This Claire inspired crochet cowl pattern is warm, cozy and super easy to whip up! Make one of these cowls today.
Heading into the winter season, the days get shorter, the nights get longer, and we spend more of our free time snuggling on the sofa, watching TV, and crocheting of course!
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Do you follow the Outlander series on Starz? A few friends and I meet for a girls night each week to watch. I think that it was during the second episode that the main character, Claire, was seen wearing a beautiful cowl. The girls and I looked at each other and declared “we need to make one!”
I scoured the internet for a simple pattern, and tried a few variations of my own, before coming up with this chunky crochet cowl. We all agreed that it needed to have a twist and be long enough to loop twice around.
I think that we have come up with a design that is as close to the original as possible. This is a super warm and bulky cowl that would be perfect for cold days on the Scottish Highlands *wink*.
This chunky cowl is a great project to make during the fall season. It will be all ready to add to your winter wardrobe as soon as the snow flies.
Because this free pattern uses a bulky weight yarn, it comes together very quickly. It also makes the perfect gift for the holiday season.
This free crochet pattern is ideal for advanced beginner crochet skills. It uses basic crochet stitches and involves working in the round with chunky yarn.
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Crochet Supplies:
- 16mm/Q crochet hook
- Super bulky yarn – 3 skeins / 318 yds
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS:
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet
Crochet Cowl Pattern:
Gauge: beginning chain = 80″
This cowl is worked in the round.
Round 1: ch 103, twist, sl st to join to the beginning of the ch, creating a loop with one twist {102}
Round 2: ch 2, dc into each st around {102}. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch to keep track of the start of the round.
Round 3-12: fpdc, bpdc continuously around {102}
Fasten off and sew in ends.
Be sure to check out my Learn to Crochet series for a good refresher on some of these crochet stitches.
Cowl Variations:
- I like using a neutral color for my cowl, but not everyone does. Try different colors and you will have lots of options.
- Change up the look by eliminating the front and back post stitches. Just stick with regular double crochet stitches.
- Leave out the twist for a more traditional infinity scarf style.
- Use single crochet stitches, instead of double. If you do this, you may want to add more rounds to maintain the same finished height.
Tips and Tricks:
- When choosing new projects, always check the skill level needed, to be sure it’s a good fit for you.
- Crochet hook size can make a real difference in the size of your finished crochet items. If you tend to crochet quite tightly, it may be beneficial to go up a size. If your stitches tend to be loose, go down a size.
- Only have worsted weight yarn, but the pattern calls for bulky yarn? No problem! Just use two strands, held together.
- For easy washing, choose a cotton yarn.
I hope you enjoy this simple crochet cowl pattern! Stay cozy with this easy pattern!
Crochet Cowl Pattern
This Claire inspired crochet cowl pattern is warm, cozy and super easy to whip up! Make one of these cowls today.
Materials
- 16mm/Q crochet hook
- Super bulky yarn - 3 skeins / 318 yds
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Instructions
Gauge: beginning chain = 80"
This cowl is worked in the round.
Round 1: ch 103, twist, sl st to join to the beginning of the ch, creating a loop with one twist {102}
Round 2: ch 2, dc into each st around {102}. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch to keep track of the start of the round.
Round 3-12: fpdc, bpdc continuously around {102}
Fasten off and sew in ends.
I am so excited to try this pattern! Thank you for it. :) I am confused on the part to twist the chain and form a loop. How is that supposed to work? Thank you!!
To create a twist in the scarf twist the chain once (so that it doesn’t lie completely flat but has one twist in it) before attaching the beginning of the chain to the end of the chain to form a loop. I hope that helps? Happy crocheting!
Just to be sure, do you mean front post single crochet or front post double crochet? Love the. Pattern; thanks for coming up with it.
Front post double crochet – thank you I will change that!
Thanks, Heather. 90+ days til Claire and Jamie return…yay!
The picture cowl looks like more than 12 rows.