Soukie Sparkle Cowl (or a Scarf)

 

Who loves to rummage through the sale bin in yarn stores? I do! And don’t you find they often have a couple of small balls of really pretty yarn at a knock down price – but you think what the heck can I make with it?

Did you get tempted a while ago? and know that you have a couple of small balls of sparkly yarn in your stash? Just sitting there waiting for a suitable project?

 

 

 

 

We are all like magpies aren’t we, when it comes to something small and pretty, and especially sparkly!

It happens to me all the time;  and then when I get home, I put it away and can’t think of a project for it.

I was browsing in store recently and found 2 balls of this gorgeous Sirdar Soukie dk (SH0184 Lot 8001) in 50g balls in this beautiful shade of turquoise – who could resist – and the price was a steal.

But what could I make with 240 yards?

I decided on a decorative cowl (or scarf – you choose) that could be worn with a t-shirt in summer; or equally with a smart dress for the evening, or for the holidays. You could always leave it as a scarf, and add a small fringe too.

 

I had a look through my stitch books and found a stitch called Open Checker Stitch which called for a multiple of 6 stitches (+3 for foundation). This stitch combination gives a nice open stitch which shows off the sparkle and won’t add weight to your neck.

So enjoy this new free pattern and let me see some pictures in my Facebook Group or Instagram on the combinations you came up with using your stash!

It would be really fun to hear how long you have had the yarn you choose! Tee! Hee!

 

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Soukie Sparkle Cowl or Scarf

 

Yarn Used:- Sirdar Soukie dk 50g x 2 110m/120 yards per ball; 40% polyester, 33% acrylic, 27% cotton recommended hook size 4mm.

Hook Size I used:- 5.5mm

Gauge:- not so important but mine was 3″ square was 3 rows and 3 checkers.

Finished Size:- 72″ long 5″ wide.

Stitches Used:-

USA Terms:-

CH- Chain
DC – Double Crochet

UK Terms:-

CH – Chain
TRC – Treble Crochet

 

Instructions using USA Terms

 

Row 1:- CH 27, 1 DC in 4th CH from the hook, 1 DC in next CH, *(CH3, Skip 3 CH, 1 DC in each of next 3 CH); repeat from *, ending CH3, Skip 3 CH, 1 DC in last CH, turn

Row 2:- CH 3, Skip first DC, 2 DC in 1st CH3 space, *CH3, Skip 3 DC, 3 DC in next CH3 space; repeat from * ending CH3, Skip 2 DC, 1 DC in final DC, turn

Repeat Row 2 until desired length achieved.

Seam together using your preferred method, ie crochet the seam, mattress seam etc.

 

Instructions using UK Terms

 

Row 1:- CH 27, 1 TRC in 4th CH from the hook, 1 TRC in next CH, *(CH3, Skip 3 CH, 1 TRC in each of next 3 CH); repeat from *, ending CH3, Skip 3 CH, 1 TRC in last CH, turn

Row 2:- CH 3, Skip first TRC, 2 TRC in 1st CH3 space, *CH3, Skip 3 TRC, 3 TRC in next CH3 space; repeat from * ending CH3, Skip 2 TRC, 1 TRC in final TRC, turn

Repeat Row 2 until desired length achieved.

Seam together using your preferred method, ie crochet the seam, mattress seam etc.

 

 

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