Rock Creek Park Hexagon Cowl Crochet Pattern
I love cowls! I love wearing them because they’re great to wear indoors. They’re a smaller wardrobe commitment than a scarf but no less impactful. And, I love to make them because they take less time to make than a scarf or shawl.
About the Rock Creek Park Cowl
Have you ever received a gorgeous hank or two of hand-dyed yarn and tried to figure out what to make with it? Or, I’ll bet you’ve purchased some yarn before knowing what you want to do with it. Sort of like putting the cart before the horse?
I do that all the time. So, I pulled out my gorgeous hanks of Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted and went to town. The Rock Creek Park Cowl was born!
This cowl is made up of 14 4-round solid hexagons, sewn together in two rows with a whip stitch seam to form the ring of the cowl. If you’ve never crocheted a hexagon, it’s just like making a solid granny square except there are 2 additional corners. And, just like granny squares, hexagons work up quickly and make a great project to take anywhere with you.
The borders are rather unique. I use stitches of varying heights to create an even edge along the top of the cowl. The bottom border follows the peaks and valleys formed by the connected hexagons to create some design interest. The optional fringe is attached only halfway around and completes the fun look.
What you get in the written pattern…
The pattern is written in English using standard US terminology. It includes an assembly chart, crochet charts for the top and bottom borders and helpful notes to make your crochet experience successful.
What skills do I need?
While this pattern is beginner friendly and I give you all the things to be successful, the following are good things to know:
- To make the hexagons, you might want to have a little advance knowledge of traditional granny square construction.
- Stitches you’ll need to know are: Chain, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Treble Crochet. The bulk of the cowl is worked with double and single crochet.
- The hexagons are sewn together using the whip stitch seaming method.
Special Stitch – the modified treble crochet
I wanted the top border to be even across; the peaks and valleys created a unique challenge in making that happen. Because I couldn’t find a stitch that met my needs, I created the modified treble crochet. It’s a simple stitch that’s slightly taller than a double crochet and slightly shorter than the treble crochet, the perfect size to fit between the two. Here’s a helpful video tutorial:
What you need to make the Rock Creek Park Cowl
Yarn – Neighborhood Fiber Co “Organic Studio Worsted” 100% superwash merino – 2 hanks. Note: Any worsted will do but this one has a tight twist and luxurious feel.
Hook – US size H-8 (5mm)
Other materials – Tapestry needle for sewing seams and weaving in ends; a ruler for measuring and scissors for cutting fringe.
What do I get in the pattern PDF?
- A beautifully formatted PDF with detailed instructions.
- Charts to show stitch placement for the top and bottom borders
- Assembly grid to make sure your hexagons are all lined up!
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