Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks free pattern is Simple Shells Cowl from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements Approximately 10” wide x 22”circumference, blocked.
Hooks US G/7 (4.5 mm)

 This cowl is created as one piece worked in the round. A stitch marker is placed to indicate beg of rnd. 

FSC (Foundation single crochet) Ch 2, insert hook into second ch from hook and pull up a loop, Ch 1, YO and pull through both loops, *insert hook into ch just made, pull up a loop, Ch 1, YO and pull through both loops; rep from * until desired number of single crochet is reached. 

Directions 

Rnd 1: FSC 74, join last st to first st with Sl St, being careful to not twist. 

Rnd 2: Ch 1, SC in same st as join (mark this st), Ch 1, Sk next 2 sc, *5 TR in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 sc, Sc in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 sc; rep from * around to marked st. 

Rnd 3: Work 5 tr in marked st (move st marker to 3rd tr in set), Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, *SC in next tr, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, 5 TR in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr; rep from * around to marked st. 

Rnd 4: SC in marked st (mark this st), Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, *5 TR in next sc, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr, SC in next tr, Ch 1, Sk next 2 tr; rep from * around to marked st. 

Rep Rnds 3-4 until piece measures approximately 10” or desired width. 

Last Rnd: SC in each sc and tr around, skipping all ch spaces. 

Finishing Weave in ends, wash and block. 

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Simple_Shells_Cowl__D55691220.html