Crochet Candace’s Cluster Cowl

Crochet Candace’s Cluster Cowl is a delightful and stylish accessory that you'll love to create! This cozy cowl features beautiful cluster stitches that give it a lovely texture and warmth that's perfect for chilly days. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, you'll enjoy working on this project and showcasing your handmade creation. Get your favorite yarn and hook ready, and let's crochet a fabulous Cluster Cowl together!

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn (Red Heart Stripes)
• I 5.50mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Size

Teen/Adult Womens

Gauge

7 Hdc = Approx 2 Inches

Stitches

• CH: Chain- Yarn over pull through one loop.

• SC: Single crochet- Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops.

• HDC: Half double crochet- Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through three stitches.

• Cluster: Cluster- *Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over through two stitches.* Repeat from * to * until there are 4 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.

Instructions

RND 1: Chain 86. Join with a SS to the first chain made WITHOUT twisting your chain. If you have trouble doing so, check out this FOOL PROOF TRICK.

Round 1: Chain 1. Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (86)

Round 2: Chain 2. *Cluster. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Cluster made. (43 clusters)

Round 3: SS into the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. *Sc in the next Chain 1 space. Chain 1. Skip the next Cluster.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 4: SS into the next chain 1 space. Chain 2. *Cluster in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. Skip the next Sc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Cluster made.

Repeat Rounds 3 – 4 ending in round 3 until desired length.

Final Round: Chain 1. Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (86)

Finish Off.