The Free Pattern
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GLOSSARY: Ch = chain; DC = double crochet; SC = single crochet; Sl St = slip stitch; St(s) = stitch(es).
Foundation chain: Ch 74 (multiple of 3 plus 5).
Center strip: Row 1: Working into back bumps of chains, 3 DC into 5th chain from hook, *skip 2 ch, 3 DC into next Ch*; repeat from * * to last 3 foundation ch, skip 2 ch, 1 DC into last ch; do not turn work. [23 3dc clusters].
Granny rectangle rounds: Round 1: Ch 3. Into the space created by the last DC of prior row, work 2 DC, Ch 2 (corner space), 3 DC, Ch 2 (corner space), 3 DC. Note: You have worked first 2 corners; Row 1 strip has pivoted so foundation chain edge is at the top.
3 DC into each ch2 sp between clusters on foundation chain, stopping before ch4 space at far end. [23 clusters along this side, after ch2 corner].
Into Ch4 space, work 3 DC, Ch 2 (corner space), 3 DC, Ch 2 (corner space), 3 DC. Note: You have worked third and fourth corners; each corner has two 3DC clusters with a Ch2 space in between. Strip has pivoted so you are ready to work into top edge of center strip.
3 DC into each space between clusters along top edge of center strip, then Sl 1 into top of Ch 3 at beginning of round.
Round 2: Ch 1, lay ch1 to right and (SC, Ch 2, 2 DC) into space between clusters. *(3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC) into ch2 corner space* for first corner; repeat between * * for second corner.
3 DC into each space between clusters along first long side. Repeat between * * twice for third and fourth corners.
3 DC into each space between clusters along second long side, then Sl 1 into top of sc/ch2 at end of round.
Round 3: Ch 1, lay ch 1 to right and (SC, Ch 2, 2 DC) into space between clusters. 3 DC into each space between clusters to first corner space (on first Round 3 there will be one space/cluster; next round there will be two, etc.).
*3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC into ch2 corner space* for first corner.
3 DC into space(s) between clusters along short end to next corner.
Repeat between * * for second corner.
3 DC into each space between clusters along first long side.
Repeat between * * for third corner.
3 DC into space(s) between clusters along short end to next corner.
Repeat between * * for fourth corner.
3 DC into each space between clusters along second long side.
Sl 1 into top of sc/ch2 at end of round.
Repeat Round 3 six more times (9 rounds complete).
Cowl only: Repeat Round 3 one more time (10 rounds total). Fasten off.
Scarf/loop only: Fasten off. Make a second piece exactly like the first.
Blocking: Soak in warm water with a little no-rinse wool wash for 10-15 minutes; gently squeeze to remove as much water as possible (do not twist or wring); roll in a dry towel or run through machine spin cycle in a lingerie bag. Pin corners to dimensions and pin along edges. Allow to dry thoroughly.
Seaming: For cowl: Bring short ends together (right sides together, wrong sides facing out) being careful not to twist. With new 2 yd/2m piece of yarn, begin with slip knot on hook and Sl St twice into ch2 corner space; to join 3dc clusters, Sl St into inner legs of edge sts (those closest to each other); end with Sl St twice into final ch2 corner.
For scarf: Bring short ends of two pieces together (right sides together, wrong sides facing out); seam as for cowl.
For loop: Seam two short ends together as for scarf, then bring right sides of two remaining short ends together, being careful not to twist. Work second seam as first.
Fasten off. Weave in ends on wrong side. Gently steam press seam(s).
