Crochet Brioche-Look Cowl

Create a stylish cowl with a brioche-like texture using crochet techniques. This project involves working with different stitches to achieve a unique look that resembles the popular brioche knitting technique. By combining basic crochet stitches in a specific way, you can create a beautiful cowl that is both cozy and fashionable. Experiment with different yarn colors and textures to customize your cowl and make it truly unique to your personal style. Whether you're a beginner looking to challenge yourself or an experienced crocheter wanting to try something different, this project is a fun and rewarding way to create a one-of-a-kind accessory. Enjoy the process of crocheting a brioche-look cowl and showcase your creativity with a stylish and eye-catching piece.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Required Supplies:

• RED HEART® Shimmer®: 2 balls each of 1536 Purple A and 1931 Purple Haze B
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
• Yarn needle

Cowl measures 6” (15 cm) wide x 50” (127 cm) on circumference.

NOTE

Each round is fastened off as it is completed, and then the piece is turned so you are working from the other side, and the next round is started at any point. This will create a staggered starting point for each round so there is no visible seam on your finished cowl.

Color Sequence:

Work in the following color sequence throughout: *1 row A; 1 row B; repeat from * throughtout.

Special Abbreviations

Foundation half double crochet (Fhdc): Leaving a sewing length, ch 3, yarn over, insert hook in 3rd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (chain made), yarn over and draw through all loops on hook (1 Fhdc made), *yarn over, insert hook under the 2 loops of the “chain” stitch of last stitch and pull up loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (chain made), yarn over and draw through all loops on hook (next Fhdc made); repeat from * to for desired number of Fhdc.

Front Post half double crochet (FPhdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front again around the post of the hdc in the row below, yarn over and draw through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all loops.

Standing Front Post half double crochet (SFPhdc): This stitch is used to start a round with a new strand of yarn, without having to use a starting chain. Make a slip knot in yarn and place the loop over the hook, yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front again around the post of the hdc in the row below, yarn over and draw through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all loops.

COWL

Round 1: Work 180 Fhdc, slip st to top of first Fhdc to form a ring, being careful not to twist foundation – 180 sts. Fasten off.

Round 2: Turn, choose a place to start this round where there are no other rounds started, SFPhdc in any st in previous round, FPhdc in each sts around; join with a slip st in top of beg SFPhdc – 180 sts. Fasten off.

Rounds 3-30: Maintaining color sequence as established, repeat Round 2. Fasten off.

FINISHING

With sewing length, sew base of first Fhdc of Round 1. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B = Colors A, B; ch = chain; Fhdc = Foundation half double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; SFPhdc = Standing Front Post half double crochet; st(s) = stitch(es).