Product Description
Clio is the muse of history and I can imagine her wearing and using a hat and cowl just like these ones. It is ever changing but stays the same just like the making of history.
Clio is a warm winter hat and cowl, surprisingly simple to make. It is vertically striped but the colours are worked one round at a time so there is no colourwork involved. This hat doesn’t look like much but when you put it on it changes the look entirely. Also you can get completely different looks by varying the number of colours you use. More than 2 colours gives you a more scrappy looking hat and using a self striping yarn changes the hat again. It is a great hat to play around with as it works up quickly and has a unique look each time.
Clio comes in the following sizes…
HAT Small (S): 21" 53.5cm Medium (M): 22" 56cm Large (L): 23" 59cm Extra large (XL): 24" 61cm
You need 400 - 440yds of DK or sports weight yarn for the hat (about 200yds of each colour).
COWL
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Clio Hat & Cowl by Sarahjanedesigns
What is Being Made
The Clio pattern is a downloadable crochet design that includes two coordinating projects: a fitted hat and a matching cowl. Both pieces are designed to be worked in two contrasting colors, creating a stylish colorwork effect. The hat is available in three sizes—Small (20" circumference), Medium (22" circumference), and Large (24" circumference)—while the cowl measures 8" in width, making these versatile accessories suitable for various head sizes and preferences.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs fundamental colorwork and shaping techniques. The design utilizes color changes to create visual interest, requiring crocheters to work with two colors throughout the projects. The hat incorporates shaping to achieve a proper fit, while the cowl uses different hook sizes to create varied fabric textures and drape. The pattern demonstrates proper tension work and gauge management, which are essential skills for achieving the correct finished dimensions.
Stitches Used
- Single Crochet (sc): Forms the primary fabric structure for the hat, creating a dense, durable base
- Double Crochet (dc): Used in sections of the pattern to create lighter, more open fabric areas
- Front Post Rib (FP rib): Creates textured ribbing, particularly used for edging and cuff details that provide stretch and definition
- Chain (ch): Foundation stitches used throughout both projects
Materials Required
Yarn: The pattern specifies luxury DK weight yarns from Colourmart. For the hat, you will need 200–220 yards of main color (MC) in 50% yak/50% merino blend, plus 190–210 yards of contrasting color (CC) in a 25% cashmere/25% angora/50% merino blend. For the cowl, 100–110 yards of each color is required. The pattern allows flexibility by accepting any DK or worsted weight yarn that achieves the correct gauge in two colors.
Hooks and Notions: An H(8)/5.0mm crochet hook is used for the hat. The cowl requires both an H(8)/5.0mm hook and a J(10)/6.0mm hook to create varied fabric textures. A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends.
Gauge and Sizing Information
Achieving proper gauge is critical for this pattern. For the hat, the gauge is 20 stitches and 18 rows over 4 inches when working single crochet fabric with an H(5.0mm) hook and DK weight yarn. The front post rib edging should measure 11 stitches over 4 inches using the same hook size. For the cowl, the gauge is 15 stitches over 4 inches. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology, ensuring clarity for American crocheters.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Sarahjanedesigns |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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