Pattern Feature - Sparkles the Unicorn Cowl

My awesome crochet buddy Rachel over at Silly Stitches just released a magical cowl pattern. 

Sparkles the Unicorn Cowl

photo used with permission from Silly Stitches

 I had the honor of testing it for her. 

I'm on a yarn freeze so I had to get creative with what I had on hand. 

So my colors aren't as perfect but I still love the way it turned out! 

I love working with bulky yarn and large hooks. It's a very simple pattern to follow! 

I think it would make a perfect halloween costume if it's going to be cold where you are! 

It's cozy, warm and fun!

 If the girls in your life are as obsessed with anything pony like my 6 year old the possibilities for color combinations are endless! 

My little Calleigh is so petite that I should have made her the toddler size, but it fit my 6 year old boy perfectly!! The bow on mine is huge but we adjusted that down for the pattern, 

but I love that it's big and whimsical! She loved it and we had fun taking pics! 

Rachel is offering 25% off all her single patterns in

  Ravelry 

(e-books and sets not included) 

Use the code  - magic at checkout

Coupon good Wed Oct 29th- Sat Oct 31st (ends midnight central) 

Be sure to check out her other two latest patterns

Rock Shoal Slouch and Headband 

OH and remember - Have a great day and be silly! 

modeled my me....lol! 

Free Pattern - Thick and Quick Chain Scarf

Need a last minute gift! This baby works up in less than 30 minutes. You'll probably spend more time trying to decide what color to make it. After seeing a ton of t-shrit scarf diy's on pinterest I though I need to come up with a crochet version. So here is my take on a Chain Scarf! I love these!!! Enjoy!

Thick and Quick Chain Scarf

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Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact tab. 

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

http://www.calleighsclips.com

Do not use images for any use! If you sell items made from this pattern please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Skill Level: Easy

Materials : Super Bulky Yarn #6 - Like Hometown USA (shown in Black)

or Three Strands of worsted weight yarn (like Vanna’s Choice or I Love This Yarn) 

(shown in Green)  

N - 10 mm hook, Tapestry Needle

Gauge - not required

Thick & Quick Chain Scarf

NOTES: 

*I try to make sure the chain doesn't twist when joining but it's not entirely necessary for this pattern. 

*Be sure not to sl st to tightly because you will be working into those stitches. 

*Round 1 measures about 50 inches 

*Other options - If you want it shorter or longer just decrease or increase the amount of chains each row. I separated each row by decreasing 5 stitches. You cold even make it all the same length. Round 1 is a good length if you want to wrap your scarf/cowl around your neck twice for a different look. 

Round 1: Ch 100, join with a sl st to 1st ch, sl st in the next 4 chs

Round 2: Ch 95, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 1, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 3: Ch 90, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 2, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 4: Ch 85, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 3, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 5: Ch 80, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 4, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 6: Ch 75, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 5, sl st in next 4 sts 

Round 7: Ch 70, join with a sl st to 1st sl st of row 6, fasten off but leave about 12 inches for sewing.  

*Looking at the area of the 5 sl st stitches, fold round 1 to round 7 and sew together to form a tube. (see pictures below for example) Fasten off and weave in ends. 

See how easy that was! Here is another great idea! My mom made the one below with three strands of impeccable by Michaels and then added a pin to the sl st 5 area. You could easily add pins make a crochet bow or embellish it in lots of other fun ways! Be creative and have fun! 

If you make one I'd love to see! You can link up project on Raverly  (link coming soon) or just share it on my Facebook page! 

Enjoy! 

Elisabeth