In the Snood - How To Crochet A Cosy Neck-Warmer

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If there's one thing I love, it's a cosy loop (or snood, as my cousin tells me they're called)!  No cold gaps when winter's winds come tearing at you, just cosy woolly warmness to snuggle your neck and ears into on those icy days. Any quick squizz in my Etsy shop will show you I love them seasonal and decorated...

Cosy Autumn Leaves Neck Warmer

... plain (look at that squidgy, woolly goodness!)...

Cosy Autumnal Neck Warmer

... striped (mmm... cosy colours!)...

Cosy Stormy Weather Loop

... or with a whimsical, decorative motif (who says the cold, dark days require dark clothing?):

Snowflakey goodness with this Cosy Snowflake Loop

Flowers, my favourite! This is my Cosy Downtown Loop, made while in San Francisco.

More flowery goodness in this favourite colour combination, Cosy Woodland Loop.

Now, the big question is: how to make these cosy goodies! Let me share with you how I make these loops (snoods!), so if you're a crocheter you can get cracking making your own.

First, quite honestly, the size of your hook and the weight of your yarn does not matter. These loops are absolutely customisable to your desired measurements.  Just make sure, of course, that you've got the appropriate sized hook for the yarn.

I used a 4mm hook (US G), and for the majority of the loops you see here, DK-weight yarn (light worsted / 8-ply). I use US crochet terms. So, with that in mind, here's what I did:

Jacqueline's Simple Snood

Foundation row: ch 31
Row 1: HDC into 2nd chain from hook; HDC into each ch (30); ch1, turn
Row 2: HDC into both loops of first HDC; HDC into 3rd loop (look for it, hiding under the back loop) for the next 28 ch; HDC into both loops of last HDC (30); ch1, turn

Crocheting into that hidden 3rd loop gives you the delightful ridged effect you see in the Snowflake, Woodland and Downtown loops, above.

Repeat Row 2 until you get the desired length. Remember to HDC your first and last stitches into both loops (front and back), and the 28 intervening HDC into that hidden third loop.

Final Row: (after your ch1 & turn) - fold your loop in half lengthways, bringing your final row parallel to your foundation row. Make sure the front side is folded in (so you're looking at the "back" side of the piece, what will, in effect, be the inside of your finished loop).  Slip stitch the last and foundation rows together, cast off, and sew in the ends.  Flip the loop inside out, and you're looking at your completed loop (sans border).


And there you have it - a super-simple pattern for a cosy loop, absolutely adaptable to your yarn, hook size, desired width and length.

As for the border and decorative features? That's for a separate entry!  Please let me know how you go with the pattern and if you need any further explanations. This is my first ever attempt at writing a pattern, so I welcome any and all constructive criticism.

Wishing you a fabulous day,
Jacqueline @ Made in Rentzschmühle

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