Comments on: Crochet Pattern: Chunky Cluster Cowl

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:30:16 +0000

Thanks – I will try this again – I have ripped it out twice since it didn’t look right

By: Rachel Choi

Rachel Choi — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:20:43 +0000

Hi Penny, you are crocheting a long rectangle. When you are done you’ll join the two ends together to make a circle that will go around your neck.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:47:47 +0000

I’m confused about how this fits around you neck. It seems as I crochet it is staying the same size except for length-help what am I doing wrong???

By: YarnSkeink

YarnSkeink — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:17:21 +0000

Erin, thanks so much for posting this! Such a creative way to use the cluster stitch, the cowl looks beautiful! Such a quick and easy stitch too. Love it!!

By: Jessie

Jessie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:46:02 +0000

Thank you Rachel! I had my grandma look at the pattern and confirm for me so I’m well on my way to having a cowl! I actually used two threads of worsted weight yarn because I didn’t have bulky but I’m loving how it’s looking! I think I might head out to the store tonight and find a bulky weight to try it with!

Thank you for your help! :]

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:37:06 +0000

Jessie, yes you are correct. You make a cluster between each of the clusters on the previous row. When you get to the end of the row, you’ll see your ch-2 space (the space that is made from chaining 2 on the previous row) which is where you make your last cluster. You will have a total of 11 clusters on each row. The 23 chains at the beginning of the pattern is the height of the cowl, so as you crochet more and more rows you’ll be making the cowl wider to go around your neck.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:00:38 +0000

I’m pretty new with crocheting, at least anything that isn’t a sc or dc, so my question is, Can you clarify about rows 2-28, we just crochet the clusters into the open spaces between the clusters of the previous row, and then in the second space between the clusters below we do 2 clusters instead of 1 to make 11 in the row? Also, are we crocheting the width or the length, the 23 chains isn’t the part that makes the circle to go around your neck is it?

Thank you so much, I LOVE the look of this cowl!

Jessie.

By: Selena

Selena — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:18:30 +0000

Hi,
When I first saw this pattern I was sort of apprehensive about usingit. It look very difficult, but it isn’t. As a matter of fact, it is very easy. I really like the design. I am presently working on my cowl. Thank you.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:36:15 +0000

Hi Pamela, to draw up a loop you’ll insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull the loop through. Since it’s a cluster you’ll insert your hook into the same stitch 3 times. It’s okay if it gets a little tight. Using a large crochet hook and a thinner yarn (compared to the bulky weight yarn used in this pattern) to practice may help.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:00:08 +0000

I’m a beginner trying to become an intermediate. I love, love this pattern but I’m a little confused on the clustered chevron. I don’t quite understand how to draw up on the same loop three times- it gets REALLY tight. I can’t find a video anywhere online. Help!