Cowls are one of my favorite things to wear in cold weather. They are like a scarf, but I don’t have to worry about the ends dangling, getting caught, or in my case, getting dirty while outside in the garden. The chrysalis is a stunning crochet cowl pattern that combines a nice thick bulky yarn and a combination of half double crochet and double treble crochet stitches.
The Chrysalis Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern
I chose this pattern to make a nice thick cowl perfect for cold weather. This stitch and pattern works best for a bulkier yarn, but isn’t impossible to make with a lighter weight yarn. It is also a simple enough pattern that you could make it as a beginner. Another bonus that this offers is that it can be unisex. While most men don’t wear cowls regularly, this one is just neutral enough it would work well for anyone.
How Wide Should a Crochet Cowl Be?
This is a very personal thing in my opinion. Cowls can fit snuggly around the neck like this one, or be longer and a bit more similar to the infinity scarf style. For some, an 8″-12″ wide pattern would cover the neck and upper chest nicely. If making for a child, a 4″-6″ wide cowl might be more than plenty of width.
This particular cowl is approximately 13″x13″ in height and width or 33×33 cm.
How Much Yarn Do I Need to Crochet a Cowl?
This pattern uses approximately 350 yards of a bulky weight yarn. The amount of yarn needed will depend upon the yarn itself, the size you are making, and any extra accent motifs added to the edging of they cowl.
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Free Crochet Cowl Pattern
Below you will find the notes and directions for making this crochet cowl pattern.
Size Assembled:
13 in high x 13 in wide or (33 x 33 cm)
Materials
- 350 yards bulky weight yarn (Drops Andes wool and alpaca mix yarn pictured)
- Crochet hook: Size L/11 (8.0 mm)
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
In alternating stitch pattern, 10 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Pattern Notes
- Pattern is one size fist most. Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work. Adjust the hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge for this project.
- This cowl is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join rounds unless specified.
- If necessary, light blocking only.
- The yarn used for this project contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please remember to read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
Special Stitches
Half double crochet in bottom loop (Back Bar) of foundation chain:
Turn your foundation chain upside down and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.
Double Treble Crochet Stitch
Yarn over three times, place hook into stitch and yarn over again, pull through stitch and draw up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (now 4 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (now 3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (now 2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 remaining loops.
Directions
Chain 63, join round with slip stitch to first chain taking care to not twist chain.
Round 1:
Turn foundation chain over and half double crochet in bottom loop of first stitch of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), do not twist piece, continue to half double crochet in each stitch of foundation chain, 63 stitches total.
Round 2:
Double treble crochet around post of first stitch of previous round, single crochet in next stitch (not around post), continue to alternate double treble and single crochet stitches to complete round.
Round 3:
Half double crochet around first post stitch of double treble crochet stitch of previous round, single crochet into next stitch (not around post), continue to alternate half double crochet and single crochet stitches to complete round.
Round 4:
*Double treble crochet around post of half double crochet stitch of previous round, single crochet in next stitch (not around post), continue to alternate double treble and single crochet stitches to complete round.
Round 5:
Half double crochet around first post stitch of double treble crochet stitch of previous round, single crochet into next stitch (not around post), continue to alternate half double crochet and single crochet stitches to complete round.
Round 6-23:
Repeat from *for number of rounds indicated.
Round 24:
Slip stitch in each stitch (not around post) of previous round.
Fasten off.
Finish
Weave in ends
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