Sunday, March 13, 2011

Crochet Convertible Cowl Adventures

Well, I'm here to share another journey with my new love of crochet and stitch gauge.  Stitch gauge is very important....if someone is a loose or a tight crocheter, then the pattern won't be the right size.  Most patterns will give you a gauge to go by - you then stitch a sample to see how your gauge matches up with the pattern.  If larger, I pick a smaller hook, and vice versa.  Also, the choice of yarn makes a difference.

I ran across this neat convertible cowl that can be worn around the neck or up over the head and I LOVE it.  Except my first was was too small....and I'll be sending it to a petite friend of mine.  lol  The next one was perfect. 

My first attempt:




With this lavender version, I used my acrylic I had on hand and used a smaller hook than recommended because I crochet "loose".  Not a good idea for this.  Usually is, though.  Go figure.

So on my next attempt, I purchased bulkier yarn and used the recommended hook size.  Imagine that!




Wanna see the difference between the stitch gauging?


Here is the pattern, if anyone else would like to try this.  Remember, I'm one month in to crocheting, so this is a nice beginner pattern!



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30 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I love the colors you've chosen ... what fun. You wear them well, pretty lady! Have a great day, Becca

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  2. I know that purple is a favorite color and it looks lovely on you, but the red is absolutely stunning with your coloring!!!

    I'm so glad that you've fallen in love with the knitting! There's so little that we can do compared to most folks and it's not often we find a craft or project that we can physically tolerate. You've picked it up so fast too!

    I love everything you've posted so far. Well done, you! Hope you're as well as you can be, my dear. Keep on keepin' on!

    Blessings,
    ~Mrs B

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  3. Love how both turned out!! So pretty! I'd love for you to share this at my Make Something Mondays Link Party!

    http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/03/make-something-monday-link-party-2.html

    -Sarah

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  4. Another great job! 4 projects completed in your first month crocheting?- I'm kinda jealous of your production rate :) And I must agree, that red looks amazing on you... and you look like you are 20 in that picture... must be your new primer, hey?!

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  5. I love this cowl. It looks nice and easy. Thanks for sharing the link to the pattern.

    Ruth

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  6. I've been seeing this style a lot lately. My favorite rendition by far is the crocheted ! It looks so warm and soft and squishy. Thank you for linking up!

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  7. love it! wish I could crochet, thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  8. LOVE THIS! Come on ova' and link up to my Linky Party! xoxokara


    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *


    Love the pup!

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  9. Those are really beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up to my Swing into Spring party.

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  10. Cheri, this is so cute. I have a very petit neck if you should make anything else that ends up too small. You look super cute wearing it too.
    Traci

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  11. Those are beautiful! I wish I could get my hands to be able to crochet or knit... Fantastic job!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  12. Just came across your blog from the WhipperBerry linky party and am a new follower. What a great cowl neck. I think I will attempt making one before next winter! Thanks for the link to that pattern, and it looks like an interesting website. Keep up the good work :)
    If you have the time, I would love it if you visited my blog:
    ScribbleScrabble44@blogspot.com

    Happy Friday!

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  13. What a wonderful colour that is on you. It really suits you.

    By the way I'm having a giveaway to help raise money for Japan. I'd be really grateful if you have a look and see if you want to help: http://craftycripple.blogspot.com/2011/03/something-different.html

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  14. Your new cowls both look lovely! Congrats on being a new crocheter!

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  15. I like them both! Your photos are excellent, too.

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  16. I can't believe that you are new to crochet! Both projects are lovely, and you look pretty in both colourways!

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  17. Very nice. I just can't seem to catch on to crochet. I think your doing great.

    Happy Fiber Arts Friday!

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  18. Your cowls look great! Sometimes the simple patterns are the best. Your crochet looks great too. Only one month? Rock on!

    Happy Fiber Arts Friday!

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  19. So lovely!! They both look great-you are doing such wonderful projects!! I love the red on you!- you look so pretty!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  20. I love to crochet...thanks for sharing!! I have a cute flower crochet pattern on my blog if you are interested...measuredbytheheart.blogspot.com

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  21. I ABSOLUTELY love these GORGEOUS crochet "Thingys"! LOL {very thechnical term!}
    They look beautiful on you pretty girl! I remember when I was little, watching my mom crochet and thinking how amazing it was! I still dont know how...but this makes me WANT to learn!! I would imagine it is a calming hobby :)
    You have just got a new follower :)

    Thank you for linking this up to Whassup Wednesday! Hope to see you this week at my
    Par-Taaaay!

    xoxokara
    I would LOVE for you to Follow me too :)

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  22. I'm definitely in love with the red one, it looks so cute. This is very motivational, I've always wanted to learn to crochet, maybe this is the push I needed.

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  23. BEAUTIFUL! So fun! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  24. Wow, both turned out great! I love the lavender yarn you used on the first one. Both yarns look great in the picture. I can't believe you've been crocheting for only a month. Your stitches look great.

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  25. That's so cute! And warm. I love it!

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  26. I need one of these badly - it is so cold here (for coastal California anyway). CUTE!

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  27. Very cool. I love how it looks up over your head...very Jackie O... Thanks for linking up.

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  28. Very Pretty. Im a knitter so appreciate your talent.

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  29. I love the red cowl i am going to try that pattern also, thanks Tink

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