10 Easy Cowls Free Crochet Patterns
It’s cold outside. Time to crochet garments that will keep you warm and cozy.
I’ve rounded up 10 cowls and neck scarf projects that you can crochet quickly and wear right away. Crochet one for yourself or make them as gifts (or both!).
All of these crochet patterns for a cowl are FREE patterns and there is something for every skill level.
In addition, I’ve included a wide variety of yarn weights so you can make these using stash yarn. Projects include fingering to bulky yarns.
Here are Some Highlights You’ll Find Below:
Easy cowls suitable for beginners #1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10
Crochet braided cowl pattern #6
Button-closure cowl pattern #1, 6, 9
Cowl in self-striping yarn #5, 7, 8, 9
Quick-crochet chunky cowls #1, 3, 4
Skill-builder cowl pattern #2
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10 Easy Cowls to Crochet: Free Patterns
#1. Margaret Button Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
The Margaret Button Cowl is a beautiful cool weather cowl that is fun to crochet, fully adjustable, and has an interesting yet easy stitch sequence resembling floating squares. Uses bulky weight yarn.
Designed by Jennifer Dickerson
Get Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn for this project
#2. Dotty Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
This cowl is worked in the round and uses a reversible double-layer stitch pattern which results in a two-in-one piece for your accessory collection. The stitches are worked into two lower rounds at the same time, making it fun and interesting to work up. Uses light fingering weight yarn.
Designed by Elena Fedotova
Get Malibrigo Sock Yarn for this project
#3. Woven Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
It only takes a few basic stitches, a little basket like weaving and some fringe to create this unique Crochet Woven Cowl. I promise this pattern is as easy as it is beautiful.
With only one skein of bulky yarn and basic stitches the woven cowl makes a quick project that can be finished one sitting.
Designed by Lindsey Dale
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Solid Yarn for this project
#4. Outlander Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
This cowl pattern is easy to make and works up really quickly – this can be done in one evening.
Get Red Heart Soft Yarn for this project
#5. Sugar Shack Infinity Scarf Free Crochet Pattern
The Sugar Shack Infinity Scarf is worked in the round. The simple stitches will create a light and airy scarf that you’ll find yourself reaching for time and time again.
Designed by While they Dream
Get Lion Brand Mandala Yarn for this project
#6. Double Layer Braided Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
The cowl has two layers of braids that are joined at the back. You need not slip it over your head as there is a button closure at the back.
Designed by CrochetDreamz
Get Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn for this project
#7. Coffee Bean Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
This free crochet pattern uses the cloud-like texture of Lion Brand Scarfie yarn combined with the bean stitch to make the most beautiful and comfortable infinity scarf. The Coffee Bean Infinity Scarf takes just one skein of Lion Brand Scarfie yarn and will be a perfect addition to your last-minute gift list this holiday season! This is the third free crochet pattern of my Seven Days of Scarfie pattern collection.
Designed by Megan Meyer
Get Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn for this project
#8. Spring Bean Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
I had the opportunity to try the new Mandala yarn from Lion Brand and I am sooooo excited about it! If you aren’t familiar with it yet, it’s Lion Brand’s take on the trendy yarn cakes that have taken the crochet world by storm recently.
I decided that a nice simple textured project would be perfect for showing off the pretty colors of this yarn. I’ve been playing with the bean stitch lately, so that’s what I used. I don’t know exactly why this stitch got its name, but I think it looks like an espresso bean, and coffee-related things always make me happy.
What’s really great about this pattern is that it uses all of your Mandala cake without leaving any wasted yarn. That’s always a win for me (and for my overflowing yarn shelf)!
Designed by Rebecca Langfor
Get Lion Brand Mandala Yarn for this project
#9. Artfully Simple Infinity Scarf Free Crochet Pattern
The Artfully Simple Infinity Scarf pattern is super easy, hides a multitude of sins, and comes with just one rule: no stress allowed! This finished scarf is between 50 and 60 inches long, and twists and turns on itself naturally – perfect for wearing doubled as a cowl, as well as long, tied, anything you can come up with! The little button tie embellishment is a separate optional piece, and instructions for that are included as well!
Designed by Tamara Kelly
Get Red Heart Unforgettable Yarn for this project
#10. Triple Luxe Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet a long loopy cowl that may be worn doubled around the neck. Using an interesting (and easy) crochet technique, this finished cowl LOOKS like it has been knitted while it’s actually crocheted. There’s even an easy-to-follow tutorial for it.
Designed by All About Ami
Get Lion Brand Lion’s Pride Woolspun Yarn for this project
