Crocheted Goodin Cowl

Crocheted Goodin Cowl by Margaret Kendall

What is Being Made

The Crocheted Goodin Cowl is a circular cowl neckwarmer designed to be worked in the round. This project features a finished circumference of 20 inches and a height of 7 inches (50.8 cm x 17.8 cm), making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering and everyday wear. The cowl is the crocheted interpretation of the knitted Slipped Stitch Goodin Cowl, offering an alternative construction method for crafters who prefer working with a crochet hook.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level project employs several key crochet techniques to create visual interest and texture. The cowl is worked in the round, which creates a seamless, tubular construction. The design incorporates color work through the use of both solid and color-changing yarns worked in alternating stripes, adding dynamic visual motion to the finished piece. The combination of pattern stitches with textured ribbing creates a sophisticated, dimensional fabric.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern featured in this cowl is a shifting spike stitch pattern, which creates the distinctive textured surface and contributes to the visual movement throughout the design. This spike stitch is bordered with a textured rib that frames the main pattern section. The pattern also utilizes front loop single crochet (FLsc), as indicated by the gauge specifications provided for the FLsc pattern section. These stitch combinations work together to produce a fabric with both elasticity and visual interest.

Materials: Yarn and Hooks

The Crocheted Goodin Cowl is designed to work with DK weight and sport weight yarns, offering flexibility in yarn selection. The sample model was created using Rowan Pure Wool DK in color 37 as the main color (MC) and Classic Elite Yarns Liberty Wool Light in color 6699 as the contrasting color (CC). The gauge for this project is 20 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in the FLsc pattern. While exact gauge is noted as not critical for this particular pattern, achieving consistent tension will help ensure the cowl reaches the intended finished dimensions. The pattern uses U.S. crochet terminology throughout and includes modification guidance, allowing crafters to adjust the circumference by working with multiples of 4 stitches in the beginning chain.

Pattern Customization

This design includes helpful modification options for crafters who wish to adjust the fit. If you prefer a different circumference, you can modify the beginning chain by working in multiples of 4 stitches. The pattern provides stitch counts for finished circumferences of 20, 22, and 24 inches, making it easy to customize the cowl to your preferred fit without extensive pattern adjustments.