This is the second part of a article about crocheted Neckwarmers - for the first article and the design for the Convertible Neckwarmer please look here

It is simple to make a Cowl Neckwarmer - the one shown has been made in a single length with shaping at either end which gathers the main body of the finished item. It can be adapted in a variety of ways - perhaps by changing the stitches or working in different colours or stripes. Different yarns will give a different textures so work a tension square first and see if you like the effect.

The Cowl Neckwarmer can be completed in a variety of ways, it can be simply left as it is and the two ends joined with a pin or a button, or one of the ends can be worked to form a loop through which the other end is tucked and this can be adorned with embellishments such as the corkscrew dangles shown or the heart which followed the design given here and worked in a thicker yarn and larger hook to give the required size. Other ideas for ways to finish this would be crocheted flowers hanging from crocheted chain, or perhaps a simple circle crocheted in a complementary yarn. Experiment and have fun!!

Instructions to make the Cowl Neckwarmer with Corkscrew Dangles shown in the photo below.

The Cowl Neckwarmer shown was crocheted with 6 oz (150gms) of double knitting weight Mohair Boucle Yarn. The tension over the broad section of the Cowl Neckwarmer is 13 stitches to 4 inches (10 cms) with a 5mm (H8 US) hook.

Dimensions: The dimensions of the finished Cowl Neckwarmer excluding the end tabs is 12 inches (30 cms) deep and 25 inches (63 cms) wide. The end tabs are 3inches square.

Materials
Approximately 6 oz (150 gms) of Double Knitting Yarn, amount will vary as to the finished size and any adornments.

Equipment
2mm (4 US) Hook
5mm (H8 US) Hook

To make
With the 2mm Hook, make 20 chain and two turning chain, then Single Crochet (Double Crochet UK) in rows until the work measures 6 inches. This is the first end tab which is later folded to form a loop. Put a marker at this point using a piece of coloured yarn or a stitch marker. Next change hook size to the larger hook and work 2 Single Crochet into each of the next row of stitches to give 40 stitches. Work until the measurement from the marker is 25 inches or the required length. Change back to the smaller hook and work 2 stitches together over the next row to give 20 stitches, and then in the next row work the first two and the last two stitches together (this gives 18 stitches and also makes this slightly smaller to make it easy to tuck through the loop at the other end).

To make the Corkscrew Dangles work chain of the desired length and then work one row back in Single Crochet. If you work the chain tight and the Single Crochet loose this will automatically give a gentle spiral. Make as many as required and stitch into place (the ones in the picture ranged from 15 stitches to 30 stitches long).

Note: It is simple to change the size and substitute yarn. Work out the dimensions you require and then if using a different yarn you will need to make a tension square and work out how many stitches you have to an inch. Then multiply this by the number of inches required for your neckwarmer and this will tell you the total number of stitches to make.

Instructions for the Convertable Neckwarmer can be found here