Equilibrium Cowl
Make a statement with wearable art
This interlocking crochet pattern can be found exclusively in my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: November 4th, 2025). Grab your copy of the book today through my webshop or anywhere else books are sold!
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The Pattern
The Equilibrium Cowl is all about effortless style and everyday comfort. Worked seamlessly in the round, it features the same directional lines that define the Equilibrium collection: bold on one side, softer on the other.
Gradual shaping gives the cowl its graceful drape, sitting comfortably around the neck while fanning out slightly over the shoulders for extra warmth. It’s a satisfying project for when you want something meditative yet visually engaging, and its reversible nature makes it as practical as it is beautiful.
Whether you wear it tucked neatly into your coat or draped loosely over a sweater, it adds just the right amount of texture and polish. And if you can’t get enough of this stitch pattern, be sure to check out the matching Equilibrium Sweater and Equilibrium Beret! Together, these sister-patterns make a timeless, wearable trio.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS
Cowl circumference at the top: 20 (22, 22) inches or 51 (56, 56) cm.
Cowl circumference at the bottom: 30.5 (32.5, 36.5) inches or 77 (83, 93) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn
DK weight
Shown in
Main color (used for the faux icord finishings): The Frosted Stitch Deep Freeze DK (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/224 m per 3.5 oz/100 g hank) in color Docs
Contrast color: The Frosted Stitch Deep Freeze DK (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/224 m per 3.5 oz/100 g hank) in color The 90s Called
Hooks
US G/4.0 mm (main gauge), US E/3.5 mm (secondary gauge), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.
Notions
Yarn needle, scissors, 7 locking stitch markers.
YARDAGE
Main color: 1 (2, 2) skein(s) of the suggested yarn or 235 (280, 335) yds/215 (255, 305) m
Contrast color: 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of the suggested yarn or 205 (245, 290) yds/185 (225, 265) m
These yardages are estimated. Scroll down for the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers!
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Yarn Substitution Ideas
Wondering what other yarns work well for this pattern? Check out this collection of favorites from me and my testers! Each one has already been crocheted and approved by makers who’ve stitched this design before you.
- Bernat Baby Sport, Bernat Softee Cotton
- Berroco Vintage DK
- Drops Baby Merino
- Expression Fiber Arts Sparkle DK
- Hobbii Acacia, Hobbii Amigo, Hobbii Carnival, Hobbii Colorina, Hobbii Happy Place Melange
- Katia Basic Merino
- Lana Grossa Estate
- Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling, Lion Brand Coboo, Lion Brand Mandala, Lion Brand Truboo
- Loops & Threads Luxe Merino
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Tester lookbook
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Jenny (Olivethecreations on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 280 yds of Lion Brand Mandala as MC, and 305 yds of Bernat Baby Sport as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm; 3.25 mm
Mods: None.
Size 2, using 267 yds of Berroco Vintage DK as MC, and 248 yds of Expression Fiber Arts Sparkle DK as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm; 3.25 mm
Mods: None.
Jennifer (SunSandStitches on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 340 yds of Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling as MC, and 250 yds of Lion Brand Coboo as CC
Hook size(s): 2.5 mm; 2.75 mm
Mods: None.
Antoinette (AntoinetteL on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 277 yds of Aymara Ame Merino as MC, and 221 yds of Aymara Ame Merino as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: None.
Cheryl (Clhentz on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 336 yds of Hobbii Happy Place Melange as MC, and 226 yds of Hobbii Colorina as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm; 4 mm
Mods: None.
Katie (Katie.brittingham on Instagram)
Size 2, using 450 yds of Yarn Bee Simply Flawless in Sunwashed Rivier as MC, and 400 yds of Yarn Bee Simply Flawless in Gunmetal as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm; 4 mm
Mods: I think made my first increase a row or 2 early.
Marley (cozymarley on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 335 yds of Malabrigo Arroyo in 035 Frank Ochre as MC, and 315 yds of Malabrigo Arroyo in 850 Archangel as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm; 3.5 mm
Mods: For size 3, the final row 1-2 repeat, I repeated three times instead of five times, due to running out of yarn but only needing a small amount to finish it as written. Otherwise, I followed the pattern as written.
Size 1, using 196 yds of Cleckheaton Country 8 ply as MC, and 189 yds of Patons Sierra 8 ply as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None.
Vanessa (craftyhookervanes on Ravelry)
Size 2, using 285 yds of West 7Th Wool (Local Yarn Shop) Sheepy as MC, and 250 yds of West 7Th Wool (Local Yarn Shop) Trinity River as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None.
Sjaan (mypassionprojectss on Instagram)
Size 2, using 332 yds of We Are Knitters The Pima Cotton as MC, and 350 yds of Baaad Anna’s Yarn Shop Litlle Moon Fingering as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None.
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