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Malabrigo Sock
Frank Ochre (SW035)
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Product Description
Short Story starts with a few stitches at one tip and ends with a few stitches at the other tip, and has a variant of the same stitch pattern, but a quick ending that makes a wide decorative scalloped edge on one side of the cowl.
For my two cowls I used Malabrigo Sock (440 yards/100 grams) in the colors “Aniversario” and “Indiecita”. With the a size F hook and consistent correct gauge you should be able to make three cowls with one skein of Malabrigo Sock yarn. And, you can make one Short Story cowl in just a few hours, making this cowl perfect for gifting!
Think of this also as a great scrap-using project. Short Story is the perfect project to use up all those small leftover balls of light fingering weight yarn that you might have. You will need about 33 grams for one cowl.
Short Story Cowl by CJ Brady Designs
Project Overview
Short Story is a beginner-friendly crochet cowl designed by CJ Brady Designs featuring a distinctive bandana cowl shape. This downloadable PDF pattern emerged from the design process of the Surprise Ending scarf, when the designer discovered that one particular scarf ending variation would work beautifully as a standalone cowl design. The result is a creative, quick-to-complete project that offers both visual interest and practical wearability.
Construction and Shape
The cowl features an elegant tapered construction that begins with just a few stitches at one tip and decreases to a few stitches at the opposite tip. This creates the characteristic bandana cowl silhouette—a versatile neckwear option that can be worn in multiple ways. The design incorporates a variant stitch pattern throughout the body of the cowl, maintaining visual consistency while building the garment's structure from point to point.
Stitch Techniques and Details
Short Story showcases a decorative wide scalloped edge that runs along the side of the cowl, adding a refined finishing touch to the design. This scalloped edging is created through a quick ending sequence that contrasts with the main stitch pattern used in the body of the cowl. The combination of the tapered tip-to-tip construction and the scalloped edge detail creates visual depth and movement in the finished piece.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Malabrigo Sock yarn, which comes in 440-yard/100-gram skeins. This yarn weight is ideal for creating delicate, drape-friendly cowls. The designer specifies using a size F crochet hook and emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent correct gauge throughout the project. With proper gauge and a single skein of Malabrigo Sock, you can successfully crochet three cowls, making this an economical pattern choice for creating multiple wearable pieces or gifts.
Skill Level and Pattern Format
Designed as a beginner-level project, Short Story is accessible to crocheters new to cowl construction while remaining interesting for experienced makers. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing for immediate access and the ability to reference instructions on multiple devices while working on your project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Sock |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | CJ Brady Designs |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Using Malabrigo Sock you can make TWO cowls with one skein. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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