Crocheted Beanie & Cowl Pattern

These crochet projects use two traditional pattern stitchesÑ single and half doubleÑto very contemporary effect. YouÕll get to practice working in the round in two waysÑin a circular spiral and in a tubular spiral. Plus youÕll learn a couple of nifty beginnings.

WeÕre betting your first set will not be your lastÑfriends and family will start to place orders. You could always teach them how to crochet! FINISHED SIZES
Small/Med Beanie: To fit 20-22"/51-56cm head; approx. 20"/51cm around x 7"/18cm deep (center of crown to edge).
Med/Large Beanie: To fit 22-24"/56-61cm head; approx 22"/56cm around x 8"/20cm deep (center of crown to edge).
Cowl: Approx. 44"/112cm around x 10"/25cm deep.

YARN
Small/Med (Med/Large) Beanie: Approx. Approx. 150 yds/137m (Approx. 170 yds/155m) of worsted-weight yarn (ball band should suggest a gauge of approx. 18 stitches = 4"/10cm).
We used 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima (219 yds/200m) in Color 2241 Sand (on her), Color 2515 Slate (on him).
Cowl: Approx. 440yds/400m of worsted-weight yarn (ball band should suggest a gauge of approx. 18 stitches = 4"/10cm.)
We used 2 skeins Manos del Uruguay Maxima (219 yds/200m each) in Color 2241 Sand.

HOOKS & NOTIONS
Beanie: US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Cowl: US I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Locking stitch marker (beanie only).
Blunt darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Beanie: Approx. 16 sts and 19 rounds = 4"/10cm over sc; approx. 16 sts and 14 rounds = 4"/10cm over hdc.
Cowl: Approx. 15 sts and 14 rounds = 4"/10cm over hdc.

TUTORIALS IN THIS PATTERN:

Increases and decreases
Foundation half double crochet.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, and working in rounds.