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Boxy Bulky Cowl Crochet Pattern

The Boxy Bulky Cowl Crochet Pattern uses a thicker yarn, 6 ply bulky yarn to create a nice thick, heavy cowl to keep you warm during those chilly times of year. It uses a stitch I designed just for this cowl, the triple crochet box stitch. The stitch I designed creates a nice long stitch to create a beautiful texture.

Below you will find a free version of the Boxy Bulky Cowl Crochet Pattern.

Info needed for Boxy Bulky Cowl Crochet Pattern

I used Premier Everyday Bulky Yarn in the color Storm. #6 Ply Super Bulky. 100% Cotton. (3.5oz/100g) (50yds/46m)

Materials Used:
US K or 6.5 mm Crochet Hook
140-160 yds of 6 ply Super Bulky Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
trc = triple crochet
trc b-st = triple crochet box stitch
sk = skip
rep = repeat
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side

Finished Size: 16” x 14”

Notes:
stitch count is a multiple of 3+2
ch 3 counts as a dc
ch 4 counts as a trc
the cowl is worked in short rows
the ends are sewn together to create the cowl
the finished cowl will be worn sideways

Special Stitches:

Triple Crochet:

YO twice, insert hook into specified sp, YO draw through 2 loops on hook. YO, draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, draw through last 2 loops on hook.

Triple Crochet Box Stitch

1st Step
sk 2 st, YO twice, insert hook into next st, YO draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook, YO draw through last 2 loops on hook. rep once more.

2nd Step
YO twice, insert hook into 1st sk st, YO draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook, YO draw through last 2 loops on hook. YO, insert hook into 2nd sk st, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, draw through last 2 loops on hook.

To help you learn my new crochet stitch, the Triple Crochet Box Stitch or Triple Crochet Cross Stitch, I have made a Left Hand Video Tutorial you might help find useful.

Gauge:
US K or 6.5 mm Crochet Hook
6 trc x 2 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch below is an example on how to crochet the trc b-st

R1: fdc 8. turn (8 dc)
Alternative: ch 10, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (8 dc)

R2: ch 4, turn. trc across. turn (8 trc)

R3: ch 4, turn. trc in next st. sk 2 st, trc in next 2 st, trc in 1st sk st, trc in 2nd sk st. trc in last 2 st. (8 trc)

R4: ch 4, turn. trc in next st. sk 2 st, trc in next 2 st, trc in 1st sk st, trc in 2nd sk st. trc in last 2 st. (8 trc)

Boxy Bulky Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

R1(WS): fdc 20. turn (20 dc)
optional: ch 22, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (20 dc)

R2(RS): ch 4, trc across. turn (20 trc)

R3: ch 4, trc in next st, *sk 2 st, trc in next 2 st, trc in 1st sk st, trc in the next sk st. trc in next 2 st. rep from * across. turn (20 trc)

R4-R20: rep R3

R21: ch 4, trc across. turn (20 trc)

R22: ch 3, dc across. (20 dc)

Do not turn after R22.

Border:

Step 1:

ch 3, turn slightly to work down side. *2 dc in side post of trc, dc in next st. rep from until last st. (dc, ch 2, dc) all in same st.

Step 2:

turn slightly to work across bottom. dc in each st across until last st. (dc, ch 2, dc) all in same st.

Step 3:

turn slightly to work up the side. dc in side post of same st. *dc in next st, 2 dc in side post of next st. rep from * until last st. (dc, ch 2, dc) all in same st.

Step 4: dc in each st across until last st. ch 2, sl st in 1st st to join. Turn

Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ends closed, about 8”-12”

Joining

Step 1:

Line up WS to WS.

Step 2:

using the Running Stitch (or whichever method you prefer), sew each end of the rows together.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2023

That’s it! You have made your own version of the Boxy Bulky Cowl!

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