Barley Star Stitch Cowl

"I designed this cowl as part of the Holiday Stashdown CAL 2016. To be honest, I had completely forgotten all about this CAL until I received an email reminder. I had so much fun participating in the Holiday Stashdown CAL 2015, that I jumped in on this design. I had been playing around with some star stitch designs anyway, and when my boyfriend's mom gave me some thick and cushiony Wool Ease Thick n Quick Yarn, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. I used almost a whole skein, but you could use any Super Bulky #6 yarn, or even two strands of worsted weight held together. This cowl makes a great gift, and a quick make as I had mine ready to wear in about an hour."

Crochet HookM/13 or 9 mm hook

Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge8 SC by 8 Rows = 4" x 4 1/8"

Finished SizeOne Size - Teen/Woman

Materials List

• Less than 106 Yards of Super Bulky Yarn - I used Lion Brand's Wool Ease Thick n Quick in the Barley colorway
• M13/9mm Crochet Hook
• #18 Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends & Sewing