This crochet cowl was inspired by holiday memories of walking along the beach in the early evenings, watching waves rolling over each other and the many colours of the Mediterranean sea. The cowl uses a variety of basic stitches that help beginners to fast-forward their learning while making a beautiful crochet accessory.
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Last updated: 25/05/2024
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful crochet cowl you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, foundation single crochet (fsc), single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tc), single crochet back loop (sc blo), slip stitch back loop (sl st blo), blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final crochet cowl measurements (blocked):
75 x 32 cm (approx. 29.5” x 12.5”)
Materials and tools
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my crochet cowl, you will need:
Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% Silk, 49% Merino Wool | DK weight yarn | 50 g (1.75 oz) = 137 m (150 yds), Caribeno (#474) 3 hanks
4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
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Gauge:
Unblocked Gauge:
16 sts (sc) and 13 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over stitch pattern before blocking
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
Stitch guide:
Foundation single crochet– 2 ch , insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yrh, pul, yrh, pull through 1 lp on hook, yrh, pull through all lps on hook, *insert hook under both top lps of the st just made, yrh, pul, yrh, pull through 1 lp on hook, yrh, pull through all lps on hook; rep from * for the desired number of fsc sts.
Single crochet– insert hook into indicated st, yrh, pull up a lp (2 lps on hook), yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook.
Double crochet– yrh, insert hook into indicated st, yrh, pull up a lp (3 lps on hook), [yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice.
Half double crochet– yrh, insert hook into indicated st, yrh, pull up a lp (3 lps on hook), yrh, pull through all 3 lps on hook.
Treble crochet– yrh twice, insert hook into indicated st, yrh, pull up a lp (4 lps on hook), [yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook] three times.
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | sl st blo- slip stitch back loop only |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | RS- right side |
| fsc-foundation single crochet | WS- wrong side |
| sc- single crochet | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| hdc- half double crochet | RS- right side |
| dc- double crochet | sp- space |
| tc- treble crochet | approx.- approximately |
| sc blo- single crochet back loop only | rep- repeat |
Stitch chart:
Notes:
The cowl is crocheted flat from bottom up.
Even rows create wavy pattern and odd rows create texture.
The pattern starts with foundation single crochet stitches and ends with a row of slip stitches into the back loop.
Chain 1 does not count as a first stitch.
Chain 4 counts as a first stitch.
The cowl is seamed using the locking mattress stitch.
Instructions:
Cowl
Row 1 (RS): 113 Fdc. Turn (113 sts).
Row 2 (WS): 1 Ch, 1 sc in 1st st, * 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 2 sts; rep from * across 7 times. Turn.
Row 3 (RS): 1 Ch, 1 sc into blo across. Turn.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 5: Rep Row 3.
Row 6: 4 Ch in 1st st, *1 tr in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 tr in next 2 sts; rep from * across 7 times.
Row 7: Rep Row 3.
Row 8: Rep Row 6.
Row 9: Rep Row 3.
Rows 10-33: Rep Rows 2-9 three times.
Rows 34-40: Rep Rows 2-8 once.
Row 41: 1 Sl st into blo across.
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block firmly.
Join short sides using the Locking mattress stitch as described below.
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Special techniques:
Locking Mattress Stitch
- Place the hat RS down with edges aligned side by side. Stitches will be worked through the top lps of each edge.
- Start the seam by inserting the needle from left to right through the first stitches of both panels at the bottom.
- Move one stitch up on the right side, insert the needle from right to left and continue to the first stitch on the left side (the one already worked into).
- Move one stitch up on the left side, insert the needle from left to right and continue to the last stitch worked into on the right side.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to end.
- Weave in ends.
Further resources:
Pattern video tutorial:
The pattern is based on the following stitch pattern:
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Did you enjoy the Holiday Memories Cowl pattern? Why not try my other winter accessories patterns:
Radley Hat
Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!
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