Pattern Description:
The Galaxy C2C Cowl is an easy corner-to-corner crochet project featuring rows of textured popcorn stitches that create a starry, dimensional effect.
Worked with Caron Cakes yarn, the pattern begins with simple setup rows, then grows by increasing on both sides before smoothing into even rows.
It finishes with symmetrical decreases, forming a soft, drapey cowl that’s cozy, stylish, and visually striking.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
| Category | Detail | |
| Yarn | Caron® Cakes™ (7.1 oz/200 g; 383 yds/350 m) | |
| Color/Quantity | Blackberry Mousse (17036), 2 balls | |
| Hook | Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge | |
| Finished Measurements | Approximately 15″ [38 cm] deep x 30″ [76 cm] around | |
| Gauge | 12 single crochet (sc) and 13 rows = 4″ [10 cm] |
Abbreviations & Key Concepts
- Approx – Approximately
- Ch – Chain(s)
- Dc – Double crochet
- Pat – Pattern
- Rem – Remaining
- Rep – Repeat
- RS – Right side
- Sc – Single crochet
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- Sp(s) – Space(s)
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Popcorn Stitch Definition:
- Work 5 dc in the next stitch
- Drop the loop from your hook
- Insert hook front to back through the first dc
- Pull the dropped loop through
- Ch 1 to close the popcorn stitch
Instructions for Making the Galaxy C2C Cowl Pattern:
Set Up Rows (SET UP 1 & 2)
Ch 6.
- 1st Set Up Row (RS): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Turn.
- 2nd Set Up Row: Ch 6. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. Turn.
Repeat to Increase Both Sides
(Proceed in pat as follows. This phase is the REPEAT TO INCREASE BOTH SIDES portion of the pattern).
- 1st row (RS): Ch 6. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. Popcorn in next ch (push popcorn to front of work). 1 dc in next ch. Sl st in first ch of next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Popcorn in next ch of same ch-3 as sl st (push popcorn to front of work). 1 dc in next ch. Rep from once more. Turn.
- 2nd row: Ch 6. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. Popcorn in next ch (push popcorn to back of work). 1 dc in next ch. Sl st in first ch of next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Popcorn in next ch of same ch-3 as sl st (push popcorn to back of work). 1 dc in next ch. Rep from to end of row. Turn.
- 3rd row: Ch 6. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. Popcorn in next ch (push popcorn to front of work). 1 dc in next ch. Sl st in first ch of next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Popcorn in next ch of same ch-3 as sl st (push popcorn to front of work). 1 dc in next ch. Rep from to end of row. Turn.
- Repeat Instructions: Rep 2nd and 3rd rows for pat until one side measures 15″ [38 cm]. End on a 2nd row of pat.
Repeat to Work Sides Even
(Proceed in pat as follows, pushing popcorns to the RS of work. This is the REPEAT TO WORK SIDES EVEN portion).
- 1st row (RS): Ch 6. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. Popcorn in next ch. 1 dc in next ch. Sl st in first ch of next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Popcorn in next ch of same ch-3 as sl st. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from to last ch-3 sp. Sl st in last ch-3 sp. Turn.
- 2nd row: Sl st in first dc and next popcorn. Sl st in first ch of next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Popcorn in next ch of same ch-3 as sl st. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from to end of row. Turn.
- Repeat Instructions: Rep the last 2 rows until the longer side measures approx 30″ [76 cm]. End on a 2nd row of pat.
Repeat to Decrease Both Sides
(Proceed as follows. This is the REPEAT TO DECREASE BOTH SIDES portion).
- 1st row (RS): Sl st in first dc and next popcorn. Sl st in first ch of next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Popcorn in next ch of same ch-3 as sl st. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from to last ch-3 sp. Sl st in last ch-3 sp. Turn.
- Repeat Instructions: Rep the last row until only 2 popcorns rem.
Finishing
- Last row (LAST ROW 1): Sl st in first dc and next popcorn. Sl st in first ch of next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Popcorn in next ch of same ch-3 as sl st. 1 dc in next ch. Sl st in last ch-3 sp. Fasten off.
- Sew side seam.
