The chunky yarn in the Heights Cowl makes it super warm and the woven style stitch of the leaping blocks and stripes stitch is very effective at fighting off those chilly temperatures!

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This pattern requires five buttons, four that are visible and one that is hidden. You can always use only three visible buttons if you prefer and the beauty of this pattern is that you don’t have to create button holes. The buttons slip between any two stitches.

The Heights Cowl is crocheted using a size 5 bulky weight yarn and a N or P (10.00 mm) crochet hook, which makes this project work up quickly. The only stitches you need to know are the single crochet and double crochet.

So the thing about the leaping blocks and stripes stitch is that you will be working your double crochets over top of chains from the previous row and then working into the stitches two rows below. That is what gives the stitch the staggered or woven look.

It can feel awkward at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes super easy. I would say that this pattern is probably an Easy/Intermediate level crochet pattern because of my previous statement.

There is a matching beanie pattern available for you as well if you’d prefer a set. You can find that pattern for the Heights Beanie here.

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Heights Cowl

Materials Used:

• 4 skeins Yarn Bee Dream Spun in Sonoma – 3.5 oz/100 g – 76 yds/70 m
• Or any size 5 bulky weight yarn
• N or P (10.00 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• 5 (1” – 1 ¼”) Buttons
• Measuring tape

Finished Size Approximately:

43” Length x 12.5” Width

Gauge:

9 double crochet stitches and 4 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.

Abbreviations:

FC – foundation chain (starting chain)
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet

Special Stitches:

Bottom Loop Only (BLO)

Notes:

• If
  you’d like to use the stitch pattern for any other project or to
  adjust the size of this project, use a foundation chain (starting
  chain) with a multiple of 4 chains plus 2.
  
• The
  photos after each row were taken from the hat pattern so the number
  of double crochets for the cowl will not be the same as the photo.
  The photos are for instructional purposes only.
  
• The
  Final Row has two options based on what row repeat you finish on.
  Count your rows before you work your Final Row so you know which one
  to use.
  
• When
  placing your buttons, it doesn’t matter which side of the rectangle
  that you choose to attach them. There is no right side or wrong
  side; they are the same. Choose a side and place all of your buttons
  along the same edge, although on opposite sides of the rectangle.
  See the “Finishing” section for more info.
  

*** American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions:

FC: Ch 30

Row 1: Work in BLO. In 4th ch from hook, dc. Dc in next ch. *Ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs* Repeat from * to * across until 1 ch remains. Dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as hdc + ch 2), skip next 2 sts. Work in BLO of the FC. *Crocheting into the open FC below (the stitches will cover the 2 chs from the previous row), dc in the next 2 FC’s. Ch 2, skip next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * across. Hdc in the top of the ch 3 from the previous row. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Crocheting into the open sts from 2 rows below (the stitches will cover the 2 chs from the previous row), dc in those next 2 sts. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts from 2 rows below* Repeat from * to * across. Hdc in 2^nd ch of ch 4 turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as hdc + ch 2), skip 1^st st and next 2 sts. *Crocheting into the open sts from 2 rows below, dc in those next 2 sts. Ch 2, skip next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * across. Hdc in the ch 2 turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Continue to alternate Row 3 and Row 4 for pattern for 82 rows.

Final Row (to close the gaps)

Row 83: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, *hdc in the next 2 unworked sts from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in top of ch 2 turning from previous row.

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Optional Info: If you use this pattern and end on a Row 3 repeat, use the Final Row instructions shown above. If you modify the pattern and end on a Row 4 repeat, use the following instructions for the Final Row.

Final Row (Option 2)

Ch 1, sc in the same st the ch 1 comes out of, hdc in the next 2 unworked sts from 2 rows below, *sc in next 2 sts, hdc in the next 2 unworked sts from 2 rows below* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in 2^nd ch of ch 4 turning ch from previous row.

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Finishing – Adding buttons

Your buttons will be stitched along the same edge of your rectangle, but will be on opposite sides.

Measuring 11” from one end, stitch your single button (the black one as shown in the photo below).

Along the same edge, but on the opposite side of the scarf, beginning 1” from the end, attach your first button. Attach each additional button approximately 3 ¼” – 3 ½” apart.

There are no button holes. You can fit your buttons between any of the stitches. Simply line up your edges before threading your buttons between the stitches.

How to button your Heights Cowl

Step 1 – Lay your cowl out with the four larger buttons facing the table. Fold over the button end and button your single button through the corner opposite the four buttons.

Step 2 – Fold the opposite end over, lining up the bottom corner to the button closest to the end of the cowl.

Step 3 – Begin buttoning the four buttons along the edge of the cowl. There are no button holes, so you will just fit the button between your stitches.

Step 4 – Make sure your buttons are spaced evenly.

Step 5 – Fold over the top “collar” of the cowl.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the Heights Cowl crochet pattern. If you make one, you can tag me @highlandhickorydesigns in your social media. I’d love to see your work!

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