Cozy & Warm Oversized Crochet Cowl Free Pattern

You will love the texture and warmth of this easy and warm crochet cowl!

I have always wanted to create an oversized crochet cowl where you can easily drape the cowl over your head like a hood. I have no idea why it has taken me so long to create one of my own!

I hope you like texture because this cowl definitely delivers that. This easy crochet cowl uses one stitch throughout but the placement of the stitches it what creates a great texture.

This crochet neckwarmer can also be adjusted fairly easily. The foundation is worked in a multiple of 6. Adjusting the stitch count in multiples of 6 will adjust the circumference.

This cowl is only 2 repeat rounds. That means it is a pattern that can be worked up easily. The height of the cowl can also be adjusted by doing less repeats or adding more repeats.

Yarn:

When it came to choosing a yarn type for this design it was pretty easy.

But what was hard for me was in choosing specifically which yarn to put within the pattern materials. There were 2 yarns that I worked up samples with and both turned out to be perfect!

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Because both yarns worked out so great with this design I decided to write the pattern with both in mind. One option has wool in the fiber and the other is a wool-free option for those who can’t work with or wear wool.

You’ll also love that this cowl can be made using just 1 skein of either of these yarns! Who doesn’t love a 1 skein project!?

This bulky yarn makes for a nice cozy bulky cowl.

If you decide to use a different yarn than stated keep in mind the number of yards/skeins you will need with a substitute yarn.

I hope you have fun making yourself this cozy and easy crochet cowl.

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WINDING RIDGES COWL:

Materials:

• Yarn: #5 Bulky Weight (310 yards) – Used in example is Lion Brand Scarfie in Pink/Silver; Loops & Threads Barcelona is a very suitable substitute without wool
• Hook: US Size (L/11) 8.0mm
• Other Tools: Yarn Needle, Scissors

Gauge:

• 9 hdc x 6 rows – 4″ – adjust hook size if needed to meet gauge

Difficulty: Easy

Stitches/Abbreviations: US Terms

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• hdc – half double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• 3rd loop of hdc – behind the front and back loop of the hdc there is another loop in which to work
• fhdc – foundation half double crochet

Notes:

• This is worked from the bottom up and is worked in rounds
• The first row is created using foundation stitches rather than chains
• If you want to adjust the circumference larger or smaller just create a foundation that is in multiples of 6
• You will join each round with a sl st to the first st in that round and always work your first stitch of the new round in the same stitch as the join

Instructions:

Round 1: Fhdc 66, join to first st careful not to twist – 66 sts.

or

Ch 66, join to first chain, ch 1, hdc in each ch around, join.  – 66 sts

Round 2: Ch 1, *hdc in next 3, 3^rd loop hdc in next 3; repeat from * around, join in 3^rd loop – 66 sts.

Round 3: Ch 1, *3^rd loop hdc in next 3, hdc in next 3; repeat from * around, join – 66 sts.

Rounds 4-33: Repeat Rounds 2 & 3. You can always work more or less repeats to your liking.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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