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Desert Frost Yarn Kit from Queen City Yarn: Purchase Here

ABOUT DESERT GLOW
Desert Glow is a beginner-friendly crochet cowl inspired by soft light, open landscapes, and the gentle warmth that lingers even in the quiet of winter.

Worked flat and joined at the end, this pattern uses simple single and double crochet stitches to create an easy, rhythmic fabric that’s relaxing to make and comfortable to wear. The straightforward construction makes Desert Glow especially welcoming for newer crocheters, while a delicate decorative edge adds a thoughtful, finished detail like sunlight catching along the horizon at daybreak.

Lightweight yet cozy, Desert Glow drapes beautifully around the neck without feeling bulky, making it an ideal accessory for layering through the seasons. Designed for mindful making and unhurried moments, this cowl invites you to slow down, enjoy the process, and create something warm, beautiful, and effortlessly wearable.

YARN
Designed for Sport weight yarn.

Pattern features Queen City Yarn Latta Desert Frost Kit: Each kit includes (4) skeins of Latta.
(1) 100 gram/ 312 yds skein of Desert Frost and (3) 25 gram/ 78 yd mini skeins in Prickly Pink, Prickly Green and Prickly Purple.

Queen City Yarn Latta: 100% Non-Superwash Merino/Rambouillet

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US G/4 mm Crochet Hook

GAUGE
16 sts x 14 rows = = 4”/10cm in single crochet worked flat with US G/4 mm hook, blocked.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Flat: 9”/23 cm H x 58”/147 cm L
Finished: 9”/23 cm H x 29”/74 cm circumference