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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!

I would LOVE to see your finished version! Share your pics with me at any of my social media sites above using the hashtags below. You can find all of my social media sites at the beginning of the pattern.

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Welsh Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

Are you looking to add a little luxury to your wardrobe? Well, using the Welsh Poncho Free Crochet Pattern will help you achieve just that!

The Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern uses a crochet stitch that I fell in love with last year, the Triad Stitch. The Triad Stitch is just like a Puff Stitch, only it is done over 3 stitches.

The Triad Stitch has one meaning that I fell in love with, this is where I came up with it’s name Welsh. Triad means a Welsh form of literary composition with an arrangement of subjects or statements in groups of three.

If you think about a crochet pattern it is made up of 3 things:

using crochet stitches to create the design
a composition of writing the crochet pattern
taking pictures to showcase the design

I first used the Triad Stitch in my Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern (see info below) In the designing of the Welsh Braided Cowl I using another meaning of Triad, the braiding of three things together, this is where the Braided part of the design came in. You can find out more about this below.

This kind of sounds like an English lesson, doesn’t it?! lol

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Information about the Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern

The Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern has 4 different sizes to choose from to make for Small, Medium, Large and XLarge. Inside the Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern you will find a size chart, step-by-step picture tutorials, and my Left Handed Triad Stitch Video Tutorial to help you every step of the way.

US Terminology

Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate

I used KnitPIcks Sport Weight Yarn (340 yds/100 g)
I used We Love Yarn Mega Ball (14.1 oz/400 g) 1312 yds/1200 m)

Materials:
US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
MC – Brown 550-680 yds of #3 ply Light/DK Weight Yarn
CC – Cream 700-1200 yds of #3 ply Light/DK Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
rep = repeat
YO = Yarn Over
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color

Notes:
alt ch 2 counts as a dc.
ch 3 counts as a dc.
ch 4 counts as a dc + ch 1.
The chain-1 sp counts as a st in the Triad Stitch.
There are helpful Picture Tutorials below to help you with the Triad Stitch.

Video Tutorial:

Triad Stitch – Left Handed

You can find more of my Left Handed Video Tutorials at my YouTube Channel

You can purchase a premium copy of the Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern for a small fee with all of the Picture and Video Tutorials inside. You will find it at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts.

Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern

Using MC

R1: fdc 192 turn (192 fdc)

Optional: ch 194 (210, 226, 242), dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. (192 dc)

R2-R8: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. turn (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to CC

R9: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. turn (192, 208, 224, 240) dc

R10: Beginning Triad Stitch. (see Special Stitches above). rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. turn (95, 103, 111, 119) Triad Stitch & 2 dc

R11-R15: Triad Stitch. (see Special Stitches above). rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. turn (95 Triad Stitch & 2 dc)

R16: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to MC

R17-R24: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to CC

R25: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. turn (192 dc)

R26: Beginning Triad Stitch. (see Special Stitches above). rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. turn (95 Triad Stitch & 2 dc)

R27-R31: Triad Stitch. (see Special Stitches above). rep from * across until last st. dc in last st. turn (95 Triad Stitch & 2 dc)

R32: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (192 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to MC

R33-40: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (192 dc)

Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing Neck Opening closed.

Creating Neck Opening

Step 1:
Lay your long piece with the WS facing up

Step 2:

Fold from the longest side in half with the WS facing the WS.

Step 3:

Measure 10” 11” 12” 13” or your desired neck opening from the opposite corner from where your long tail of yarn is at.

Step 4:

Count the number of stitches from the corner of each side of the poncho and place SM in each side.

Step 5:

Sew evenly across the top of both poncho pieces, using the Whip Stitch, until you come to your SM.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2023

That’s it! You have finished crocheting your Welsh Poncho!

I would LOVE to see your version of the Welsh Poncho!! You can tag me at any of the Social Media sites listed above using the hashtags:

@joscraftyhook @jo_bear38 @joeyleabaird #welshponcho #welshponchocrochetpattern #welshponchopattern #joscraftyhook #joscraftyhookdesigns #jo_bear38

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You can find some of my free crochet patterns at my website.

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Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern

My Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern designed for a special purpose. Ashley of Through the Loop Yarn Craft showcased me and this design in here Designer Spotlight in part with WeCrochet.

My Welsh Braided Cowl was excepted by WeCrochet and it became my very first published crochet pattern as part of their Independant Designer Partnership! to sell on their platform. This was a HUGE step forward for me as a crochet designer! Needless to say I was and still am Over the Moon about this crochet pattern! You can find my Welsh Braided Cowl Crochet Pattern here.