Introducing the Tesselle Cowl: The Perfect Tunisian Crochet Cowl Pattern made with Suri!
Hello, lovely fiber friends! I’m absolutely thrilled to finally share the Tesselle Cowl pattern with you. This cozy, colorful accessory combines a satisfying rhythmic stitch with the gorgeous texture of specialty yarns. If you love Tunisian crochet colorwork, this is the project for you!
A Closer Look at the Yarn Magic & Texture
The heart of the Tesselle Cowl lies in its beautiful two-color geometric texture. This pattern uses a simple technique that creates puffy little diamond shapes, perfect for trapping warmth.
Featured Yarn Dyer Spotlight: Sunshine Queen Fiber Arts
For my sample, I had the pleasure of working with the incredible yarn from Sunshine Queen Fiber Arts. Her commitment to beautiful yarn is evident in every strand. I used her Rapunze DK in a DK weight for the main color and her stunning Nala Suri DK for the contrasting color.
Why the Suri/DK Combo Works: The Suri yarn creates those dreamy, cloud-like puffy diamonds that make the Tunisian crochet colorwork texture truly pop. It traps air beautifully, making the cowl incredibly warm yet lightweight.
Versatile Design: Two Great Options for Your Cowl Pattern
I designed the Tesselle Cowl Pattern to be versatile, ensuring you can make it your own!
Option 1: Maximum Fluff (Suri + DK)
Use one strand of a fuzzy yarn (like Suri, Mohair, or Alpaca) held together with a DK-weight yarn. This maximizes the texture and warmth, giving you the look shown in the photos.
Option 2: All DK for Crisp Definition
If fuzzy yarn isn’t your preference, you can use two different colors of DK-weight yarn. This provides a crisper, more defined texture with a beautiful drape, making this a fantastic DK cowl pattern.
Seamless Colorwork: Your YouTube Video Tutorial is Here!
If you’re looking for a video tutorial on how to master the perfect color changes—especially when dealing with the fluffiness of Suri yarn—I’ve got you covered!
I’ve created a detailed step-by-step YouTube video tutorial that covers the exact Tunisian crochet colorwork technique used in the Tesselle Cowl pattern, including the crucial yarn-holding trick for consistent tension:
📺 Watch the full video tutorial here:
Ready to Purchase the Tesselle Cowl Pattern?
The Tesselle Cowl is a satisfying project that is accessible to intermediate crocheters (and adventurous beginners!). It works up quickly, making it the perfect piece to make for yourself or for gifting.
You can grab the cowl pattern immediately from your preferred shop:
Here’s what you’ll need for the pattern:
DK weight yarn in two bases:
– C1 (wool based): 197 yards
– C2 (Suri): 142 yards
8 mm Tunisian crochet hook with
cable, or size to meet gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Blocking materials
Happy crocheting, and I can’t wait to see your color choices!
xoxo Serena
You are welcome to use the results of this pattern in social media, but please give credit to The Crafty Crochetier. You may sell the results of this pattern, but please give credit to The Crafty Crochetier. You may not copy this pattern or photos for your own website or sell the pattern itself in part or in whole.
