I admit, when I started this project, I was uncertain of how well it would turn out. Would the fur yarn look like fur or just like a fuzzy teddy bear?…Well fake fur, but you know what I mean.
It totally blew my expectations out of the water! It’s probably my favorite of all the scarves I have made for Scarf Week!
It’s made from a newer yarn from Lion Brand called Pelt. I used Fisher, but there are a handful of different colors to choose from. It looks like faux fur, it’s super soft and cozy,and it doesn’t shed as much as faux fur fabric. In fact, I only remember some very minimal shedding from when I was tugging on it and crocheting it and hardly any since wearing it. As you can tell, I am a big fan!
The only draw back, I would say, is that it is a challenging yarn to crochet. It’s really difficult to see the stitches, so I mostly crocheted by feel, rather than sight, and I had to count my stitches for almost every row to make sure I stayed on track. The upside to it’s fussiness is that if you do make a few mistakes, you honestly can’t see them!
It’s definitely not a yarn I would recommend to beginners, but once you have some experience under your belt, this yarn is forgiving enough to tackle if you’re still new to crochet and up for the challenge.
Because the furry yarn makes detecting detail impossible, I designed this cowl simply. It’s just half double crochets worked in looped rows. Single crochets were too dense and double crochets were too loose. Half double crochets turned out to be just right for basically weaving a length of faux fur.
MATERIALS
GAUGE
It’s hard to count the stitches to determine an accurate gauge, but the finished cowl is about 11.5″ tall and 28 inches in length (looped around).ABBREVIATIONS
ch – chain hdc – half double crochet sl st – slip stitchPATTERN
Foundation chain – Ch 50, sl st to first ch, creating a looped row. (50) Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, sl st to first top of ch 2. (50) *crochet in the yarn space, rather than the top loops if that’s easier for you* Rows 2 – 27: Repeat Row 1 Optional Row 28, sl st around. Tie off end and weave in tails with yarn needle.
When your done, give your scarf a good shake and fluff and you’re ready to roll.
If you are looking for more free crochet scarf patterns check out past projects HERE, or stay tuned this week and next for the rest of Scarf Week. I’ll be sharing a new free crocheted scarf pattern almost daily!
Oh, that is simply adorable! I really must learn to crochet…
Thanks Audrey! 🙂
This is Super Fabulous!! I must get my hands on this yarn!! Did you find it at a big box craft store….I have Hobby Lobby, Joanns & Michael’s. I’m going this weekend and need to whip this up ASAP!!
I ordered it from Lion Brand directly because they are sponsoring this series, but I remember seeing it at Michael’s online. I don’t have a Michael’s store close by to check if they have it in store, but if any of the big box stores carry it, it would be Michael’s. I feel like they always have a wider selection of yarn. I hope that helps!
No way. I didn’t believe it was yarn! I think I need one.
This looks so cool! I really love it! I can’t believe it’s not real fur! I love the look of fur, but am a vegetarian – so I’m always looking for good faux fur styles. Thanks for sharing!
xx Hannah
Thanks Hannah! I know. It’s crazy how real it looks, but it’s so much softer than the faux fur fabric. I really love it.
That is really cool! I know this is scarf week, but I can’t stop thinking of all kinds of other fun things I want to make with that yarn. =) Though I love the scarf too!
I know, right?! Pom poms, fur trimmed hoods….etc. I definitely want to use it in future projects too.
This is so super cool! I have to try out this yarn!
beautifulllllllllll!!!!!!!!! I loved
Yaaay I just finished my faux fur cowl super excited to wear it out! Thank you for this fabulous pattern. You Rock!!!!
oooh awesome! Thanks Veronica!
Hi! Hope you don’t mind, I shared your blog on my facebook page and with a crochet group I belong to. I just came across it today and I already want to make all your crochet projects! Your photos are awesome! ” I’m in love with the Faux Fur Cowl and wish I’d seen it sooner, but I will make one for next winter for sure!
Not at all! Thank you for sharing my blog Lori. I really appreciate that and your super kind words! <3
Love this! I’m curious though as in some pictures it looks short and some long. Is this wrapped once or just hanging around?
The yarn is very drapey and slinky, so it is all in how I’m wearing it. It’s not wrapped around twice. Sometimes it’s pulled more evenly in back and in front and other times pulled mostly to the front. I hope that helps!