Merlot Evening Cowl

Keep warm all year long with this Merlot Evening Cowl.  Made with three luscious yarns, this crocheted cowl is soft and comfortable to wear and would look great on anyone. The beautiful merlot-colored yarn works well with the dark azure yarn, and with the even bars of white that run through this cowl, this crocheted infinity scarf would also be a fabulous accessory for your 4th of July festivities.

Materials:

• 6.00 Crochet Hook
• 8ply Yarn {I used 3 different colors--Ruby, Eggshell White, Sapphire Blue}
• Scissors
• Wool/Tapestry Needle

Instructions:
Roughly 35 inches around and 8 inches wide.

1. Using Color 1, start of by crocheting 110 Chains. Slip Stitch into first chain to join them together in a round. But be careful NOT to twist your chains when doing this.
    
2. Row 1, 2 Color 1, Chain 2 and crochet Half Double Crochets all around. Join with a slip stitch into the top of chain 2.
    
3. Row 3 Color 2, Chain 2 and crochet Half Double Crochets all around. Join with a slip stitch into the top of chain 2.
    
4. Row 4, 5 Color 3, Chain 2 and crochet Half Double Crochets all around. Join with a slip stitch into the top of chain 2.
    
5. Row 6 Same as row 3.
    
6. Row 7, 8 Same as row 1 and 2.
    
7. Row 9 Same as row 3.
    
8. Row 10, 11 Same as row 4 and 5.
    
9. Row 12 Same as row 3.
    
10. Row 13, 14 Same as row 1 and 2.
     
11. Row 15 Same as row 3.
     
12. Row 16, 17 Same as row 4 and 5.
     
13. Row 18 Same as row 3.
     
14. Row 19, 20 Same as row 1 and 2.
     
15. Row 21 Same as row 3.
     
16. Row 22, 23 Same as row 4 and 5.
     
17. Row 24 Same as row 3.
     
18. Row 25, 26 Same as row 1 and 2.
     
19. Fasten off, and weave in any loose ends.