Cosmopolitan Cowl
A textured neckwarmer to whip up in a day.
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The inspo
The Cosmopolitan Cowl is your perfect accessory for fall and spring. Choose the snug and practical fit, or go full glam and make yourself the oversized version! And in classic Cosmopolitan tradition, the pattern comes written for kids too!
The pattern
Make your own easy crochet cowl with this detailed pattern! The printable PDF pattern includes ample instructions and tips & tricks to make this cowl your perfect accessory.
Sizes & yardages
Sizes are written as follows: (1, 2, 3) and correspond to child, adult – snug fit, adult – oversized fit. The cowl sizing is based on the head circumference.
Cowl circumference:
1 – 20.25”
2 – 18.75”
3 – 24.5”
You’ll need approx. 220 (349, 544) yds of any fingering / sport / DK weight yarn you can meet gauge with.
Texture, texture, texture!
Beginner-friendly PDF pattern
Step-by-step instructions & tutorial photos
Consolidated pattern for environmentally friendly printing
What you'll need
220-550 yards of sport or DK weight yarn
3.5 mm (E) and 5 mm (H) hooks
Tape measure, scissors, darning needle, 2 stitch markers
Size-inclusive
Written for 3 sizes (2 adult sizes and 1 child size)
Easily customizable to fit your specific needs
Pattern support
Please contact me at thecrochethighway [at] gmail.com for pattern related questions.
The design
The repetitive stitch pattern is relaxing and therapeutic, and you’ll be amazed by how easily you can create such a highly textured fabric. The hook size and yarn weight combination ensures that this project will not stay in your WIP stash for too long! The horizontal “ribbings” within the pattern allow the cowl to fold naturally when worn, creating a unique, asymmetric and eye-catching design.
Check out the #CosmopolitanCowl hashtag to see this design worked up in different yarns, or visit the #CosmopolitanCrochetCollection hashtag to see more pieces in this collection.
Shop the Cosmopolitan Crochet Collection
The Cosmopolitan Cowl is part of the Cosmopolitan Crochet Collection – a collection which stands out through two main things: texture and size inclusivity.
Check out this series of crochet patterns for garments & accessories specifically designed to go perfectly together! Check out the beanie, gloves, legwarmers & boot cuffs, earwarmer, shawl and batwing sweater!
Check out my testers' versions
My patterns would not be so smooth without the input of my team of talented testers. Scroll alllll the way to the end of this photo gallery for some inspiration on various colors. Click/tap on their name to visit their online pages for more inspiration!
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Size 2 cowl (adult – snug fit)
80% merino wool, 20% viscose
Size 3 cowl (adult – oversized fit)
70% polyester, 30% alpaca
Size 2 cowl (adult – snug fit)
98% acrylic, 2% polyester
Size 1 cowl (child – snug fit) and matching Cosmopolitan Beanie
72% polyacryl, 18% wool, 10% polyamide
Size 3 cowl (adult – oversized fit)
100% superwash merino
Size 1 cowl (child – snug fit) and matching Cosmopolitan Beanie
100% acrylic
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