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The thing I love most about designing crochet patterns is breaking the rules. I love that when you don’t stick to the rules it nearly always produces something magical. I say nearly always as sometimes it can be a complete disaster but I guess we have to live and learn?! In the case of The Classic Cowl I reckon I got away with my rule breaking.

You can carry on reading to find the free pattern here in this blogpost or purchase an ad-free, printable PDF version of the Classic Cowl crochet pattern in my stores to download and print.

 

How to crochet the cable stitch with this free crochet cowl pattern, perfect for beginners. A delicate, lace cowl with lots of drape that can effortlessly be worn as a scarf or wrap.

The Cowl

I designed this cowl with just one thing in mind, the drape. I wanted something that was light, airy, soft, gentle and all those lovely things a cowl should be. I used an 8mm crochet hook and dtr/ttr stitches to create just the drape I was after, clearly not sticking to the rule book of what one should do with double knit yarn! The result though is a shawl/cowl/scarf that is perfect for any occasion and works up in a flash.

The Yarn

Scheepjes Merino Soft

50% Wool Superwash Merino x 25% Microfiber x 25% Acrylic 105m/50g

4 balls of Michelangelo (603)

Materials:

Along with the yarn you will also need:

An 8mm/L crochet hook

Needle

Scissors

free crochet pattern the classic cowl by HanJan Crochet

Finished Size:

The finished cowl is a one size fits all kind of thing and measures 35cm by 98cm.

Tension:

12st and 4 rows = 10cm by 10cm

Glossary/Abbreviations: Standard UK terms (Standard US terms)

ch(s) – chain(s)

sk – skip

RS – right side

rep – repeat

st(s) – stitches

ss – slip stitch

dc – double crochet (sc – single crochet)

dtr – treble (ttr – triple treble crochet)

Pattern Notes:
  • The ch4 at the beginning of a row always counts as a stitch.
  • Make your cowl wider if you like, just make sure your starting chain is a multiple of 4+3

free crochet pattern the classic cowl by HanJan Crochet

Pattern:

Standard UK terms/US terms in italics

Foundation chain: ch43

Row 1: dc/sc in 2nd ch and each across [42]

Row 2: RS: ch4, *skip 1, dtr/ttr in next 3, working over 3st just made, dtr/ttr in skipped st, repeat from * across to last st, dtr/ttr in last st.

Row 3-39: Repeat Row 2

Row 40: ch1 (does not count) dc/sc in each across

To join the cowl:

Join Rows 1 and 40 together with a ss seam to form the cowl. Fasten off and weave in ends.

free crochet pattern how to crochet a cable stitch

Photo Tutorial:

You can purchase an ad-free PDF of the pattern to print off for £1.75 here.

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