I was walking in JoAnn’s headed for the yarn aisle, when this gorgeous black, white and gray colorway of the Woolspun Yarn caught my eye as it sat at the end of the button aisle. Immediately, I had to stop, and pick it up, and rub it against my face (that’s a thing!). I had never used this yarn before, but I was in love with the colorway, the thickness, and the warm, plushy feeling.
Size
XS, (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) To Fit Circumference Around Bust and Arms: 40, (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”
Cozy is designed with 2” of negative ease – this means, for example, the size medium will have a finished circumference (before ribbing) of 46”.
Sample shown in medium.
I did some polling to check the length of this cozy in the larger size, and the given length seems to be pretty standard, but if you want more coverage, simply add more repeats of the half double crochet round before you begin the decreases, and ribbing area.
Yarn
Lion Brand’s Woolspun (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; 108 yards [95 meters]/85 grams): 505 Stone Mix, 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6) balls
Hook
Size US L11 (8mm), K10.5 (6.5mm)
Notions
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Gauge
9.75 hdc and 10 rows = 4”
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Sc3tog – single crochet three stitches together
Pattern Notes
Join to the first stitch, not the beginning chain.
The foundation chain 3, and the beginning chain 2 starting in round 24 are the only beginning chains that count as stitches.
The top of the cozy is designed to hug the shoulders, but if a straight wrap is desired, simply work round 23 as another round of half double crochet, and then continue as written.
If a longer cozy is desired, simply add more rounds of the half double crochet repeat. Keep in mind that the ribbing adds 2.13” to cozy length.
It’s recommended you try the piece on before fastening off to make sure the cozy fits the way you like.
Shoulder Warmer Instructions
With your L hook, chain 3. Fhdc 93 (101, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151). Join. 94 (102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152) hdc
Rnd 2 – 22: Ch 1, and turn. Hdc into the 1st st, and ea st around. Join.
Rnd 23 (RS) XS: Ch 1, and turn. **Sc3tog, *sc into the next 2, sc2tog) rep from * 10 more times. then rep from ** once more. Join. 68 sc
Rnd 23 (RS) S: Ch 1, and turn. Sc3tog, *sc into the next 2, sc2tog, rep from * 11 more times, sc3tog, rep * to * 12 times. Join. 74 sc
Rnd 23 (RS) M (3X): Ch 1, and turn. *sc2tog, sc into the next 2, rep from * around. Join. 84 (114) sc
Rnd 23 (RS) L: Ch 1, and turn. Sc into the 1st 2, *sc2tog, sc into the next 2, rep from * around. Join. 92 sc
Rnd 23 (RS) XL: Ch 1, and turn. Sc into the 1st 4, *sc2tog, sc into the next 2, rep from * around. Join. 100 sc
Rnd 23 (RS) 2X: Ch 1, and turn. Sc3tog, *sc into the next 2, sc2tog, rep from * 16 more times, sc3tog, rep * to * 17 times. Join. 104 sc
R24 All Sizes: Switch to K hook. Ch 2. DC into the 2nd sc, and around. Join.
R25 – 27: Ch 2. Fpdc around the next post, *bpdc around the next post, fpdc around the next post, rep from * around. Join.
Finishing
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER: ALEXANDRA RICHARDS
ABOUT THE DESIGNER: ALEXANDRA RICHARDSAlexandra is described as a “craft, coffee and cat addict”. She began her crafting journey more than 10 years ago with needlepoint on plastic canvas. Four years ago she jumped head first into crocheting and jewelry making, and her blogging journey as EyeLoveKnots, named in honor of family members affected by Retinoblastoma – a cancer of the eye. She can also be found on her sister blog, EyeLoveCrafts, where she is working on building a directory of recipes along with jewelry, home decor, yarn related and sewing tutorials.
It’s lovely, thank you for sharing the pattern at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Thanks for visiting, Teresa!
That’s really sweet, perfect for in-between weather!
Definitely!