Melody s Bulky Cowl
Melody’s Bulky Cowl ~
Free Crochet Pattern
Melody’s Bulky Cowl is fun and simple and it is a two skein project. It works up within an hour, two at the max and it is mindless. Make this awesome cowl to wear day or night and in your color choice. Did I mention it’s a great accessory to add to your wardrobe? Be sure to share this Melody’s Bulky Cowl with your friends and fellow Crafters. Enjoy!

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Level of Difficulty – Beginner/Intermediate
Yarn – (2 skeins) of Yarn Bee, Melody Bulky – Naturals, 70% Wool and 30% Acrylic, 129 yards/113 grams per skein, 258 yards total. #5 Bulky Weight
Hook and Notions – Size Hook: K 10 ½ (6.5mm), scissors, blunt needle
Measurement – 7-inches wide and 28-inches long
Gauge – 5 stitched + 4 rows = 2-inches
Abbreviations
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
Trc = treble crochet
Notes – Chain 1 at beginning of round does not count unless otherwise stated.
Instructions
Chain 128, join with a slip stitch in the beginning chain. (be careful not to twist)
Round 1: Chain 1 (see pattern notes), sc in the same stitch as join, work (hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc) over the next 7 stitches, * work (sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc) over the next 8 stitches, repeat from * around, ending with a sc in last stitch; join with a slip stitch in the beginning sc. (17 waves)

Round 2: Chain 1 (see pattern notes), trc in same stitch as ch 1, work (dc, hdc, sc) over next 3 stitches, * work (sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc) over next 8 stitches, repeat from * around, ending with tr in last stitch; join with a slip stitch in the beginning trc. (17 waves)

Rounds 3-15: Repeat Rounds 1 and 2
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Happy Hookin!
XO, Mistie

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Happy crocheting, Mistie Bush American Crochet
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