You know what? I am now struggling to close my scarf draw. My obsession with making natty cowls to brighten up an outfit has made that little space heave under the strain. Ah well. I am not sure I will stop, I just need to give more away. My recent creation uses a variegated yarn from Debbie Bliss, Rialto Dk print in Verona. I spotted it on a recent trip to Blacksheep wools and knew exactly what I wanted to make. I used two balls to create this small cowl using the very ‘on-trend’ V stitch. Although you are using just a few treble stitches the overall look is a funky zig-zag. Great!
This stitch is everywhere at the moment and if you are thinking of making a similar item Emma Escott in Inside Crochet issue. If anyone is interested I could write this stitch count up for you to make this cowl.
NEWS – I have written up this pattern and you can download it for free here
A cowl of this size is perfect for autumn. The variegated yarn brings colour and interest to a plain jumper or jacket, but you don’t have to do any complicated colour changes. I have a plain sloppy navy jumper which I will team with this woolly creation. Ready for the chillier mornings. Tell me what your must have autumn warmers are – or perhaps pop by the Facebook page – Emma Varnam Designs
Emme looks good, I really must try V-stitch the result looks stunning.
I love this v-stitch cowl, it looks so cosy! I would love the pattern
The cowl looks fabulous in that yarn.
I would love to have more details on how to make one please.
Lovely V-stitch cowl. I would love the pattern please.
I friend sent me here when I was telling her how much I wanted to make a cowl. I’m a self-taught, fairly new crocheter and in love with the “v” stitch. I’m in the US and would love to see a stitch count.
Your yarn choice is gorgeous. I absolutely LOVE autumn, my favorite month is October and I love my denim jacket with anything handmade.
Thank you so much for pattern details