I’m in love with this cowl. I searched all over to see if there was a pattern to make a polka dot anything (without having to make the dots and sew them on) and I found a great tutorial (for a blanket) but you had to use a single crochet (not happening). Single crochet takes waaaaaay too long and I definitely like a crochet project that I can get done in a day. Call me impatient, I’m totally cool with that. I like instant results.
Soooo, I decided to write up my own pattern for this adorable cowl that I was dreaming of in my mind and who better to share it with than all of you lovely people?? I’m pretty sure this is something you never knew you needed in your life, but now that you know it exists, you gotta make it!
A special thanks to my little model =] He’s such a ham sometimes. Now if I could only get him to give up his Goldfish cup…
Without further ado here are the patterns! (One for toddlers and one for adults!)
Polka Dot Cowl – Toddler Pattern
Materials:
1 skein of each color yarn – Bulky yarn (I used Lion Brand Hometown USA in Monterey Lime and San Diego Navy)
Size P Hook
Basic knowledge of tapestry crochet and half double crochet stitch (here is a good video tutorial on tapestry crochet if you are unfamiliar)
Notes: Join in first HDC of round unless otherwise noted. Be sure to carry both yarn colors throughout (afghan stitch).
Pattern
Color A- Main color
Color B- Polka Dot color
(Using color A) Ch 36 loosely, join last chain with first chain to form loop
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in same space, hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st. (36 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in same space, hdc in next 2 HDC, switch to B, 3 hdc, *(switch to A) 3hdc, (switch to B) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in next 2 HDC, (switch to B) 4 hdc, *(switch to A) 2 hdc, (switch to B) 4 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in Ch 1 space.
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in ch 1 space and in next 2 HDC, (switch to B) 3 hdc, *(switch to A) 3 hdc, (switch to B) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same space and in each HCD around. Join with sl st in ch 1 space.
Round 6: Ch 1, *(switch to B) hdc in next 3 HDC, (switch to A) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
Round 7: Ch 1, (switch to B) hdc in next HDC, hdc in next 3 HDC, (switch to A) 2 hdc, *(switch to B) 4 hdc, (switch to A) 2 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
Round 8: Ch 1, hdc in same space, (switch to B) 3 hdc, *(switch to A) 3 hdc, (switch to B) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 hdc (in A) in last 2 HDC. Join with sl st.
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc in each HDC around. Join with sl st. Finish off and weave in ends.
Polka Dot Cowl – Adult
Adult Pattern
Color A- Main color
Color B- Polka Dot color
(Using color A) Ch 48 loosely, join last chain with first chain to form loop
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in same space, hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st. (48 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in same space, hdc in next 2 HDC, switch to B, 3 hdc, *(switch to A) 3hdc, (switch to B) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in next 2 HDC, (switch to B) 4 hdc, *(switch to A) 2 hdc, (switch to B) 4 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in Ch 1 space.
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in ch 1 space and in next 2 HDC, (switch to B) 3 hdc, *(switch to A) 3 hdc, (switch to B) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same space and in each HCD around. Join with sl st in ch 1 space.
Round 6: Ch 1, *(switch to B) hdc in next 3 HDC, (switch to A) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
Round 7: Ch 1, (switch to B) hdc in next HDC, hdc in next 3 HDC, (switch to A) 2 hdc, *(switch to B) 4 hdc, (switch to A) 2 hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
Round 8: Ch 1, hdc in same space, (switch to B) 3 hdc, *(switch to A) 3 hdc, (switch to B) 3 hdc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 hdc (in A) in last 2 HDC. Join with sl st.
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc in each HDC around. Join with sl st. Finish off and weave in ends
Please let me know if you run into any problems!
**You may sell what you make from this pattern but please link back to me! Thank you!
