Wavelength Hooded 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 Wavelength Hooded Cowl is equal parts cozy and playful! A practical accessory that’s perfect for layering and adds just a hint of whimsy to your outfit. What makes this design stand out is its reversible stitch pattern. The waves flow in one direction on one side, then shift course on the reverse, creating a beautiful mirrored effect where each color takes a turn in the spotlight.

This hooded cowl combines the same mesmerizing wave pattern as its sister-pattern, the Wavelength Jumper, and features a snug ribbed cowl paired with a generous hood that drapes beautifully whether worn up or down. It’s the kind of accessory that makes even the simplest outfit feel thoughtful and put together.

DIFFICULTY

Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

Cowl circumference (unstretched): 19.25 inches (49 cm)

Hood height: 14.75 inches (37 cm)

MATERIALS

Yarn
DK weight

Shown in
Main color (thin diagonals on the RS): Hobbii Winter Glow Solid (51% Virgin Wool, 49% Acrylic; 382 yds/350 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein) in color 40 Powder Rose
Contrast color (thin diagonals on the WS): Hobbii Winter Glow (51% Virgin Wool, 49% Acrylic; 766 yds/700 m per 7.1 oz/200 g skein) in color 19 Magenta/Grape/Pink/Cerise

Hooks

US G/4.0 mm (main gauge), US E/3.5 mm (ribbing), 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, 2 locking stitch markers.

YARDAGE

Main color: 2 skeins of the suggested yarn or 560 yds/510 m

Contrast color: 1 skein of the suggested yarn or 250 yds/230 m

These yardages are estimated. Scroll down for the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers!

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Yarn Substitution Ideas

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Tester lookbook

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Camilla (illalis on Ravelry)

Using 546 yds of Hobbii Go Handmade Cosy as MC, and 229 yds of Hobbii Go Handmade Cosy as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm; 3.5 mm
Mods: I made the hood a bit longer, that is just my preference, I wanted space for my pigtail, and the cowl a bit shorter, I found the yarn a bit too stiff (so I made it twice).

Johanna (HookYarnTinker on Ravelry)

Using 550 yds of Crocheted by Carisse 12-Ply Fine Cotton Gradient In Peony Pastel as MC, and 200 yds of Crocheted by Carisse 12-Ply Fine Cotton Yarn In Happy Heart as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm; 4 mm
Mods: None.

Sandra (spdsv on Ravelry)

Using 496 yds of Hobbii Winter Glow Solid as MC, and 210 yds of Hobbii Winter Glow as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm
Mods: None.

Alex (figgies on Ravelry)

Using 444 yds of Hobbii Colorina In Pastel Sky as MC, and 205 yds of Hobbii Colorina In Happy Moment as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: None.

Molly (Mollyle on Ravelry)

Using 409 yds of Kristy’s Fiber Arts Sparkle DK as MC, and 221 yds of Knitter’s Pride Symfonie Viva as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: None.

Erin (@ebriggs2x on Instagram)

Using 400 yds of Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly Acrylic as MC, and 135 yds of Lion Brand Ice Cream Acrylic as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: I made the cowl taller.

Aubrey (StarlingandSimon on Ravelry)

Using 465.5 yds of Caron Cloud Cakes in Hot Shot Red as MC, and 209 yds of Caron Cloud Cakes in Fuchsia Fire as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: After the hood set-up rows, I completed 5.5 pattern repeats instead of the 6.5 called for in the original instructions because I wanted the hood to fit closer to the shape of my head.

Maddie (Booshort on Ravelry)

Using 465.5 yds of Loops & Threads Delicate DK as MC, and 226 yds of Caron Skinny Cakes as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: None.

Novei (noveimc on Ravelry)

Using 516 yds of Fonty Bb Merinos as MC, and 262 yds of Fonty Bb Merinos as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm
Mods: None.

Sandra (spgalvao on Ravelry)

Using 546 yds of Circulo Mais Bebe Hortencia as MC, and 546 yds of Circulo Mais Bebe Carrossel as CC
Hook size(s): 2.5 mm
Mods: None.

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