Tuni Trio Cowl

Tunisian Crocheted Cowl

Technique used: Tunisian Crochet

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cowl measures approximately 5 1/2"/14cm wide x 48"/122cm around (before doubling).

MATERIALS

Vickie Howell for Caron Sheep(ish) (70% Acrylic/30% Wool; 3oz/85g, 167yds/153m)
#0019 Olive(ish) (A): 1 ball
#0006 Magenta(ish) (B): 1 ball
#0003 Grey(ish) (C): 1 ball
One size US L-11 (8mm) Tunisian/Afghan hook, or size to obtain gauge
Yarn needle

GAUGE
In 3-Color Tunisian pattern, 13 sts and 11 rows = 4"/10cm.

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), Tunisian Simple stitch (Tss)

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss): Each row of Tunisian simple stitch is worked in two steps; a forward pass and a return pass.

Forward Pass: Working from right to left, hold working yarn behind work, skip first vertical bar (at edge of piece), *insert hook under next vertical bar, yarn over and draw up a loop; repeat from * across, keeping all loops on hook.

Return Pass: Working from left to right, yarn over and draw through first loop on hook, *yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * across.

NOTE

Cowl is worked in a 3-Color pattern. To change color, drop old color and pick up new color. When a new color is first used, leave a long beginning tail to weave in later. Carry colors not in use up side of piece until next needed; do not fasten off any colors until Cowl is complete.

COWL

With A, ch 17.

Row 1:

Forward Pass: With A, working from right to left, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yarn over and draw up a loop (keep loop on hook), *insert hook in next ch and draw up a loop (keep all loops on hook); repeat from * across—17 loops on hook. Drop A.

Return Pass: With B, working from left to right, yarn over and draw through first loop on hook, *yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * across. Drop B.

Row 2:

Forward Pass: With C, working from right to left, hold working yarn behind work, skip first vertical bar (at edge of piece), *insert hook under next vertical bar, yarn over and draw up a loop; repeat from * across, keeping all loops on hook. Drop C.

Return Pass: With A, working from left to right, yarn over and draw through first loop on hook, *yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * across. Drop A.

Row 3:

Forward Pass: With B, repeat Row 2 forward pass. Drop B.

Return Pass: With C, repeat Row 2 return pass. Drop C.

Row 4:

Forward Pass: With A, repeat Row 2 forward pass. Drop A.

Return Pass: With B, repeat Row 2 return pass. Drop B.

Repeat Rows 2–4 until piece measures about 48"/122cm from beginning, or to desired length.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FINISHING

Block lightly, if desired. With tail, sew short ends of piece together to form a ring. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.