⭐ Good to know

• Size: One size, 10” wide x 12” tall
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Special stitch: Split single crochet
• Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4” x 4” in ssc · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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