NEW Mystery Crochet Along Cowl Pattern

Join me for a new and exciting mystery crochet along cowl pattern. I am offering the project in 2 different yarns so you can choose whichever you prefer. Both are #2 sport weight yarns and you will need 440 yds for either cowl. I’m releasing the material list in the initial pattern download on December 1, 2022. You will have a month to order and receive your yarn to begin on time. Starting January 2, 2023 one section of the cowl pattern will be released along with a supplemental video tutorial. Each week thereafter, a new section of the cowl will be released. Here is the scheduled:

MCAL Download with Materials List: December 1, 2022 Download Here Now

MCAL Part 1 Instructions: January 2, 2023

MCAL Part 2 Instructions: January 9, 2023

MCAL Part 3 Instructions: January 16, 2023

MCAL Part 4 Instructions: January 23, 2023

MCAL Part 5 Instructions: January 30, 2023

MCAL Mystery Crochet Along Cowl January 2023

What you will need:

First Option Cowl:

• Andean Treasure Yarn by Knit Picks; #2 sport weight,100% baby alpaca; 110 yds per 50gm ball; color A Cherry Blossom Heather, color B Calypso Heather, color C Royal Heather, color D Fog Heather, 1 ball each.
• H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Second Option Cowl:

• Shine Sport by Knit Picks; #2 sport weight, 60% Pima Cotton / 40% Modal natural beech wood fiber; 110 yds per 50 gm ball; color A Blush, color B Reef, color C Hydrangea, color D Cream, 1 ball each
• H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

16 sts / 6 rows = 4 in (10cm) in blocked stitch pattern

Finished size:

10.5 in wide x 53 in circumference 

What if I want to use a different yarn for the Mystery Crochet Along (MCAL)?

You may substitute any yarn to make these cowls. You can choose any #2 sport weight yarn or use any yarn that gets the same gauge. You can also use a heavier or lighter yarn with an appropriately sized crochet hook but keep in mind you will be using a different amount of yarn if you change the gauge. Use this handy reference guide when determining how much yarn you need for any project in any weight yarn:

What if I want to make a scarf or wrap instead of making this cowl for the Mystery Crochet Along (MCAL)?

You can absolutely make a scarf instead of a cowl. It will just be a 53 in long scarf instead of a 53 in circumference cowl. If you would like a longer scarf, consider adding an additional color or additional balls of some of the same colors of yarn. I will be explaining the stitch multiples and row multiples in this pattern. You could also double or triple or quadruple the width and/or length to make a rectangular wrap shawl, a baby blanket or an afghan from this project. Again, use the yarn yardage estimate chart above when figuring out how much additional yarn you may need.

What if I want to make my scarf in one color instead of four colors for the Mystery Crochet Along (MCAL)?

You certainly can make this cowl or any of the above-mentioned projects in one color of yarn instead. Simply continue on in pattern instead of fastening off between colors. I will provide instructions in the pattern and in the supplemental video tutorials about how to change color or continue in one color of yarn.

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