Saturday, November 15, 2014

Lacy Star Stitch Crochet Cowl: Spiraling Starwirbel

Starwirbel Cowl-Capelet
Crocheting star stitches that look this lacy has been a fun discovery! Earlier this year I was preparing to teach a new crochet class on star stitches. This is when I learned about the incredible lace textures star stitches can have

The Starwirbel Cowl came together quickly as a design for several reasons. With a big crochet hook, each star gets you where you want to go faster.

You can use all different kinds of yarn. (Link goes to the Starwirble projects page in Ravelry. Also see its crochet along here.) 

I used a yarn that has bitsy sequins here and there, with some mohair and silk. I couldn't put it down!

It's crocheted in the round with no turning—that means it's a spiral. I love how you can really build up speed and momentum when crocheting in a spiral.

I named it "Starwirbel" for this reason. the "wirbel" part is a German word for whirl. That's what the spiraling construction felt like to me while crocheting it. 

Before I found the term "wirbel" I was thinking of names like "Star Whirl" or "Star Funnel." I think "Starwirbel" is more distinctive and memorable. Also, I love that several German crocheters have purchased this pattern.


This pattern is not free and I really appreciate each and every purchase of it. Starwirbel comes with a great photo tutorial. It also benefits from all the information I gleaned from the (frankly outrageous) amount of research I did on star stitches for my star stitch classes!

13 comments:

  1. Is there someone that can make one for me I love the cowl with sequins just beautiful?

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    1. I can if you're still interested...am an expert crocheter...have been doing it for 20 years now.

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  2. Bellissimo anche il coloree' stupendo.

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  3. I can try. Please email me at firstrateyarnfancies@gmail.com

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  4. I can try. I have the appropriate hook and should be receiving the yarn within a couple of weeks. Please email me at FirstRateYarnFancies@gmail.com.

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  5. Hermosa puntada!!

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  6. beautiful.I like to know if this is a paid pattern and where to find it?

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    1. Hi LizH yes it is. It's in Ravelry and here: https://designingvashti.com/product/starwirbel-star-stitch-cowl-capelet/

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  7. Hola amigas como se llama la lana

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  8. Queremos el tutorial, si se puede

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