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A stunning granny stitch crochet cowl to make you feel stylish and cozy

Discover sophistication and comfort with the Bianca crochet cowl. Perfect for the transitional weather no matter what your outfit. Purchase the premium PDF and get started today!

A photo of a woman wearing the Bianca crochet cowl

The Bianca crochet cowl

One of my all-time favorite accessories is a crochet cowl. It’s like the little engine that could with all the ways it can make your outfit better.

They’re fun and quick to crochet, providing you with a brand new accessory in less time than it takes to make a traditional scarf.

I throw on a crochet cowl when I need a little extra warmth around my neck. A crochet cowl can amplify any outfit I might have on. Plus, I’m always looking for an elegant way to upgrade even my casual outfits.

I designed the Bianca cowl to be lightweight while offering coverage when the weather requires it. I also wanted something in one color that had lots of interesting yet subtle texture.

A photo of a woman wearing the Bianca crochet cowl designed by MadameStitch

While I absolutely adore granny squares and the granny stitch, I’m always on the lookout for interesting stitches and patterns that fit my design style.

I found the puffs and shells stitch pattern while doing a recent search. I knew right away I had to use it in a project.

The original stitch pattern was created by Sharon at the Stitch Foundry. We had a wonderful conversation about this gorgeous stitch pattern and she was thrilled I planned to use it in this crochet cowl design.

The fun part about this unique stitch pattern is that the 3-double-crochet shells are really granny stitches in disguise! Well, that’s pretty perfect!

I changed the name to “Puffs and Grannies” and adapted the stitch pattern to be worked in the round with a DK weight yarn.

A closeup photo of the Bianca crochet cowl designed by MadameStitch

For this crochet cowl design, I began with a couple of rounds of half double crochet to give the edge of the cowl a solid foundation at the bottom. Working in the 3rd loop also gives it a more finished edge.

The Puffs and Grannies stitch pattern is a 4-round repeat. To make sure the stitches line up properly in the stitch pattern, you’ll turn after each round instead of working with the right side always facing as is typical when working in the round.

I finished off the crochet cowl design the way it began – with the same 2 rounds of half double crochet edging.

The Bianca crochet cowl is extra wide to add a bit of thickness to offset the open work of the puffs and grannies. It also provides a little more coverage when the temperature is cool and crisp.

While traveling to Colorado last year, I visited a fabulous yarn shop called Yarned and Dangerous. They carried yarn brands I’d always wanted to try which is when I found the fabulous Berroco “Vintage DK”.

Photo of Berroco Vintage DK yarn

I have fallen in love with this beautiful blend of acrylic and wool. Wool is hard for me to work with and wear so I’m always looking for a blend that makes the wool softer. Plus, it’s just delightful to work with. I loved making the cowl as much as wearing it!

This beautiful DK weight blend has gorgeous drape, making this crochet cowl a stunning accessory that’s stylish AND functional. You’ll find the cowl great for adding a touch of warmth around your neck. Or, wear it to dress up any casual outfit (it’s great with a pair of jeans).

You can find Vintage DK at Jimmy Beans Wool and at WEBS Yarn Store.

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Purchase the Premium PDF

The full pattern for the Bianca Cowl is available as a downloadable PDF in all of my shops.

The premium PDF can be uploaded to your favorite mobile device so you can take your Bianca Cowl project with you to work on whenever you’re out and about.

You’ll get:

* A beautifully formatted, ad-free printable and downloadable document.
* A crochet chart to show stitch placement for the puffs and grannies stitch pattern.
* A pattern written using US crochet terminology.

The PDF is easy to read and beautifully formatted without ads for a great experience. Get your copy today!

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Leah
Michelle

General Information about the Bianca Cowl

Yarn

Berroco “Vintage DK” 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon (3.5oz/290yd; 100g/266m)- Sample worked in Snow Day (Color 2100) – 2 hanks

Hook

US size H-8 (5mm)

Finished Size: Approx. 14” wide x 30” around

Skill level: Intermediate

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