Scholar Cowl by Tanja Osswald

This infinity shawl is designed to show off mohair yarn elegantly. The asymmetrical color distribution adds some visual interest. It is worked in rounds and just needs two kinds of slip stitches, thus it is a good beginner’s project to slip stitches. Mohair is hard to rip but it hides all errors – just crochet away and you will end up with a nice warm scarf and a good working knowledge of basic slip stitches.

Size

Finished Size 10” ( 25 cm) wide, 28” (71 cm) long

Yarn

Freche Wolloase Mohair Lacegarn Extrafein (100% Mohair; 246 yards [225 meters]/25 grams, dyed on Zitron Extraklasse): Color grau (gray) (MC), 1 ball; Color lila (lilac) (CC), 1 ball

Hook

Size 7 mm, or a US K (6.5 mm) if 7 mm is not available

Notions

tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

10 sts and 13 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in front loop only slip stitches (F), without blocking.

Abbreviations

F: front loop only slip stitch

B: back loop only slip stitch

Pattern Notes

The pattern is worked in the round, using two basic slip stitches, F and B. The starting chain is worked into before closing to the rnd as it is easier to avoid twisting the chain. The piece is turned twice, changing the direction of crochet. That way, you can work the main part of the pattern in F, the easiest of the slip stitches.

Be sure to work loosely.

In MC, ch 150.

Turn and work 1 row of F, then close into a rnd (being careful not to twist) and place marker to indicate beg of rnd. Work 4 more rnds of F.

Turn again and work 1 rnd of B. At the end of the rnd, you will encounter a slight jog, due to turning. Just crochet on into the first st of the last rnd. The jog will be hidden because of the loose stitches.

Work 14 rnds of F. Cut MC and change to CC and work 5 rnds of F.

Turn, work 1 rnd of B and 4 rnds of F. Close off.

Finishing

Weave in ends.