There is Love Cowl

There is Love Cowl by Celia Roberts

What is Being Made

There is Love is a crocheted cowl designed by Celia Roberts for BK Collective. This accessory piece is worked in the round and measures 33 inches (84 cm) wide and 10 inches (25.5 cm) high, making it a versatile neckwear option suitable for various styling preferences. The cowl is constructed using bulky weight yarn, which creates a substantial, cozy fabric ideal for layering and warmth.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs several fundamental techniques to create its finished structure:

• Foundation single crochet – used to establish the initial base of stitches
• Chain stitch – the foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Single crochet – provides structure and definition to the fabric
• Double crochet – creates the primary fabric texture and drape
• Crab stitch – used as a finishing technique for a polished edge detail

Stitches Used

The pattern is worked over multiples of six (6) stitches, allowing for customization of the cowl size. The primary stitch pattern relies on double crochet as the main construction stitch, with gauge measured at 8 double crochet stitches equaling 4 inches (10 cm). The combination of single crochet, double crochet, and crab stitch creates visual interest and a refined finished appearance.

Materials and Equipment

Yarn Options: The pattern provides flexibility with two premium yarn choices, both in bulky weight:

• Jorstad Creek Chuckanut (bulky weight, 70% US grown Alpaca and 30% US grown Merino wool, 100 yards / 81 meters per skein) – 2 skeins required, shown in Paris Rose colorway
• Jorstad Creek Mary Todd (bulky weight, 100% superwash merino, 110 yards / 100 meters per skein) – 2 skeins required

Equipment: One US size K crochet hook (6.5 mm) or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge of 8 double crochet stitches over 4 inches (10 cm).

Design Flexibility

There is Love offers customization options for crafters seeking different dimensions. Since the pattern is worked in multiples of six stitches, you may increase or decrease the number of beginning stitches to create a larger or smaller cowl to suit your preferences. Keep in mind that adjusting the stitch count will affect the total yardage required, potentially necessitating additional or fewer skeins of yarn.