tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post5167544042696864692..comments2024-03-19T22:37:54.076-07:00Comments on Crochet in Color: Effortless CowlLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15374186707052290112noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-7723080016948232792018-10-16T16:02:30.937-07:002018-10-16T16:02:30.937-07:00Thank you, Liz!! I am starting it as soon as I mak...Thank you, Liz!! I am starting it as soon as I make another cup of coffee!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726788069312005374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-49570818505109920112017-11-20T17:39:13.838-08:002017-11-20T17:39:13.838-08:00I was wondering what the measurements for cowl is ...I was wondering what the measurements for cowl is when finished.bblack4jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900103982919457346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-74987650206207579672017-11-20T17:38:19.993-08:002017-11-20T17:38:19.993-08:00I am going to try and answer some of these questio...I am going to try and answer some of these questions even though they are old, in case someone else needs to know.<br />In answer to LeAnn's question, "the "starting tail" I believe she is referring to is that piece of yarn that hangs down when you first start your work. Normally, you would just work in under the stitches as you go, but here you would leave it long. That way you can thread it onto a darning needle and close the beginning row after the whole scarf is done. <br /><br />Stephanie, if you want it to go around your neck once instead of twice, you would have to shorten the number of beginning stitches-maybe by half and then add some for ease. Make your chain and measure it around your neck before making your first stitch. <br /><br />FYI - she mentions working in the back ridge of the hdc for a variation. If you are not sure what this means, it is the loop right behind the back loop. You normally work into the top 2 loops, but if you turn the last row of hdc's toward you, you can see another horizontal loop right behind the back loop, that is the one to work in.<br /><br />Eberly - only the beginning row is worked into the "back ridge" of the chain. The back ridge for a chain is what you see when you flip the chain row over, there is a ridge/bump/loop that is raised. while you are chaining, just turn the chain over and you can see it. That is where you work the first row of stitches in. After that it is all hdc. You could work the rest of the rows in the back loops for a variation. It would give it a really nice textured look. I would do a swatch first to see if you like the look of back loop hdcs.<br /><br />Hope this helps everyone. Thank you, Liz for the pattern.bblack4jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900103982919457346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-6350581548636424072015-12-28T12:56:36.523-08:002015-12-28T12:56:36.523-08:00I think this is the back ridge of the half double ...I think this is the back ridge of the half double crochet stitch. It is a tutorial for a different stitch but has a great visual. http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/tutorial-ribbed-half-double-crochet-stitch-ribhdc/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261605511811536054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-22204835477725477542014-11-14T05:51:57.704-08:002014-11-14T05:51:57.704-08:00Thank you for this beautiful cowl pattern. I can ...Thank you for this beautiful cowl pattern. I can barely crochet but I have a bunch of learn to crochet books so I am going to give this a go !the beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810002170050522249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-27549441340772780142014-05-14T08:16:52.729-07:002014-05-14T08:16:52.729-07:00Do you work into the back of the stitch the entire...Do you work into the back of the stitch the entire time or just that first row you work into the chain? Thanks!!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398309031422881755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-6459191006669316252014-04-13T11:10:37.267-07:002014-04-13T11:10:37.267-07:00Hi Liz! This pattern is my first cowl project! I w...Hi Liz! This pattern is my first cowl project! I work in the back loop only because seems a nice texture and I publish the translation in my blog.. I'm glad if you want to take a look! thaks for sharing ! ciao :::SilviaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181766782276678271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-76681782691117121602014-01-30T09:53:43.391-08:002014-01-30T09:53:43.391-08:00very nice of you to share.......you mentioned how ...very nice of you to share.......you mentioned how amazing the pattern is if you work in the back ridge of the hdc, I made one using your directions and here is the listing so your followers can see how the pattern works up, https://www.etsy.com/listing/177657350/coastal-cowl-wool-blend-super-soft? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-4604447714444656822014-01-08T12:39:04.889-08:002014-01-08T12:39:04.889-08:00I love this cowl! Thank you so much for the patter...I love this cowl! Thank you so much for the pattern. I would like to make this shorter. Just one time around the neck Should I use an odd number of stitches? Thank you<br />Stephanie VSv1127https://www.blogger.com/profile/17970865859708520853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-24615786586465688462014-01-04T07:54:51.019-08:002014-01-04T07:54:51.019-08:00What a beautiful cowl project! I would like to ma...What a beautiful cowl project! I would like to make this cowl as my first cowl project. It is lovely!<br />But since I have never made a cowl before, I am a bit confused by the directions after the 1st Round where it says, "You will take the starting tail and join to the other side. This method will prevent worrying about twisting the starting chain."<br /><br />Is this "starting tail" the same thing as the loose end to be sewn in later after finishing the last round? <br />Or if not, where do I join it to the other side? Do you mean right or wrong sides?<br /><br />I am trying to picture the pattern coming together in reading the directions through ahead of time and this is confusing me a little. <br /><br />Thanks. BTW, this is my first visit to your blog and it is terrific! I will be back! :) :) Thank you very much. <br />_____<br />Lee Ann<br /><a href="http://crochetgottaloveit.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Crochet...Gotta Love It! Blog</a><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/user/crochetgottaloveit" rel="nofollow">Crochet...Gotta Love It! YouTube Channel</a><br />#crochetgottaloveit<br />#crochetLee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00891816317150878245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-6054432295739488542013-12-07T06:32:38.718-08:002013-12-07T06:32:38.718-08:00Yes I crocheted this one rather loosely. (But not ...Yes I crocheted this one rather loosely. (But not terribly loose). The idea is to have a nice drape. I remember the very first scarf I made was so tight I could hardly get the hook in each stitch...it literally stood up on its side. I was so frustrated I threw the hook and scarf in the closet and gave up for about 3 months. When someone told me to force myself to loosen up, my crocheting took off. I think my tension is in between loose and tight. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374186707052290112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-24338738012112607012013-12-04T21:10:00.340-08:002013-12-04T21:10:00.340-08:00This happened to me too...and I used an "N&qu...This happened to me too...and I used an "N". I think I'm going to take it back out and redo adding to the foundation chain. I actually made one last year using this same pattern (but I didn't take notes on what I did different.) I think I must have used an "O" hook because I counted 87 on the foundation chain, but it is a lot looser. This time, I'll be sure to take notes. The one I made last year was a huge hit with my teenage daughter. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06727182485288338203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-37250127574125820162013-12-03T11:41:28.294-08:002013-12-03T11:41:28.294-08:00Thanks for the pattern :-) I am just wondering tho...Thanks for the pattern :-) I am just wondering though, I did the first pattern in white with the thick and quick yarn and an M hook and when I wrap it twice around my neck it practically chokes me :-( Are you crocheting really loosely? I know I can just increase the 87 foundation chain but just wondering how you are making it look all nice and drapey? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190761072218410734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-36327098952974927662013-09-07T13:24:46.645-07:002013-09-07T13:24:46.645-07:00Love the look of this! Can't wait to try it o...Love the look of this! Can't wait to try it out! I have a question and yes, there are stupid questions!! Is this worked in the round or could it be worked flat and them sewn together using the thread and a tapestry? I've been crocheting for more than 25 years and I can't understand why this is not getting through my thick skull!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358574751124727304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-88233072418098189272013-01-22T13:05:10.818-08:002013-01-22T13:05:10.818-08:00Great Pattern! I hope u dont mind me haring this o...Great Pattern! I hope u dont mind me haring this on my blog (linked to yours, of course) http://bwalker8706.blogspot.com/Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925874813305487027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-3461956599260073282013-01-17T19:33:51.147-08:002013-01-17T19:33:51.147-08:00I would do 2 skeins together to get the really chu...I would do 2 skeins together to get the really chunky feel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456829433224993487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-59741031505850294452013-01-17T19:33:09.781-08:002013-01-17T19:33:09.781-08:00Beautiful cowl and you're right, the yarn real...Beautiful cowl and you're right, the yarn really makes the cowl stand out!!<br />Love the chunky look!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456829433224993487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-76999411748983448732012-12-19T18:07:11.359-08:002012-12-19T18:07:11.359-08:00Hi , Thanks for sharing such a wonderful design. I...Hi , Thanks for sharing such a wonderful design. I am planing to make a cowl but with size 4 yarn. I have Vanna's choice lion brand. Could you tell me if I should use 2 skeins together or just 1 skein at a time. I want it to have 2 rounds around my neck.Mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484753704781571723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-59293070065568297782012-12-08T10:14:17.552-08:002012-12-08T10:14:17.552-08:00Such a lovely scarf. I can't wait to make one ...Such a lovely scarf. I can't wait to make one for my DIL for Christmas. Thank you for sharing your pattern.<br />Blessings.Ren-in-Azhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386269274230154291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-10064729114700850392012-11-27T01:39:59.486-08:002012-11-27T01:39:59.486-08:00Thankyou so much for sharing, I can' wait to m...Thankyou so much for sharing, I can' wait to make a couple for Christmas.. Have a wonderful day. shopping2scale Wreaths Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324657362848984022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-20253476659600245982012-03-10T05:38:52.810-08:002012-03-10T05:38:52.810-08:00You're welcome and I love it...and I'm so ...You're welcome and I love it...and I'm so glad you love it too:D<br />Have a great weekend.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374186707052290112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-1024542081556185422012-03-09T10:10:42.132-08:002012-03-09T10:10:42.132-08:00Finished making one a couple weeks ago and I just ...Finished making one a couple weeks ago and I just LOVE it. Here's the ravelry link so you can see it... http://www.ravelry.com/projects/strlightstitchr/effortless-cowl<br />Thanks so much for the pattern. :)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566134936965363403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-13903188253943332362012-01-17T14:22:22.272-08:002012-01-17T14:22:22.272-08:00Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful patte...Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful pattern with us! I just finished one for my cousin and I'm on a mission to finish one for myself:-> Thank you again!A Note From The Song Bird.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17797725765970371991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-72594513111509979222012-01-14T19:29:56.821-08:002012-01-14T19:29:56.821-08:00does this work over the head?does this work over the head?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927037107770418427.post-7095687976231627332011-12-18T15:51:40.027-08:002011-12-18T15:51:40.027-08:00Hello Andrea,
I'm glad you like your cowl. If...Hello Andrea,<br /><br />I'm glad you like your cowl. If you want to work in the back of the hdc you will need to work a round of hdc. Then when you get ready to start the next round you will take the round you just did and look to the back of the stitch. You will insert the hook under the little line that you see. You will not work under the regular loops on the top, instead just look toward the back for that ridge or line below the top loops. I may not be clear...just look at the hdc stitches very closely and you may be able to see it.<br />Hope this helps...if not I'll try to find a pic or take one.<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374186707052290112noreply@blogger.com