Granny des Bois 2-pattern set

Granny des Bois 2-Pattern Crochet Set by ACCROchet

Overview

The Granny des Bois set is a beginner-friendly crochet collection featuring two coordinated projects: a cowl and a hat. Designed by ACCROchet, this downloadable PDF pattern set allows crafters to create cozy, wearable accessories using aran-weight yarn in a sophisticated color palette.

Projects Included

• Cowl – A neck warmer available in two sizes (Small-Medium and Large)
• Hat – A head-covering piece available in three sizes (Small, Medium, and Large)

What Is Being Made

This pattern set produces two essential cold-weather accessories. The cowl is a circular neck wrap that provides warmth and style, while the hat is a structured head covering. Both pieces are designed to be worn together as a coordinated set, though they can be made independently.

Yarn and Materials

The projects call for Les Moutons de Richard yarn, a blend of 50% wool and 50% angora. The pattern requires 3 skeins total (100 g per skein, approximately 219 yards/200 meters per skein). The designer used three coordinating colors: ecru (A), natural gray (B), and blue gray (C), allowing for creative color combinations.

Additional materials include a 5 mm crochet hook (with a 4.5 mm hook for the hat border), a yarn needle for finishing, stitch markers to track rounds, and a pompom for hat embellishment.

Techniques and Stitches

The Granny des Bois patterns utilize fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The primary stitch used is the double crochet (dc), which forms the structure of both projects. The patterns incorporate working in the back loop only (blo) for specific sections, creating textural variation.

Both the cowl and hat are worked in rounds, building outward from a center chain. This circular construction method is a classic approach in crochet accessory design. The cowl features an exterior section that is measured for gauge purposes, while the hat uses double crochet rounds as its foundation.

Sizing and Gauge

The cowl is available in Small-Medium (22 inches/56 cm circumference, 8.5 inches/21 cm height) and Large (26 inches/65 cm circumference, 10 inches/26 cm height).

The hat offers three size options: Small (18 inches/46 cm circumference, 8 inches/20 cm height), Medium (20 inches/51 cm circumference, 8.5 inches/22 cm height), and Large (22 inches/56 cm circumference, 9 inches/23 cm height).

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. For the cowl, the first three rounds of the exterior should measure 3.5 inches (9 cm). For the hat, 16 double crochets over 8 rounds should measure 4 inches (10 cm). Crocheters should work sample swatches and adjust hook size as needed to match these gauge specifications.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner-friendly, this pattern set is accessible to those new to crochet. The use of basic stitches and straightforward round-based construction makes it an ideal project for developing fundamental skills while creating practical, wearable items.

Format

The Granny des Bois set is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing immediate access for digital crafting reference.