It’s always fun to be able to combine crafts like crochet and sewing, and this cowl features both! If you’re new to either craft, don’t worry; Felix is still the perfect project for you. As shown, the lining is a faux fur fabric which can be found on the bolt at a fabric store. You might also consider fleece or another soft fabric if fur isn’t your thing. Top things off with a handmade monogrammed tag, and you have a completely personalized gift for someone special.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 24” circumference x 11.5” tall

Gauge: 21 sts and 15 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in Basketweave patt after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn:

Universal Yarn Bella Cash (60% Superwash Fine Merino, 30% Nylon, 10% Cashmere; 230 yards [210 meters]/50 grams): 114 Storm (MC, 3 balls)

Hook: US size G/6 (4 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle, 0.5 yards faux fur fabric, small scrap of soft leather or purchased tag, sewing needle, sewing thread

Special Stitches

Post Stitch Ribbing (worked over an even number of sts)

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; rep from * to end, join with sl st to beg fpdc, turn.

Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; rep from * to end, join with sl st to beg fpdc, turn.

Rep Rnds 1-2 for patt.

Single Basketweave (worked over an even number of sts)

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, bpdc in first st, fpdc in next st, *bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st; rep from * to end, join with sl st to beg fpdc, turn.

Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; rep from * to end, join with sl st to beg fpdc, turn.

Rep Rnds 1-2 for patt.

Pattern Notes

This cowl is worked in the round in one piece, turning and working in the opposite direction every round.

Pattern

Cowl

Fhdc 124, join with sl st to form circle, being careful not to twist. Do not turn.

Work in Post Stitch Ribbing for 4 rnds.

Work in Single Basketweave for 36 rnds.

Work in Post Stitch Ribbing for 4 rnds. Piece meas 24” in circumference x 12” tall.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends. Block.

Embroider initials or desired design onto piece of leather. Sew leather to RS of Cowl.

Lining

Cut piece of fabric 24” wide x 11” tall. (Height of fabric is 1” shorter than crocheted cowl.) Whipstitch sides of fabric tog to form tube with a flat seam. (Do not sew a seam on a sewing machine. Whipstitching helps avoid additional bulk).

Place WS of fabric inside Cowl.

Sew top and bottom edges of Lining to Cowl.