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This reversible ribbed pattern by Kollabora, created with front and back post crochet stitches, makes a stretchy cowl and is a fun, one-skein project. The cowl is worked as one rectangle, crocheted on the long edge, and then twisted once to create a Mobius effect before joining the short edges.

Materials

• Kollabora Glam Rocker Chunky Hunk Yarn, 1 skein

Tools

• Crochet hook, size N (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn needle

Basic Supplies

scissors, ruler

Abbreviations

BPdc = back-post double crochet (see Special Sts)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
ea = each
FPdc = front-post double crochet (see Special Sts)
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over

Directions

Size

One size fits most. Length: 29″.

Gauge

14 sts in patt = 4″. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Special Stitches

BPdc: Back-post double crochet – Yo, insert hook from back around post of next st from previous row. Yo and draw up a loop around post. *Yo and draw through two loops.* Repeat from * once.

FPdc: Front-post double crochet – Yo, insert hook from front around post of next st from previous row. Yo and draw up a loop around post. *Yo and draw through two loops. Repeat from * once.

Cowl

1. Ch 108.

2. Set up row: Turn. Sk 2 ch, dc in next st and in ea st across.

3. Row 1: Turn. Ch 2 Dc in first st. FPdc. *2 BPdc, 2 FPdc.* Repeat from * across to last 4 sts. 2 BPdc, FPdc, dc.

4. Row 2: Turn Ch 2. Dc in first st. BPdc. *2 FPdc, 2 BPdc.* Repeat from * across to last 4 sts 2 FPdc, BPdc, Dc.

5. Rows 3 – 7: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 twice. Repeat Row 1 once more.

Join Cowl

1. Twist cowl once to create Möbius strip. Hold short edges together, lining up dc on each side. Join by working 2 sc in ea set of dc across edge. Fasten off.

2. Turn cowl inside out so sc join is on inside. With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails on inside of cowl.

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by Marie Segares for Kollabora (www.kollabora.com)

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