This quick and easy cowl is made up using very basic, beginner level stitches often called the “houndstooth” stitch pattern. Using thicker yarn and a bigger hook makes this project fast for market prep or gifting. It uses very little in supplies and is reversible.

Terms Used & Abbreviations:
Pattern is written in US terminology.

Chain(s) - ch(s)
Double Crochet - dc
Repeat - rep
Right Side - RS
Single Crochet - sc
Slip stitch - sl st
Space(es) - sp(s)
Stitch(es) - st(s)
Wrong Side - WS
* - Repeat directions given from *
- Indicates the number of stitches you should have
( ) - Indicates a note
{ } - Work stitches within { } in the same stitch or space

Supplies Needed:
-Super bulky weight (size 6) yarn in 2 colors, 100-106 yds. of each color
-Size 10.0 mm hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
-3 1-inch wooden buttons
-Piece of cardboard, 6 inches wide (optional)
-Scissors, yarn needle, tape measure

Finished Measurements:
Cowl measures approx. 36 x 9 inches in size, not including fringe. Measurements are taken with the cowl unbuttoned and laying flat, unblocked.

Gauge:
7 dc and 4 rows = 4 inches
Gauge is fairly important for this project, as you don’t want your cowl to be too big/too little.

There is also a YouTube video tutorial to help with the most difficult portions of this pattern.

There are no refunds for the purchase of my digital patterns. My patterns have been tested and edited accordingly; however, there may still be lingering errors, as I am human. If you encounter an error, please notify me and I will be happy to make the suggested edit(s) and send you a corrected copy if necessary.