Product Description
Designed as part of a beginner crochet course at Shall We Knit? in Waterloo, Ontario, this neck wrap pattern extends the crocheter’s stitch repertoire to include double crochet, half double crochet, and triple crochet -- all in an easily memorized pattern.
As a bonus, the cowl uses under 30 grams of your favorite fingering-weight yarn -- perfect for leftovers!
This teaching pattern includes instructions on how to make individual stitches and links to online resources that I recommend to students in my beginner classes.
Teachers: if you choose this pattern for one of your courses, please ensure that each student purchases their own copy.
Please note that this pattern has now been adapted into a table runner, Stitch Sampler Runner, which is available as a free additional download with this purchase.
Stitch Sampler Cowl by Beth Graham
What Is Being Made
The Stitch Sampler Cowl is a crochet project designed by Beth Graham that introduces crocheters to fundamental stitch variations in a practical, wearable accessory. This intermediate-level pattern teaches essential crochet techniques through an easily memorized construction, resulting in a finished piece suitable for everyday wear. The cowl format makes it an accessible introduction to working with multiple stitch heights and textures.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
This pattern builds foundational crochet skills by incorporating several core stitch types that form the basis of most crochet projects. The Stitch Sampler Cowl combines the following stitches:
- Single Crochet (sc) — The shortest and tightest of basic crochet stitches, providing structure and density to the fabric
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) — A medium-height stitch that creates a balanced fabric with moderate drape
- Double Crochet (dc) — A taller stitch that produces a more open, flowing fabric
- Triple Crochet (tr) — The tallest stitch in this pattern, creating an even more open texture and increased drape
The pattern uses American crochet terminology and employs standard techniques including chain stitches (ch), slip stitches (sl st), yarn overs (yo), and stitch marker placement to track progress. The easily memorized stitch sequence allows crocheters to develop muscle memory and confidence with each stitch type.
Materials and Tools
The Stitch Sampler Cowl is worked with Butterfly Super 10, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn in a 4-ply weight. One skein provides 230 meters (249 yards) and weighs 125 grams (4.4 ounces), offering ample yardage for this project. A G-7/4.0 mm crochet hook is recommended to achieve the specified gauge of 17 stitches and 21 rows in single crochet over a 4-inch blocked swatch. Additional supplies include removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends upon completion.
Project Details
This intermediate crochet pattern is ideal for crafters who have mastered basic single crochet and are ready to expand their stitch repertoire. The cowl format provides a forgiving, practical project that showcases the visual and textural differences between stitch heights. The use of mercerized cotton yarn creates a crisp, well-defined fabric that clearly displays each stitch type, making it an excellent teaching tool for understanding how different stitches affect drape and appearance.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Beth Graham |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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