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Nifty Gifty Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

Nifty Gifty Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet an Easy, Reversible Cowl – A Perfect Gift Pattern

While it may only be August while I type this up, a crafter knows that the time from August to December 25 flies.  Many a knitter and crocheter know the mad-dash feeling of mid-December when all the gifts you had hoped to finish are likely going to end up in the “finish for next Christmas” pile.

With a fresh resolution to not wait until the last minute, I’ve been starting my giftable knitting and crocheting nice and early this year, and I think you should, too!  So, what I’ve got for you today is the “Nifty Gifty Cowl,” which is a super-easy, fast and fun crochet pattern.  It is a perfect gift item because it is versatile, one-size-fits-all, and works up in a flash.

I personally love the look of this cowl with the “knit-look” stitches on the outside, but the texture of the other side is just as lovely, so it is truly reversible, and it works for just about anyone on your gift list (heck-you may even want to make one or two for yourself)!

What’s the fandom inspiration?  Well, there really isn’t one.  This is a fandom knitting and crochet blog, but sometimes, I just make stuff that is neutral and classic.  So, here we are.  The name, however, is fandom-inspired.  My favorite comedy series of all time is the American version of The Office, and there is an episode where Michael Scott hands out “Nifty Gifties” to his new employees, so there you have it.  I couldn’t truly go without any fandom references, now could I?

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Materials:
Gauge:

While gauge is not important for this project, my gauge was approximately 5 stitches and 5 rows = 4″

Finished Size:

Approximately 16.5″ wide by 10.5″ tall, unstretched

Instructions:

Chain 42.

Half-double crochet (hdc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each across.  Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.  (*Note – you will have a small gap at the bottom of your first round.  You can sew that up with the tail from the beginning of your starting chain when you are done.)

Chain 1.  Hdc in the 3rd loop around.  Join with a slip stitch. (*Note – the 3rd loop is the loop right under/behind the back loop of your stitch.  See the image.)

Repeat the last round 10 more times.

Fasten off.  Weave in loose ends with the yarn needle, attaching the bottom of the first round with the tail from your starting chain.

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