Scarfie, Cowlie & Hattie

Scarfie, Cowlie & Hattie Crochet Accessories Collection

What Is Being Made

Scarfie, Cowlie & Hattie is a collection of three coordinating crochet accessories designed by Susan Lowman. The collection includes a hat, a scarf, and a cowl, all crafted using chunky-weight yarn. These pieces are quick-to-make projects ideal for creating a cohesive accessory set or as individual statement pieces. The designs were originally created with Lion Brand Scarfie yarn, which inspired their playful names, though they work equally well in other chunky-weight yarns like Patons Shetland Chunky.

Sizing and Adjustability

Each accessory in this collection features adjustable sizing, making them customizable to personal preferences and available yarn quantities. The hat is designed to fit circumferences of 18 to 21 inches (45.5 to 53.5 centimeters), though smaller sizes are achievable by adjusting foundation chains. The scarf measures 6½ inches (16.5 centimeters) wide by 36 inches (91.5 centimeters) long in the original pattern, but the length can be easily extended or shortened by working additional or fewer row multiples. The cowl maintains a width of 6½ inches (16.5 centimeters) and can be sized up or down based on desired fit and available yarn.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

These patterns employ fundamental crochet construction methods suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The designs utilize foundation chains as the basis for sizing adjustments—increasing or decreasing the number of chains allows makers to customize the hat circumference and scarf or cowl width. The patterns work through row-by-row construction, with the ability to add or subtract row multiples to achieve desired length. This modular approach makes the collection accessible to those with intermediate crochet experience while allowing creative flexibility in the final dimensions.

Yarn and Materials

The original Scarfie, Cowlie & Hattie patterns were designed using Lion Brand Scarfie yarn, a chunky-weight option that showcases multicolor variations. The designer also created versions in Patons Shetland Chunky yarn, using solid colors for improved photography and visual clarity. Both yarn options work beautifully with these designs, and the patterns are compatible with any chunky-weight yarn in solid or multicolor variations, offering makers flexibility in yarn selection based on availability and personal color preferences.

Design Versatility

These accessories are designed to work in both solid-color and multicolor yarn options, allowing crafters to create coordinated sets or mix-and-match pieces according to their preferences. The quick-to-make nature of these projects makes them ideal for gift-giving, seasonal accessory creation, or stash-busting projects. The adjustable sizing and row-multiple construction mean that makers can utilize varying quantities of yarn while maintaining the integrity of the original design.