Skyshard Mosaic Cowl Crochet Along

Join the CAL!

What is a CAL?

A crochet along (CAL) is an event where a group of people crochets the same project (or type of project) during a specific time period. 

When is the CAL?

The CAL will run from March 7th – 31st, 2022. The pattern will be available as a free download for the duration of the CAL.

How do I participate?

The CAL chat will be hosted in the Mandobug Crafters Corner Facebook Group. That is where you can ask questions, share your progress by posting pictures, and see other participants’ projects. The group is private so you will need to request to join and answer a few questions; this is not to be exclusive but to filter bots and spam accounts out of the group. You can also share your pictures or videos on any social media by using #skyshardcal . Using this hashtag on your posts allows people to see your progress when they follow or search for the hashtag. You can also search for and follow this hashtag to see the progress of others.

What color should I choose?

I highly recommend using contrasting colors for this pattern. I really like the look of an ombre, gradient, variegated, speckled, or self striping yarn for the main color and a solid color for the contrast color being careful to choose a contrast color that does not match any of the shades of the main colored yarn. Two solid colored contrasting colors would also be a great choice.

Is there a yarn you would avoid?

The only yarns I would avoid for this pattern are yarns that have a fuzzy halo or have an inconsistent thickness. These types of yarn have a lot of natural texture that may distort the appearance of the colorwork design.

Are you in!?

Let me and others know you’ve joined by sharing a picture of your gathered materials or your gauge swatch in the Mandobug Crafters Corner Facebook Group or by using #skyshardcal on any other social media platform. I’ve seen a few people share their yarn choices already!

Pattern Details

Description 

The Skyshard Mosaic Cowl is an intermediate pattern that uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique. Each row is worked using a single color. Strategically placed single crochets and double crochets create this stunning stained glass crystal design. The cowl is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. Instructions are both written and charted and include detailed information on how to customize the cowl’s circumference and length. Both a fingering weight and a worsted weight version are included in this pattern.

Skill Level 

Intermediate (uses basic stitches with complex shaping)

Finished Measurements

Fingering weight version 

Circumference – 26” (66 cm)

Length – 9.25” (23.5 cm)

Worsted weight version 

Circumference – 26.25” (66.5 cm)

Length – 11” (28 cm)

What are the Required Materials?

Yarn Requirements

Fingering Weight Version

Main Color (MC) – 225 yds / 206 m

Contrast Color (CC) – 225 yds / 206 m  

Worsted  Weight Version

Main Color (MC) – 180 yds / 165 m

Contrast Color (CC) – 180 yds / 165 m  

Suggested Yarns*

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Fingering Weight Version

1 skein Hobbii Dream Colour, 100% Wool, 

437 yds (400 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g) (shown in color 11 as main color)

1 ball Hobbii Evergreen, 100% Organic Wool, 251 yds (230 m) / 1.75 oz (50 g) (shown in color 08 as contrast color)

Worsted  Weight Version

1 cake Hobbii Lollipop Melange, 30% Superwash Wool, 70% Acrylic, 382 yds (350 m) / 7 oz (200 g) (shown in color 08 as main color)

2 skeins Hobbii Amigo XL, 100% Acrylic, 109 yds (100 m) / 1.75 oz (50 g) (shown in color 11 as main color)

Hook

Fingering weight version 

US size D hook (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Worsted weight version 

US size H hook (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge

Fingering weight version
18 stitches = 3.25” (8.3 cm)
16 rows = 2.75” (7 cm)
in stitch pattern.

Worsted weight version
18 stitches = 5.25” (13.5 cm)
16 rows = 4.5” (11.5 cm)
in stitch pattern.