Learn how to crochet a textured striped cowl. This Up and Down Stripes Cowl Crochet Free Pattern is available as a free PDF too.
Crochet cowl patterns are great. Crocheted cowls keep you warm but stay out of the way. Pair this striped yarn cowl with a matching hat for a great set.
The crochet stitch used in this striped crochet cowl pattern is the interlocking block stitch. The pattern is a two row repeat after you set it up. This crochet stitch makes up and stripe with great texture.
You can pull the cowl up to meet your hat or over your head for extra warmth. This cowl has a tight woven textured to help keep the wind out.
The Yarn
The yarn used in this crochet cowl pattern is Mandala from Lion Brand. There are many beautiful colors of this yarn.
I chose Centaur Mandala Yarn. This color is a pretty mix of reds, browns, tans, purples and golds.
This yarn is a gauge 3 yarn made out of 100% acrylic. The yarn is machine washable.
I have made a few other free cowl crochet patterns that you can try: Cocoa Chunky Cowl, Moss Stitch Chunky Cowl, Candy Cane Neck Warmer Pattern, and Cranberry Bulky Crochet Cowl Pattern.
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How to Make a Striped Cowl Crochet Free Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- 1- F/5 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 5.3 oz Lion Brand Mandala Yarn in Centaur, or any gauge 3 yarn 590 yd (540 m)
Striped Cowl Crochet Free Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch/chs – chain/chains
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sk – skip
- dc – double crochet stitch
- hdc – half double crochet stitch
To make the pattern smaller or larger use a multiple of 4 + 1 for the chain.
Size: Adult women approx. 14 in wide x 16 in high, flat (36 cm x 41 cm) This cowl is tall enough to go over you head too.
Striped Cowl Crochet Pattern
ch 121
Row 1: In the 3rd ch from hook, hdc and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. *ch 2, skip next 2 st, dc in those next 2 sts. Ch 2, skip next 2 sts.* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the last st. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 3: dc into the next 2 sts in the row below. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc into the next 2 sts from the row below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the top of the ch 3 from the previous row. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 4: hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. Crocheting into the open sts from 2 rows below (the stitches will cover the 2 chs from the previous row), dc in those next 2 sts. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts from 2 rows below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in last st. Chain 2 and turn.
To finish and close in the gaps you need to:
Ch 1, sc in the same st the ch 1 comes out of, sc in the next 2 sts, *hdc in the next 2 unworked sts from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last st. Finish off. Weave in ends.
Repeat rows 3-4 until you have 50 rows. The last row is as above.
Finishing
Fold the rectangle in half on the horizonal. Then slip or whip stitch the edges together to from the cowl. You can pin the edges together if it helps.
Weave end all ends. Enjoy your free striped cowl crochet pattern.
Up and Down Stripe Crochet Cowl Crochet Free Pattern PDF
Up and Down Stripes Cowl Crochet Free Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- 1- F/5 3.75 mm crochet hook
- 1 - 5.3 oz Lion Brand Mandala Yarn in Centaur, or any gauge 3 yarn 590 yd (540 m)
Tools
Instructions
- ch 121
- Row 1: In the 3rd ch from hook, hdc and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.
- Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. *ch 2, skip next 2 st, dc in those next 2 sts. Ch 2, skip next 2 sts.* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the last st. Chain 2 and turn.
- Row 3: dc into the next 2 sts in the row below. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc into the next 2 sts from the row below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the top of the ch 3 from the previous row. Chain 2 and turn.
- Row 4: hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. Crocheting into the open sts from 2 rows below (the stitches will cover the 2 chs from the previous row), dc in those next 2 sts. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts from 2 rows below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in last st. Chain 2 and turn.
- To finish and close in the gaps you need to:
- Ch 1, sc in the same st the ch 1 comes out of, sc in the next 2 sts, *hdc in the next 2 unworked sts from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last st. Finish off. Weave in ends.
- Repeat rows 3-4 until you have 50 rows. The last row is as above.
- Finishing
Fold the rectangle in half on the horizonal. Then slip or whip stitch the edges together to from the cowl. You can pin the edges together if it helps. - Weave end all ends. Enjoy your free striped cowl crochet pattern.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch/chs – chain/chains
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sk – skip
- dc – double crochet stitch
- hdc – half double crochet stitch
To make the pattern smaller or larger use a multiple of 4 + 1 for the chain.
Size: Adult women approx. 14 in wide x 16 in high, flat (36 cm x 41 cm) This cowl is tall enough to go over you head too.
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I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.