Pretty Simple Crochet Cowl Pattern
If you’re looking for simple yet pretty, then this easy crochet cowl pattern is for you. It is worked up in the closed half double crochet v-stitch which is easy to make and also gives you a pretty fabric to keep you cozy.
Blue is my favorite color, and here we have it in two shades for a pretty color block crochet cowl. I simply changed colors half-way through the cowl. You can work it in chunks or in pretty stripes to brighten up your outfits.
Wear it as an oversized hooded cowl, a cozy neck cowl, or long like a scarf to keep warm in all kinds of fall and winter weather.
If you like this pattern, be sure to also check out the pretty simple crochet pattern collection. It is the perfect match for the pretty simple crochet hat pattern.
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Crochet Cowl Pattern Information
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns – Pound Of Love (Medium, #4; 100% Premium Acrylic; 1020yds/932m; 16oz./454g) Colors: CA = Denim, 1 ball; CB = Pastel Blue, 1 ball.
- Crochet Hook: J/10-6.00mm
- Tools: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.
Measurements
- Gauge: 11 sts = 4″
- Finished Size: 60″ in circumference by 11.5″ wide. It will stretch lengthwise with wearing.
Crochet Abbreviations
- CA = Color A
- CB = Color B
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- FO = Fasten Off
- Fsc = Foundation Single Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd/Rnds = Round/Rounds
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
- V-st/sts = V-Stitch/Stitches
Special Stitch Instructions
- V-Stitch (v-st): 2 hdc in same ch, st or sp. When you work a v-st into another v-st, work the v-st in between the 2 hdc that make up the v-st.
- Stitch Tutorial – Working in Rows and in Rounds.
- Working into back bumps.
To Change Color
Finish the round as instructed, but without making the join. Insert your hook into the first stitch made in the round; pick up the new color and pull through the stitch as well as the loop on your hook.
Drop the old color. Carry the unused color up at each row, or fasten it off.
Notes
When substituting yarn, choose a soft yarn that drapes well. Also, I found going up a hook size helps to give this stitch a lacier look and softer drape.
To reduce the appearance of a seam, keep your joining slip stitch loose when joining the closed half double crochet v-stitches.
Pretty Simple Crochet Cowl Pattern Instructions
Rnd 1: With CA, Fsc 164, or any multiple of 2, join with sl st in first st being careful not to twist.
Alternatively, you can do the following for Rnd 1: Loosely ch 164, join with sl st in first ch being careful not to twist. Working into back bumps, ch 1, sc in same ch as join and into each ch around; join with sl st in first sc. [164 sts]
Rnd 2: Ch 1, v-st in same st as join, *sk next st, v-st in next st; rep from * around; sk last st; join with sl st in first hdc of first v-st. [82 v-sts]
Rnd 3: Sl st into first v-st, ch 1, v-st in same v-st and into each v-st around; join with sl st in first hdc of first v-st. [82 v-sts]
Rnds 4-15: Rep Rnd 3. Join CB in joining sl st of Rnd 15. FO CA.
Rnds 16-29: With CB, Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 30: Ch 1, sc in same hdc as join and into each hdc around; join with sl st in first sc. [164 sts] FO.
