Crochet Tunisian Entwined Helix Scarf or Cowl

If you're looking to add a touch of charm and warmth to your outfits, the Crochet Tunisian Entwined Helix Scarf or Cowl is a fantastic choice! With its intricate design and cozy feel, this accessory will surely be your go-to for chilly days. The entwined helix pattern adds a unique twist to the classic scarf or cowl, making it a stylish and eye-catching piece to wear. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project will surely bring a lot of joy and satisfaction as you create something beautiful and practical. So grab your hooks and yarn, and let's get crocheting!

Finished size

Materials

Schachenmayr Tahiti, 99% cotton, light fingering, 306 yds per 1.75 oz: 1 (2) balls or 306 (612) total yds required (shown in color 7642 jazz)

Suggested hook size: 5mm Tunisian crochet hook (adjust hook size to meet gauge or not; it’s not a tension crucial project)

Gauge

In stitch pattern after blocking, 20 sts for approximately 2 row repeats measures 4″.

Special Stitches

Tunisian Knit Stitch (tks): Notice that each vertical bar goes up into the chain and back down the other side. For Tunisian Knit Stitch, insert hook between these two vertical bars, under the chain, front to back, yarn over, pull loop through.

Stitch Multiple

Any multiple of 12, plus 8

Tunisian Crochet Pattern Instructions

Instructions

Row 1:

A: Ch 44, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull lp through, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through, rep from * across—44 lps on hook.

B: Ch 1, *yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, rep from * across—1 lp remaining on hook.

Row 2:

A: Ch 1, sk first vertical bar, 1 tks, *[yo, tks] 6 times, 6 tks, rep from * 2 times more, [yo, tks] 6 times—68 lps on hook.

B: Ch 2, *[remove lp from hook, release yo from hook, replace lp on hook, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 6 times (see video above), [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 6 times, rep from * 2 times more, [remove lp from hook, release yo from hook, replace lp on hook, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 6 times, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook—1 lp remaining on hook.

Row 3:

A: Sk first vertical bar, tks across—44 lps on hook. Note that the last stitch here should be made in the top of the ch-2 at the end.

B: Ch 1, *yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, rep from * across—1 lp remaining on hook.

Row 4:

A: Sk first vertical bar, 7 tks, *[yo, tks] 6 times, 6 tks, rep from * two times more—62 lps on hook.

B: Ch 1, *[yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 6 times, [remove lp from hook, release yo from hook, replace lp on hook, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 6 times, rep from * two times more, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 7 times—1 lp remaining on hook.

Row 5:

A: Sk first vertical bar, tks across—44 lps on hook.

B: Ch 1, *yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, rep from * across—1 lp remaining on hook.

Rows 6-101 (157): Rep rows 2-5.

For scarf only: Rows 158-159: Rep rows 2-3.

Bind off: Sk first vertical bar, inserting hook as for tks, work sl st across, fasten off.

Finishing

For cowl only: Form a ring with your fabric by placing your cowl matching first row to last row. Take one side of the fabric for the cowl and turn it upside down. This will form the moebius twist. With yarn needle, seam the cowl together.

Block as desired. Weave in all ends securely.