Möbius Cowl

Möbius, Cowl with a twist

Möbius Cowl in Eco Alpaca

A simple, textured cowl worked in the round, with a single twist.

Currently being edited. MORE PHOTOS COMING SOON. 

Hook: L

The pattern uses:
fsc (foundation single crochet)
dc (double crochet)
sc (single crochet)
sl st (slip stitch)

Notes:

• Gauge is not important, though the first round must fit over the wearer’s head. 
• This pattern is easily adaptable from a fitted cowl to a much longer infinity scarf, or something in between. For a looser garment, use a larger hook or increase the number of stitches.
• It is worked as a möbius, with each round building outward from the center. The end of each round is connected to the beginning before turning to work the following round. You may wish to place a removable stitch marker at the beginning of each round to easily find it.
• Foundation single crochet (fsc) is an elegant and efficient alternative to starting with a chain. You can learn how to do it here: http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-foundation-single-crochet-fsc/ or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZrabIcA8C8

Begin with 60 fsc.

Start of Round 1

Round 1: Connect to the beginning by twisting the foundation once and placing a sc into the first fsc. (You may want to mark this stitch with a removable stitch marker.) Place one sc in each fsc until you have worked the entire side. Continue with sc on the opposite of the foundation until you have completed one full round. Connect to the first sc with a sl st. Turn.

Near the end of Round 2

Round 2: Ch-2 (count this as 1 dc. You may want to mark this stitch). Skip the first sc and work 1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Continue in this pattern (*dc, sc*) along the entire round. When you reach the end, sl st to first ch-2 of the round. Turn.

Stitch Detail

Continue working rounds in pattern (*dc, sc*) to desired height, typically at least six inches. Bind off and weave in ends. Enjoy!


Some possible variations on this design:

Mohair adaptation with longer foundation for infinity scarf

MORE PHOTOS COMING SOON

HS Hat

Yarn: #4 aran yarn; Yarn Bee Bamboospun (bamboo/polyamide blend)

Hook: L

Gauge: First 3 rounds = 2.5 inches
(Gauge is not essential to this pattern; the fabric is quite stretchy and the pattern can be adjusted to desired length.)

This pattern uses:
hdc (half double crochet)
bpdc (back-post double crochet)
fpdc (front-post double crochet)

To begin: Ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook.

Note: Use stitch marker to keep track of first stitch in each round, until reaching the ribbed rounds.

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st of previous round (12 sts)

Round 3: 1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (18 sts)

Round 4: 1 hdc in first 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (24 sts)

Round 5: 1 hdc in first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (30 sts)

Round 6: 1 hdc in first 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (36 sts)

Round 7: 1 hdc in first 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (42 sts)

Round 8: 1 hdc in first 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (48 sts)

Round 9: 1 hdc in first 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (54 sts)

Round 10: 1 hdc in first 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 5 more times (60 sts)

Round 11-16: 1 hdc in each st of previous round (60 sts)

Round 17: *1 hdc in first 8 sts, hdc2tog*, repeat (54 sts)

Round 18-23: 1 hdc in each st of previous round (54 sts)

Round 24: Ch 1, bpdc in first st of previous round, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to first st of round.

Round 25: Ch 2, continue rib pattern of previous round.

Round 26: Repeat round 25.

Fold up the ribbed rounds. If desired, the hat can be made taller/longer by continuing in pattern.
Bind off and weave in beginning and end of yarn.

Crochet Cables

Cables have been at the center of my crochet interest lately.

Summer Scarves

Summer Scarves are great. I've lost count of the number of scarves I've crocheted during this spring season. This scarf uses Sirdar's "Baby Bamboo" DK. This was a fun yarn to work with, has a wonderfully soft feel, and displays stitch texture brilliantly.





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Recent Work

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Sublime Yarn

This is the beginning of another baby spiral hat, this time using Sublime's baby cotton kapok dk, in shade 0184. We'll consider it a proofreading of the pattern posted earlier in the week. In fact, I've caught a couple of typos in the pattern so far, and have been editing that post to correct them. Besides, hats are fun and simple--and after some point in the evening attempting anything academic is a waste of time, at least in my case.

Sprial Baby Hat

Sprial Baby Hat Pattern

Worked in the round using:
hdc (half double crochet)
dc (double crochet)
fpdc (front-post double crochet)
fptc (front-post triple crochet)

Note: Ch 2 at beginning of each round counts as one stitch.

Hook: I

Guage: Diameter of first four rounds is approximately 3 inches


To begin: Ch 3. Slip stitch to join to first chain.

Round 1: Ch 2. Work 8 hdc into the center of the chain foundation. (9 hdc) Join yarn to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch.

Round 2: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in first Ch-2 of previous round, 2 dc in each remaining stitch of previous round. (18 dc) Join yarn to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch.

Round 3: Ch 2. Work 2 dc in first dc of previous round. *Work one 1 dc in next stitch, 2dc in following stitch.* Join yarn to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (27 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each of next two stitches. *Work 1 fptc into corresponding stitch of Round 2. Work 1 dc in each of next three stitches.* Finish round with 1 fptc into corresponding stitch of Round 2, and join yarn to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (36 stitches, including 9 fptc)

Round 5: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in next stitch. *1 fpdc around fptc of previous round. 2 dc into top of previous round’s fptc. 1 dc in each of next two stitches.* 1 fpdc around fptc of previous round. 2 dc into top of previous round’s fptc. Join yarn to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (45 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Round 6: Ch 2. *Skip next dc. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 2 dc into top of same fpdc. 1 dc in each of next 3 stitches.* Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 2 dc into top of same fpdc. Work 1 dc into next stitch. Join yarn to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (54 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Round 7: Ch 2. Skip next dc. *Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 1 dc in top of next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch. 1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch.* Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 1 dc in top of next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch. 1 dc in each of next two stitches. Join yarn to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (63 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Round 8: Ch 2. Skip fpdc of previous round. *Work 1 dc in each of next 4 stitches. Work 2 dc in next stitch. Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round.* Work 1 dc in each of next 5 stitches. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (63 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Round 9: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each of next five stitches. *Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 1 dc in each of next four stitches. Work 2 dc in next stitch.* Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 1 dc in each of next two stitches. Work 2 dc in each of next 2 stitches. Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (63 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Round 10: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each of next three stitches. Work 2 dc in next stitch. *Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 1 dc in each of next four stitches. Work 2 dc in next stitch.* Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (63 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Round 11: Repeat Round 10.

Round 12: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each of next four stitches. *Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc
around fpdc of previous round. Work 1 dc in each of next five stitches.* Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (54 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Round 13: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in next two stitches. Work 2 dc in next stitch. *Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Work 1 dc in each of next three stitches. Work 2dc in next stitch.* Skip next stitch. Work 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous round. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (54 stitches, including 9 fpdc)

Rounds 14-17: Repeat Round 13.

Round 18: Ch 2. Work 1 sc in next stitch. *Work 3 dc in next stitch. Work 1 sc in each of next five stitches.* Work 3 dc in next stitch. Work 1 sc in each of next three stitches. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (72 stitches)

Round 19: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each of next two stitches. *Work 3 dc in next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of next seven stitches.* Work 3 dc in next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of next four stitches. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (90 stitches)

Round 20: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each of next three stitches. *Work 3 dc in next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of next nine stitches.* Work 3 dc in next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of next five stitches. Join to first Ch 2 using a slip stitch. (108 stitches)

Bind off. Weave in ends of yarn.
Finished hat circumference measures approximately 18 inches, just above brim.