Gorgeous Free Crochet Cowl Pattern

Bulky, Cuddly, Crochet Cowl Creations

It’s never too early to start thinking about wrapping up in cuddly crochet creations…or dream of creating crochet masterpieces to wrap a loved one in!

And, a chunky wool/alpaca blend yarn figures highly into my dreams of cuddly projects. If you are interested in an easy crochet cowl pattern, to make up quickly with chunky yarn, keep reading for the free pattern below.

You will find instructions for sizes toddler, child and adult.

My family lives on 50 acres in rural New England. Our land is a beautiful mixture of meadows and wooded areas. We are constantly outdoors enjoying it. So, the name of this cowl is pretty organic as we have man-made and woodland creature-made trails everywhere. With my little ones, we wander and explore these trails.

There is something new to see all the time.

As long as they are moving, our destination is not important. Wandertrail seems the perfect name to represent time spent outside enjoying nature. I hope you agree and find time to enjoy the outdoors too!

The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Winter Path Scarf is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.

More pattern information below!

Size:

Finished circumference approx.

17 [24, 28] inches (43 [76, 91] cm)

Finished height approx.

8 [12, 14] inches (20 [30, 36] cm)

Materials:

♥ Base Color – approx. 105 [200, 250] yards Drops Andes bulky weight yarn.

♥ Accent Color – approx. 35 [50, 65] yards Drops Andes bulky weight yarn.

Crochet hook: Size M/13 (9.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Tapestry needle

Gauge:

In half double crochet, 10 stitches and 7 rows = 4 in (10 cm).

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

Pattern written for toddler/child’s small; changes for child’s medium/large, and adult are in [ ].

Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.

This pattern is worked flat and seamed after completion.

This cowl is designed to be worn with wrong side facing out.

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Sizing

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.

(Altered) Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:

Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, pull through, repeat from * 3 more times, yarn over, pull through 10 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal two stitches in pattern.

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Directions

With base color, chain 20 [28, 32], turn.

Row 1:

Working in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches section for instructions), half double crochet in the third chain from hook and each stitch of bottom loop of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (18 [26, 30] stitches total)

Row 2 – 6 [8, 8]:

Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row.

Row 7 [9, 9]:

With contrast color chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row.

Row 8 [10, 10]:

With base color chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch in row, altered bean stitch (see Special Stitches section for instructions) in next stitch and across row until last stitch in row, half double crochet in last stitch of row. (8 [12, 14] bean stitches total)

Rows 9 – 13 [11 – 17, 11 – 17]:

With contrast color chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row for number of rows indicated.

Row 14 [18, 18]:

With base color chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch in row, altered bean stitch in next stitch and across row until last stitch in row, half double crochet in last stitch of row. (8 [12, 14] bean stitches total)

Row 15 [19, 19]:

With contrast color chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row.

Rows 16 – 32 [20 – 41, 20 – 48]:

With base color chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row for number of rows indicated.

Do not fasten off.

Finishing:

Fold cowl with wrong side facing in. Match base foundation chain row with final row in pattern. With seam matched and laying flat, crochet with a slip stitch both top outer loops across row to create seam. See Seaming Figures 1 – 7.

Do not fasten off.

With wrong side facing out (cowl is designed to be worn with wrong side facing out), loosely crochet with a slip stitch around upper edge of cowl.

Fasten off.

With wrong side facing out, beginning at seam of unfinished edge, loosely crochet with a slip stitch around other edge of cowl.

Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends.

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