Watermelon Cowl

Watermelon Cowl by Exquisite Crochet UK

What is Being Made

The Watermelon Cowl is a snugly fitted neck accessory designed for chilly autumn and winter days. This cowl is crafted using Tunisian crochet techniques and is available in three sizes: Small (fits a small child), Medium, and Large. The finished Small size measures 51 x 22 cm when blocked, making it a versatile layering piece for cold weather wear.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses worsted weight yarn made from a blend of baby alpaca and merino wool. The yarn features a unique manufacturing technique where fibres are blown into a tube together rather than traditionally spun. This special construction creates garments that are remarkably soft to the touch while providing excellent warmth and cosiness, despite the medium thickness of the yarn.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Watermelon Cowl employs several advanced Tunisian crochet techniques that create texture and visual interest. Tunisian crochet is characterized by alternating forward and backward passes, which produces a fabric with a distinctive appearance that sits between traditional crochet and knitting.

Stitches and Methods

• Tunisian Simple Stitch (tss) – forms the foundation fabric
• Tunisian Purl Stitch (tps) – adds textured elements
• Tunisian Knit Stitch (tks) – creates knit-like appearance
• Tunisian Crossed Stitch (tcs) – produces decorative crossed textures
• Chain stitch – used for foundation and shaping
• End row colour changes – allows for colour transitions within the pattern
• Tunisian binding off – secures the final edge
• Blocking – shapes and finishes the completed cowl
• Locking mattress stitch – joins sections with an invisible seam

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an excellent introduction to Tunisian crochet techniques despite the variety of stitches involved. The straightforward construction and clear stitch progression make it accessible to newer crocheters while teaching fundamental Tunisian methods.