My partner, Daniel, requested a cowl that had an adult saying on it that he uses a lot. Of course, he never asks me to make him anything, and so it became a fun challenge for me. Of course, though I know his saying, I couldn't bring myself to spell it out on a real crochet cowl to wear, but I have provided two options in the downloadable if you have more courage than we do. This is the F#CK THIS SH#T Cowl pattern.
Depending on how you wear it, the four-letter words can be hidden from view, making it a private joke between family or friends. Of course, you can turn it any way you wish, depending on how ratchet you feel.
This pattern can be crocheted up in about two hours using #6 weight yarn. Snug as a hug and super soft.
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Details
Create a very fast cowl. With the #6 Weight yarn, it works up in about 2 hours and makes for an excellent gift for yourself or a gag gift. Possibly a while elephant party gift too.
Bernat Super Fluffee. 280 g / 9.8 oz, 163 metres / 178 yards.
- A - Cloudy, 1 ball. 71 yards / 4 oz
- B - Pine, 1 ball. 85 yards / 4.7 oz.
Hook: 8 mm / L/11
Gauge: 9 waistcoat stitch and 11 rows = 4” [10 cm]Size: 22” circumference by 8.5” wide.
Abbreviations
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- RS = Right Side
- Sl st = Slip Stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(es
- Splsc = Split single crochet: work sc between ‘legs’ at front and back of stitch (splitting stitch) instead of through top loops. Aka Waistcoat Stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Yoh = Yarn Over Hook
Instructions
If you are unsure what Split Single Crochet / Crochet Waistcoat Stitch is, see the tutorial below.
With A, ch 56. Careful not to twist the chain. Sl st to beg ch to form ring.
1st rnd: RS. Do not chain. 1 sc in each stitch around. Do not join. 56 sc.
TIP: You will now continue in a continuous round, meaning you are not joining at the end of each round. However, you will want to keep an eye on the end of each round. Use a stitch marker on the last stitch and keep moving it up each time you go around.
It’s easier to follow this concept as a graph. While it appears to lack structure, it’s thoroughly planned from start to finish.
Carrying the Unused Colour
You will carry the yarn on the underside of the stitches. The split single crochet favours the front of the project, and the carried yarn stays under the stitches on the back side.
Remember: when changing colour and you need the next stitch to be a solid colour, the final pull-through of the last stitch must be the new colour.
To change colour, work to the last two loops on the hook and draw the new colour through the last two loops, then proceed in the new colour.
Fair Isle Chart
Read the chart from right to left. There are 56 across with no repeats. The chart is included in the download to follow along.
Since this is a continuous round with no slip stitching, keep an eye on the colour of the last stitch in the round versus the first colour of the next round. They may be the same colour as the one finishing the previous round.
Border
1st rnd: RS. With B, join with sl st to beg st. 1 splsc in each st around. Do not join.
2nd rnd: 1 splsc in each st around.
Sl st in next 2 sts and fasten off.
Repeat border for the other side.
Tutorial
The tutorial uses this pattern.
Use the tutorial to learn to read the chart, with changes in yarns and more. We have several Fair Isle concepts here on our website.
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M. Frisella says
I made this out of two yarns that don't greatly contrast, so the message is a bit more surreptitious. Was so much fun to make, and I can't get over how well it works. It keeps me very warm, even on extremely cold windy days. Thank you so much for your patterns!
Mikey says
I'm obsessed with the colouring. Well done.
Mikey says
Man, it looks so chiilly there. Your version reminds me of a spring garden in the frost.
Kristi says
Mikey, HELP
I failed to connect my chain on the F This Sh#t cowl. I don't want to frog, in fear of it getting caught up with a knot. Can I just continue as a chain and slip stitch together when done? Also, if yes, do I turn my work and chain one
Mikey says
The waist coat stitch only works in a revolution. You cannot go back and forth with that stitch. If you have missed connecting the chain on the first time but are going in a circle now. You can sew the first round together instead of frogging it.