Spike It Cowl - Free Crochet Pattern

This is one of my favorite crochet projects yet. I love the texture, reversibility and how easy it is to work up. I made two versions; the varigated short version (13.5" x 7" after blocking and seaming) which is made from superwash DK in a OOAK colorway 'Ying and Yang'. The long version (6.5" x 26" after blocking and seaming) is made with Tibet yarn, which i would consider an aran/bulky weight. This is a wool/acrylic/viscose blend.

Using different yarn weights:
The pattern was written for dk weight yarn, however it's very simple to adjust for any other weight. Gauge is really not that important, your aim should be to get a fabric that you like. Use a hook  several sizes bigger than recommended to make a fabric that has more drape. For reference, the green version is made with an aran/bulky weight and used a P hook. I began with a chaining 15. I also strongly suggest to make a gauge swatch with the yarn you plan to use, specially if using other weights not mentioned here. Once your swatch is complete, you will measure the stitches per inch and multiply that into how wide you want the cowl to be. Chain the appropriate number (*always chain an odd number*) and continue to follow the pattern.

Materials:

DK weight yarn

Size J hook (6mm)

Pair of scissors

Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Stitches Used:

Chain
Single Crochet
Spike Stitch (insert the hook below the two loops/underneath the stitch and pull through, finish off single crochet)
Seaming

Gauge:
1" = 3.5 stitches in SC

Notes:
This project is made flat. It's then blocked and seamed.

Pattern:
1- Chain 25.
2- SC in 2nd loop, and sc all. Chain 1, turn. = 24
3- Skip the 1st stitch. [1 SC, 1 spike stitch] repeat until the last stitch. SC(refer to pictures for where to place the last SC stitch). Chain 1 and turn.
Repeat row 3 until desired length. Leave tail long enough to seam together.

Finishing:

Seam together; can be blocked before or after.