When KnitPicks came out with its new Chroma fingering yarn, a less-expensive Noro/Mini Mochi knock-off, I was about 30th or 40th (or 300th or 400th...) in the online shopping line, anxious to test it out.I've tried four different colorways so far, and I like them. I definitely would wear this stuff. The yarn is soft, the colors look close to what you see on the KnitPicks website, and the long color repeats are fun to work with, very inspiring, never boring. The most popular colors can be difficult to get your hands on (such as Midwinter!), but are worth the wait if you've got the time. I've heard the yarn felts well, but I haven't tried felting yet. The urge hasn't bit me.
This cowl was the second test piece I've made with Chroma. MadCrocheter on Ravelry asked if I am going to write the pattern. I hadn't planned to because I've been so busy with other things, but the cowl wasn't difficult to make, so here goes.
The stitch used in this pattern coordinates with Fall Blaze Hat, Susie Socks and Spring Stripes fingerless gloves.
You may do whatever you'd like with the cowls you make from this pattern, but you may not sell the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!
Size: 30 inches around; 10.5 inches high
Materials: 1 100-gram ball of Chroma fingering yarn or other desired fingering yarn (I used Chroma in the Prism colorway), size B crochet hook
Instructions
This project is worked in the round, with right side toward you.
Ch 200 (or desired length in multiples of 8). Taking care not to twist chain, sl st in starting ch.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each ch around for total of 200 (including starting ch 2). Sl st into 2nd ch of starting ch 2.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), *sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around; sl st into 2nd ch of starting ch 3.
Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *sk 1 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same dc, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, ending with sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 instead of ending 1 dc of final repeat.
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3), 1 sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, *sk 3 dc, 1 dc in next 1 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3; repeat from * around; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 5.
Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), *1 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 3.
Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in next ch 1 sp, *1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch 1 sp; repeat from * around; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2.
Rounds 7-31: Repeat Rounds 2-6 five times or desired length; bind off; weave in ends.
