The cold weather is here and it is time to make some winter cowl crochet patterns. Try some of these crochet patterns for a cowl for free.
Cowls or neck warmers are great. They keep your neck warm without getting in the way. This is a cushy soft cowl with great texture.
There are lots of different colors and styles for you to try. Most crochet patterns for a cowl are easy and quick to make.
Looking for more free cowl crochet patterns? Try this easy Moss Stitch Chunky Cowl Pattern, Chunky Herringbone Cowl, Candy Cane Cowl, Up and Down Cowl, or Two Tone Cowl.
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Crochet Patterns for a Cowl - Free Ideas
1. Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern
This super chunky neck warmer is made using the trinity stitch. There is a matching hat crochet pattern too.
2. Cocoa Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern
Try this chunky cowl crochet pattern. It uses the feather stitch, which is a one row repeat pattern. There is a matching ear warmer crochet pattern available too.
4. Two Tone Cowl Crochet Pattern
This two tone cowl crochet pattern is available in a free PDF. There is a matching ear warmer to make a set.
5. Moss Stitch Crochet Cowl Pattern Free
Beginner crocheters would find this to be a great project. This cowl is made using one yarn and the beginner stitch, the moss stitch which is a combination of single and chain stitches in a 1 row repeat. There is a matching free crochet ear warmer pattern too.
6. Up and Down Cowl
Try this pretty cowl pattern using Lion Brand Mandala Yarn.
7. Gray Woven Chunky Cowl Crochet Pattern Free
Try this gray woven cowl using bulky yarn with a button. It is an easy crochet pattern.
There is a matching hat too. Free PDF crochet pattern available for both.
8. Free Cowl Crochet Pattern – Chunky Twisted Lines
There is an matching hat crochet pattern available too.
9. Low Tide Shell Stitch Crochet Cowl Pattern Free
Make this easy shell stitch cowl using a pretty hand-dyed yarn. This crochet project works up quickly with an easy pattern.
Colorful Star Stripe Cowl
Try this striped cowl using Lion Brand Mandala Yarn. This pattern uses the daisy or star stitch to make a pretty flower like pattern.
Easy Forest Green Woven Cowl
This lovely green cowl has a pretty woven texture that is made using front and back post double crochet in an easy one row repeat. This pattern works up quickly.
Easy Pink and Silver Faux Fur Cowl
This fuzzy cowl has a matching hat pattern for you to try. Both PDF files are free to download.
Quick Super Chunky Black Puff Cowl
This super chunky cowl is made using Wool Ease Thick and Quick Yarn and a Bernat Casa Yarn. This pattern using the puff stitch to make a raised dot pattern.
Easy Windowpane Crochet Chunky Cowl
This pattern uses two different yarns, Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick and Homespun yarn.
Pink Sparkle Pattern for Crochet Cowl
This colorful cowl has a matching hat pattern.
Free Echo Waves Cowl
This pretty blue green cowl is made using Lion Brand Mandala Yarn.
Chunky Herringbone Cowl
How to Make a Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern: Free PDF
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- N, 9 mm crochet hook
- 1 ball of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn Thick & Quick in Cranberry or any super bulky gauge 6 yarn, approx. 6 oz or 106 yd. (170 g or 97 m)
Gauge: hhdc crochet stitches 6 x 3 rows = 2.5 in x 2.5 in ( 6 cm x 6 cm)
Size: Adult women approx. 15 x 7 in flat (38 cm x 18 cm)
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- hhdc – herringbone half double crochet
special stitch -herringbone half double crochet – yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. Yo and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. Yo, pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Video Tutorial Right-Handed
Left-Handed Video Tutorial for Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch
You can make a larger or smaller cowl using any number for the chain.
Free printable crochet pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print free PDF pattern out.
Written Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern
Chain 60
Row 1: In 3rd chain from the hook, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
Row 2: In the 2nd stitch next to the chain, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until you have 8 rows or the length you want. Whip stitch the two ends together. Cut and weave in ends.
Free Cranberry Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern
Chunky Crochet Cowl
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- N, 9 mm crochet hook
- 1 ball of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn Thick & Quick in Cranberry or any super bulky gauge 6 yarn, approx. 6 oz or 106 yd. (170 g or 97 m)
Instructions
Gauge: hhdc crochet stitches 6 x 3 rows = 2.5 in x 2.5 in ( 6 cm x 6 cm)
Size: Adult women approx. 15 x 7 in flat (38 cm x 18 cm)
Abbreviations – US Terms
yo – yarn over
hhdc – herringbone half double crochet
special stitch -herringbone half double crochet – yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. Yo and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. Yo, pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
You can make a larger or smaller cowl using any number for the chain.
Chain 60
Row 1: In 3rd chain from the hook, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
Row 2: In the stitch next to the chain, hhdc. Repeat across to the end. Chain 2, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until you have 8 or the length you want. Whip stitch the two ends together. Cut and weave in ends.
Matching Chunky Ear Warmer Pattern
Try the matching ear warmer crochet pattern.
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- 9 mm crochet hook
- 1 - 5.3 oz (150 g) Lion Brand Roving Tweed in Grey or any gauge 5 bulky yarn 155 yd (142 m)
How to Make a Chunky Cowl Crochet Pattern
Size: Adult women approx.: 6 in x 14.5 in (15 cm x 37 cm)
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch/chs – chain/chains
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sk – skip
- dc – double crochet stitch
- bpdc – back post double crochet stitch
- fptr – front post triple crochet stitch
To make a larger or smaller project, use a multiple of 5. The chain 3 counts as the first double crochet.
Ch 62
Row 1: hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 2: hdc in the 2nd st and in each stitch across. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 3: dc in the 2nd st. sk 1 st and trfp in next. go back and trfp in sk st. dc in the next 3 st. repeat when there are 3 stitch left sk 1 st and trfp in next. go back and trfp in sk st. dc in the turning chain. chain 2 and turn.
Row 4: bpdc in the next 2 st. dc in the next 3 sts. bpdc in the next 2 st. repeat until you have 4 sts left. sk 1 st and trfp in next. go back and trfp in sk st. dc in the last 2 sts. chain 2 and turn.
Repeat rows 3-4 until you have 12 rows. End with two rows of hdc for a total of 14 rows.
Fold cowl in half and slip or whip stitch up the side. Cut yarn and knot. Weave in ends.
Matching Hat Pattern
Free Twisted Lines Chunky Cowl Pattern PDF
Twisted Lines Chunky Cowl Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- 9 mm crochet hook
- 1 - 5.3 oz (150 g) Lion Brand Roving Tweed in Grey or any gauge 5 bulky yarn 155 yd (142 m)
Instructions
- Ch 62
- Row 1: hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.
- Row 2: hdc in the 2nd st and in each stitch across. Chain 2 and turn.
- Row 3: dc in the 2nd st. sk 1 st and trfp in next. go back and trfp in sk st. dc in the next 3 st. repeat when there are 3 stitch left sk 1 st and trfp in next. go back and trfp in sk st. dc in the turning chain. chain 2 and turn.
- Row 4: bpdc in the next 2 st. dc in the next 3 sts. bpdc in the next 2 st. repeat until you have 4 sts left. sk 1 st and trfp in next. go back and trfp in sk st. dc in the last 2 sts. chain 2 and turn.
- Repeat rows 3-4 until you have 12 rows. End with two rows of hdc for a total of 14 rows.
- Fold cowl in half and slip or whip stitch up the side. Cut yarn and knot. Weave in ends.
Notes
Size: Adult women approx.: 6 in x 14.5 in (15 cm x 37 cm)
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch/chs – chain/chains
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sk – skip
- dc – double crochet stitch
- bpdc – back post double crochet stitch
- fptr – front post triple crochet stitch
To make a larger or smaller project, use a multiple of 5. The chain 3 counts as the first double crochet.
Looking for more free cowl patterns to try: Free Echo Waves Cowl Crochet Pattern or Gray Woven Lines Button Cowl.
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- 19. The Bixby Free Cowl Pattern
- 20. Jumbo Puff Stitch Crochet Pattern for Cowl
- 21. Cross Hatch Button Up Cowl Pattern
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