So, you have some scraps. Maybe just a few colors in partial skeins. Maybe lots of colors in itty bitty scraps. You can totally use it to make this Star Stitch Cowl crochet pattern! This pattern makes a warm cowl that is delightfully colorful. I love it for this time of year when we are craving the colors of spring but it’s still quite cold. There is even more snow coming to my area this weekend!

The Crochet Village hosted the Scrap Yarn Blog Hop this February all month long! It’s really fun to collect these scrappy patterns so you can make something out of things you already have. This event has ended, but you can still head over to the main blog post and browse through the patterns for ideas and inspiration!

Alright so let’s have some fun with this pattern! Here is all the information and directions you need for this pattern!

Supplies

• CYC 4 worsted yarn in any colors desired, approx 250 yards total
• crochet hook 6 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• tapestry sewing needle
• scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations and Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sk = skip

hdc = half double crochet

hdc BLO = half double crochet in the back loop only

hdc in the 3rd loop = hdc in the third loop on the back

Special Stitches

beg star st = beginning star stitch: in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1

star st A = in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the same st as the last part of the previous star st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, yo pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1

end star stitch = in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the same st as the last part of the previous star st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn

star st B = ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row.

Finished Measurements

Narrow: 11 in across (22 in circumference)

Wide: 15 in across (30 in circumference)

Short: 9 in tall

Tall: 11 in tall

Notes

• Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Narrow (Wide)
• Color changes are not noted within the pattern, since this is meant to be a scrap pattern. I used a new color starting at each star stitch row with my larger scrap yarn balls. If you have smaller scraps, you could change at each star stitch row and continue with that color for the half double crochet ribbing until you run out, then move to the next one.
• This pattern can be made to different measurements for versatility! The pattern gives instructions for narrow, wide and short, tall.

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 12 rows of 10 star st OR 20 hdc

Row 1: Ch 23.

Row 2: In 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 8 star st]

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row. [20 hdc]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [20 hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [20 hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: repeat row 4

Row 7: repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 2 ch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in each of next 2 sts, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 8 star st]

Rows 9-13: Repeat rows 3-7 respectively.

Written Instructions

Size: Short (Tall)

Row 1: Ch 43 (51.) [43 (51) ch]

Row 2: In 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st]

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row. [40 (48) hdc]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [40 (48) hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [40 (48) hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: Repeat row 4

Row 7: Repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 2 ch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in each of next 2 sts, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st]

Rows 9-68: Repeat rows 3-8 respectively. (You will not do row 8 in the final repeat. Add another repeat of rows 3-8 for size Wide.)

Sl st final row to beg row, or fasten off, leaving a long tail and seam with a mattress stitch.

Abbreviated Written Instructions

Size: Short (Tall)

Row 1: Ch 43 (51.) [43 (51) ch]

Row 2: Beg star st, star st A across, end star st in last ch. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st A]

Row 3: Star st B across. [40 (48) hdc]

Row 4: Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [40 (48) hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [40 (48) hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: Repeat row 4

Row 7: Repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, beg star st, star st A across, end star in last ch. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st A]

Rows 9-68: Repeat rows 3-8 respectively. (You will not do row 8 in the final repeat. Add another repeat of rows 3-8 for size Wide.)

Sl st final row to beg row, or fasten off, leaving a long tail and seam with a mattress stitch.

More cowl patterns

The Any Yarn Granny Cowl! Use any yarn weight for this made to measure cowl pattern. You can make it super warm and cozy or light and airy for whatever time of year!

The Blustery Cowl is the warmest cowl, that is fun to experiment with colors and works up fairly quickly. There is a matching beanie pattern as well!