Chunky Jacob’s Ladder Convertible Cowl & Scarf
I’ve always been enamored with the looks of the crochet Jacob’s Ladder stitch. You can find some of my Jacob’s Ladder free pattern collection on this Pinterest Board. Short of Clare (Bobwilson123)’s cap tutorial and the beret, I simply don’t have the time to hook up a throw/afghan sized project. It dawned on me a few weeks ago that I simply must make a cowl or a scarf that ladders.
As if that wasn’t enough, my dream topped it off with the idea of a convertible cowl & scarf — now we were talking. While color changing in a Jacob’s Ladder made the stitching pop, I also wanted to try it as a single colored scarf, and a chunky one at that! This Chunky Jacob’s Ladder Convertible Cowl & Scarf pattern was born. The question remained whether it would be a ladders only or also a 2 way scarf.
Stringy and ladders convertible cowls and scarves OH MY!
Needless to say, you’ll be presented with 2 options to finish the scarf and many more if you decide to make it with color change (it is harder with a large hook and double strands, so you may want to take that into consideration before you jump into color changing.
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Materials
- Worsted Weight yarn - the sample shows the ladder done in Red Heart with Love yarn - you will use roughly 200 yards on 25 rounds or upto 325 yards of the skein depending on the option you choose
- Q hook (15mm)
Stitches Used
ch, slst, standing double crochet/chainless start double crochet, double crochet
Chain (ch) - yo (yarn over), pull through loop on hook
Single crochet (sc) - insert hook in indicated stitch, yo draw up a loop, yo draw through 2
Slip Stitch (slst) - insert hook in indicated stitch, yo draw through stitch as well as the loop on hook
Double Crochet (dc) – yo, insert hook in indicated st (stitch), yo draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo draw through 2 loops, yo draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook)
Chainless Starting Double Crochet (Standing dc) - video by Mooglyblog You can replace all ch3 starts of each round with the Standing dc to make the scarf look pretty and seamless!
Gauge
- 1 stitches and 1.5 rows = 1 inch
Pattern
Round 1:
Round 2:
Ch3, dc in next ch, ch10, skp 10 ch,
*dc in next 2 ch, ch10,
Rpt from *, slst join to top of beginning ch3
<Note: You can use a standing double crochet at the beginning of each round and you won’t be able to tell where the start is!>
Round 3: Ch3, dc in next dc, ch10, skp next ch10 space, *dc in next 2 dc, ch10, rpt from *, slst join to top of beginning ch3
Row 4-25 (or 35): Repeat Round 3
Finish off if you want a convertible chain and dc cowl with option of changing it to a Jacob’s Ladder Scarf/Jacob’s Ladder Cowl using a Large Brooch to close off / hold the 5 Jacob’s Ladder loops in place or create a chain or I-Cord as instructed below to do the same.
At 25 rounds, you can see the length of the scarf should you choose to wear it as a scarf and see if you like it. With or without the ladder strung, the scarf is about the same length; others prefer a longer scarf at 35 rounds (shown in photos hanging from the tree branch and worn by my daughter.
Chain or I-Cord to hold the 5 Jacobs Ladder Loops:
You can either make a 120 chain cord to finish off or an I-Cord and string loosely through the 5 Jacobs Ladder
If you would like a pure Jacob’s Ladder Cowl/Scarf, continue with Ladder Only Option:
Ladder Only Option: This will create a permanent Jacob’s Ladder Scarf/Jacob’s Ladder Cowl
String up the Ladder by taking a ch10 spc of foundation chain, twisting it to form a loop then insert your hook into the loop, *yo with the next ch10 one round up, draw through the loop, rpt from * until you get to the top - use a safety pin or stitch marker to hold the loop in place and create the ladder in the other 4 ch10 sections.
Once you are ready to move forward, insert your hook back into the loop where you slst joined round 25
Round 26:
Ch3, dc in next dc, ch4, remove the place holder of the Jacob’s ladder loop, slst into the ladder loop to secure, ch4,
*dc in next 2 dcs, ch4, remove the place holder of the Jacob’s ladder loop, slst inot the ladder loop to secure, ch4,
Rpt from *,
Slst to beginning ch3, cut a 12″ tail, weave in ends (you can split the 2 strands and weave in different directions to secure, or split the yarn if you are using chunky weight).
How to wear your Chunky Jacob’s Ladder Scarf/Cowl:
Without the ladder strung:
1) You can wear it as a loopy scarf
2) You can put your arm through the center of the long tube and slip it over your head as a cowl
With Jacob’s Ladder:
1) You can wear it as a Jacob’s Ladder scarf (other photos in the left collage frame)
2) You can put your arm through the center of the long tube and slip it over your head as a Jacob’s Ladder Cowl (large photo in the right of the collage)
What’s your favorite way of wearing this project? I would love to see photos!
I have read the pattern a few times and can’t find the hook size anywhere…am I just missing it?
Oh my! That’s been corrected! Thanks dear ♥ I am also sending you an email!
No problem. I did make it with the biggest hook I had on hand a P, but it didn’t look right. It’s such a great pattern but it’s just a bit tight. I think I may dismantle it and remake it with the right size hook.
Oof, sorry on not seeing your question earlier in the day! — although, without undoing it, you could gift it as a scarf!
Then… *enables you* go yarn and hook shopping?! 
I love this pattern! I’m making it right now with bulky yarn and a 10 MM hook, which makes it a bit smaller, but still fits. I love how it looks like gigantic knitted stitches when you weave it at the end. This pattern is so versatile, thanks for posting it!
Woow! Love this patttern: a real stravaganza
but I see it lots of possibilities, I’ll try it first with cotton, want it to seem sort of foulard over a very low collar blouse!
oo interesting! Definitely try it with lighter weight yarn/thread - now you are making me wonder what that would be like vs chunky
such a cool scarf!! Love the jacobs ladder!
Thanks! Me, too
Would love to see it when you make it!