Creating this Buffalo Check pattern is easier than you might think! Grab three colors, your H hook and you’ll have this Buffalo Check Cowl Crochet Pattern whipped up in no time.
True story: I fully intended to make this big, buffalo check blanket scarf, but I ran out of yarn. I was planning on going to get more, but then I thought about how I could make the current size work… and ta-da! The buttoned cowl was born! I like this better because it’s not as heavy and bulky as a full blanket scarf would have been, but it still gives that cute bulky look.
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PATTERN
Materials
Loops & Threads Impeccable in Cherry, Burgundy, and Black (1 skein each)
H/5.0 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
3 large buttons
Level
Intermediate
Pattern notes & stitches to know
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Sc – single crochet
Finished Size:
43” x 17”
Gauge:
13 dc = 4”
6 rows = 4”
NOTES ABOUT THIS STITCH: I carried the burgundy yarn throughout the entire cowl. I did not fasten if off at all. I also carried the black and cherry throughout the repeat rows that it was used, then I fastened them off and joined again when I needed the color
COWL
Start with black
Ch 57 (any multiple of 6 + 3)
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across (54 dc)
Row 2: ch 3, turn, dc in same stitch and in next 5 stitches, *join burgundy in last step of last dc,
dc in next 6 stitches with burgundy,
NOTE: do not fasten off black or burgundy, carry it across the entire row
join black in last step of last dc, dc in next 6 stitches with black* repeat from * to * across (54 dc)
Row 3 & 4: carrying up both black and burgundy, repeat row 2
Row 5: drop black and fasten off black, carry up burgundy, ch 3, turn, dc in same stitch and in next 5 stitches, *join cherry in last step of last dc, dc in next 6 stitches with cherry, join burgundy in last step of last dc, dc in next 6 stitches with burgundy* repeat from * to * across (54 dc)
NOTE: do not fasten off burgundy or cherry, carry it through the entire row
Row 6 & 7: carry up burgundy and cherry, repeat row 5
At the end of row 7, drop cherry and fasten off, carry up burgundy and join black
Repeat rows 2 – 7 to row 64.
In the next row you will make the buttonholes
Row 65: drop burgundy, in black ch 3, turn, dc in same stitch and in next 7, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, dc in next 10 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, dc in next 10 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, dc in remaining stitches
Do not fasten off
Next is the border. I wove in all my ends before starting the border.
Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch and ch across, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner, *sc evenly across side to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner* repeat from * to * around the entire piece, join to first sc with sl st
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
Lay out your piece so the buttonholes are on the bottom left. Sew on buttons to the right along the bottom. I sewed one in the middle of the last 3 burgundy squares. This is the direction you want it to be when you put it on and button it.
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Yours is the first I can understand, thank you
🙂
love this ,can’t wait to try it…TFS
Hi- I completed this but can’t figure out how to button it? Can you help?
I’ll try… it’s so hard to explain! Put it over your shoulders so the buttonholes are on your left and the buttons are on the right. Then bring the button holes over to the buttons and button them (it will still look a bit awkward at this point) Then you’ll have to fiddle with it so the corners at the bottom line up. You could also secure it in this position and sew it so you don’t have to figure it out again.
I have no idea if that made any sense… lol. Let me know if you need more help 🙂
I can’t figure out how to button it either. Been trying for a hour and just can’t figure it out. Is there a video that shows how to button them?
Same here, just seems like the button holes are in the wrong spot 😆
I posted a graphic that (hopefully) better explains how to button it 🙂
I can’t figure our how to button this either even eith the detailed explanation. I loved making it tho and really enjoyed it up to this point. Was there a video to show?
I don’t have a video, but I’ll try to get more pics poster of how to fold it tomorrow 😊
I posted a graphic that (hopefully) better explains how to button it 🙂
I think I have figured it out. What was confusing to me was the placement on the person. The 3 button holes are on the lower placement on person leaving the few inches of the side above the button holes closest to the chin and folded over.
Not sure if this helps clarify for anyone either
Omg thanks for posting it now makes perfect sense to me!! I had the holes at the top!
Hi Breann…love your buffalo plaid cowl.
Getting ready to start one for my daughter.
One question, what does double crochet in the “same” stitch mean?
Thanks,
PATTI
Hi! When you make your first dc it will be in the same stitch as the first ch 🙂
So then each end section will have 7 dc instead of 6 Since you ch 3 the dc in same stitch. I just want to be sure. Love this cowl thanks pattern. I can’t wait to complete it and wear.
The dc doesn’t count as a stitch 🙂
Would this size work on a size 12 figure? Does it run small? Thanks!
I think it would 🙂 You can continue the pattern until it’s the size you want.
Breann….what is the finished dimensions?
Breann….what are the finished dimensions?
43” x 17” before sewing 🙂
I can’t figure our how to button this either even eith the detailed explanation. I loved making it tho and really enjoyed it up to this point. Was there a video to show?