Tweel Cowl by Alyson Chu

I love the herringbone pattern of this crochet cowl, and it's really easy to get the hang of the pattern in a short space of time. Alyson provides detailed images of how to work the colour changes, and the pattern is really clear and well laid out.  

I used Oh So Fine! DK to make mine (not pictured), and this base gives it incredible softness and drape.  I'd also recommend Superhero DK, which will give the cowl a more woolly look.  

Inspired by traditional herringbone tweed fabric, two colour tapestry colourwork mimics a herringbone pattern in this cosy cowl which can also be made as a longer infinity scarf. Tweel is the Scots word for twill and thanks to an error made by a London cloth merchant, we have tweed fabrics and not tweel fabrics!

Skill Level: This is an intermediate project using tapestry colourwork. Yarn management and colour changes may be challenging for a beginner crocheter.

Sizes: This pattern includes instructions for a small cowl or a longer infinity scarf which can be wrapped around your neck twice.

Yardage: The small cowl uses approx 92m of the main colour and 60m of the coordinating colour. The large infinity scarf uses approx /202m of main colour and 120m of coordinating colour.

Finished Measurements: Small cowl measures 9.5” x 7.5” (24cm x 19cm) and long infinity scarf measures 21” x 7.5” (53cm x 19cm)

The pattern is available in UK terminology, but if you'd like US instead, please add a note at checkout. 

Photos courtesy of Alyson Chu.