Easy Crochet Cowl Pattern - perfect for beginners
My easy crochet cowl pattern is perfect to make a quick accessory to keep you warm and cosy on a breezy evening.
This stylish and practical crochet cowl is great for using up super chunky or super bulky yarn, and also makes a great gift too. It's an ideal weekend project, because you can finish it in just a few hours.
Why you’ll love this Crochet Cowl Pattern
- It’s quick to make – perfect for last-minute gifts or a relaxing afternoon project.
- Great stash-buster – ideal for using leftover super chunky (super bulky) yarn from other projects.
- It’s a practical and cosy accessory that you’ll reach for again and again.
- Easy to customise with your favourite colours.
How to use your Crochet Cowl Pattern
Once you've crocheted your cowl, here are a few ways you can use or gift it:
- Wear it on chilly days for extra warmth.
- Wear it as a colourful accessory to brighten your outfit. It’s easy to pop over your head and sits comfortably with a coat or jacket.
- This cowl is also a great handmade gift idea – wrap it up with a gift tag and it’s ready to go.
Copyright
Please read the copyright terms, which apply globally, before using or downloading your pattern: The contents of this page, including the pattern instructions and images, are published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2025 under my brand Knit Crochet Create® and are for your own personal use only. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission to sell in small numbers. By downloading or using this pattern, you therefore agree to these terms.
How to get your Free Crochet Cowl Pattern
- Read the free version of the pattern below, so you can get started right away.
- Because of the stitches used (slip stitch, chains, puff stitch), the pattern applies to BOTH US and UK crochet terms.
Buy the premium pattern to download and keep
- Buy a pdf to download and save on your own device for the future.
- Buy Birgitta Cowl on Ravelry here: Pattern on Ravelry
- Buy on Etsy here: Pattern on Etsy
Materials Needed
- Super Chunky (super bulky) yarn that has around 70-85m per 100g ball, and has a recommended hook size of 10mm (US N/15)
- I used: Mrs. Moon Plump Super Chunky; 80% superfine Australian new merino, 20% baby alpaca; 100g/70m.
- 4 x 100g shade Gooseb’ry Fool (Yarn A)
- Hook size 10mm (US N/15)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Yarn Alternatives
- James C Brett, Amazon Super Chunky 100g/81m (80% acrylic; 20% wool), OR
- King Cole Timeless Super Chunky 100g/85m (90% acrylic; 10% alpaca), OR
- Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Super Chunk 100g/82m;(100% acrylic).
Tension
3.75 Puff sts and 6 rows measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in), using Mrs. Moon Plump Super Chunky and 10mm hook.
Finished Size
One Size: 42cm wide x 29cm deep when flat (16½in x 11¼in).
Crochet Terms (due to stitches used these are the same for BOTH UK AND US TERMS)
Ch = chain; sl st = slip stitch; yrh = yarn round hook; st(s) = stitch(es); skip = miss; RS, right side; WS = wrong side.
SPECIAL STITCH ABBREVIATIONS AND STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
- Puff st (Puff stitch): Lengthen stitch on hook slightly, *yrh, insert hook into stitch, yrh and pull a loop through (3 loops on hook); repeat from * a further 3 times in same st (9 loops on hook), yrh and pull through all 9 loops. 1 puff stitch made.
- Ch (chain): Yrh then pull a loop through the stitch on hook. 1 chain made.
- Sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook into next st, yrh and pull a loop through stitch, then continue to pull the loop through the stitch on hook. 1 slip stitch made.
Crochet Cowl Pattern - UK & US Crochet Terms
Using Yarn A and 10mm (US N/15) hook, make 60ch.
Sl st in the first ch (in the first of the 60 chain just made) to join into a ring. Take care not to twist the chain before you join into a ring.
See Special Stitches above, for Puff st instructions.
Round 1 (RS): Puff st in same ch as the sl st join, 1ch, skip next ch, *Puff st in next ch, 1ch, skip next ch; repeat from * to the end. Sl st in top of first Puff st then sl st in next 1ch-space. (30 Puff sts and 30 1ch-spaces).
Round 2: Puff st in same space, 1ch, skip next Puff st, *Puff st in next 1ch-space, 1ch, skip next Puff st; repeat from * to the end, then sl st in top of first Puff st, sl st in next 1ch-space.
Repeat Round 2 a further 12 times.
Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave all yarn ends into WS and trim. If desired, you can block out your cowl as follows:
- Spray with cold water until damp.
- Lay flat and leave to dry.
Taking time to block your cowl will neaten up your stitches and allow the yarn to soften and bloom.
Share Your Creations!
I’d love to see your finished Birgitta Crochet Cowl! Share your work on social media and tag me [@knitcrochetcreate on Instagram] so I can admire your beautiful creations.
If you enjoyed crocheting this quick and easy cowl, you will also enjoy my crochet macarons pattern which is also free. You can find the blog post here
I have a great board on Pinterest for other Yarn Stash ideas here
