One Hour Double Crochet Triangle Cowl With Button Closure - Beginner Friendly Tutorial, by PennyCara🌸 on YouTube. 8 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Lay out your chunky yarn, hook, button and tapestry needle. Check the yarn label for the recommended hook size and pick a hook in that range.
Make a slip knot and chain a short starting chain. Work your first double crochet row into the chain to set the width of the triangle's top edge.
Turn your work and start row 2. Add one stitch at the beginning of the row so the piece grows into a triangle shape.
Work row 3 the same way, increasing at the start of each row. Keep your stitches loose and even so the chunky yarn stays soft.
Keep repeating the increase rows until the two short sides reach the length you want around your neck. Measure the piece flat with a tape measure.
Fasten off and weave the loose ends into the fabric with the tapestry needle. Trim any leftover yarn.
Sew the button onto one pointed end of the triangle. Check that the opposite corner or a gap between stitches fits over the button.
Try the cowl on and adjust the button position if it sits too tight or too loose. Move it once and sew it again if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Chunky yarn works up fast, so count your stitches at the end of each row to keep the triangle even.
Make a small test swatch first to check the hook size gives a fabric you like.
Sew the button loosely with a small gap under it so the thick yarn can pass through easily.
Keep sharp scissors and the hook away from small children while you work.
Questions
Do I need to know how to crochet already?
You should know how to make a slip knot, chain and double crochet. The tutorial builds on those basics and adds one increase per row.
How much chunky yarn does the cowl use?
The video does not give an exact amount. Buy one or two skeins of chunky yarn and check the length on the label before you start.
Can I make it without the button?
Yes. You can join the two ends with a seam or use a brooch instead, but the button makes it easier to put on and take off.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
