Diagonal Box Stitch Cowl/Scarf v1 -- Zoe's Method

This Project is done to test the crochet pattern that I wrote. This is a small scarf. It is funny that I always started with making a cowl but I ended up making a scarf instead. I don't like the idea of seaming the scalloped edge of the scarf because I think the scallop edge is pretty. Also, because the scarf is small or narrow at the neck, it is better to leave the front neck open.

Diagonal Box Stitch Shrug

I'm still making projects in Diagonal Box Stitch.  This time, it's a shrug.  I have a small amount of leftover glitter (metallic) yarn by this yarn company, called Bonbons "party".  I just have enough to trim the neckline and bottom edge of the shrug.  I would have trimmed the sleeves also, but I did not have enough.  The main fabric is made with 1 skein (315 yds, 6 oz) yarn from.  Crochet hook used is size:  5.00mm.  The shrug size is small.

Diagonal Box Stitch In Color

WIP--Making the Diagonal Box Stitch in Color.  In this project I'm using Lion Brand Vanna's glamour which is a fine yarn category (2).  The crochet hook I'm using is 3.75 mm Boye aluminum hook. I change the color of yarn in each row, alternating the two colors.  I do not break the yarn to start the new color.  I simply leave one yarn at one end while I work on the other color at the opposite side.

FO--Diagonal Box Stitch Cowl or Scarf

I just finished another Diagonal Box Stitch Cowl.  This can be worn as a short scarf or a cowl.  My intention was to make it as a cowl but decided to leave the sides open so it can be worn in different ways.  Please note the scalloped edge which I  prefer over the straight edge.  Hair accessories made of plastic with no sharp metal components can be used instead of  buttons to close the front and wear it as a cowl.

Wear it like this:

or like this:

or like this:

I like it worn like this last photo.

Diagonal Box Stitch Cowl

Pattern will be available soon on my private blog.  If interested in viewing the pattern, please email me (zoecglover@gmail.com) so I can include you on the list with the names of people who can view the blog.

Thank you:)

Zoe