Crochet Cowl Pattern
The latest in the line, Coraline in San Francisco Cowl Wrap is a free crochet cowl pattern. With more than 8 different ways to wear this cowl wrap, it is the most versatile in the line.
When I started my Coraline in Morocco Cowl, I just knew I needed to try some variations and I could not stick to any single one, and so there were two- and now three. (Find the Coraline in Morocco Cowl HERE and see the difference in width by scrolling down the page past the pattern.)
I made this special for Coraline. She travels solo and goes wherever the culture leads. Yes. It’s CORAline, not Caroline. She’s headed to San Francisco next week and loves the other cowls I’ve made for her as she’s been on sabbatical. She wanted a wrap this time for her cool morning bike rides to the gallery. Coraline doesn’t crochet, but she’s starting to wish she did.
This 4-skein pattern works up quickly and is easy intermediate.

Coraline in San Francisco
Yarn:
2 skeins of Red Heart Reflective Neon Pink (5 Bulky) – 176 yds
2 skeins of Red Heart Reflective Grey (5 Bulky) – 176 yds
Materials: L-hook, 11/8.00mm, Scissors, Yarn, needle
Difficulty: Easy
Size: One size fits most teens and adults
Measurements in Pattern: Length 64″, width 14″
Gauge: 4″: 9 stitches, 5 rounds
Stitch Guide in American Terms
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
fhdc – foundation half double crochet (See VIDEO Below)
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sk – skip
dc – double crochet
Notes:
Chain counts as a stitch throughout.
Join new color finishing the last stitch of the previous row.
Read my Review of Red Heart Reflective HERE.
Coraline in San Francisco Cowl Wrap Instruction:
R1: using Neon Pink, ch1, fhdc 145, sl st into chain to form a loop, do not turn – 146 stitches
R2: ch3, *sk1, dc, ch1; repeat from * 71 times, join to 2nd chain, do not turn – 146
R3-9: repeat round 2 – 146.
Join Grey
R10-16: using Grey, repeat round 2 – 146
R17: ch1, working in both the stitches and chains hdc 145 around, sl st, fasten off, break yarn, work in the tails. – 146
Beautiful !!! It was worth the short wait !!
Thanks, Faith!
I love the original CORAline and have made two in different colors. Can’t wait to make this!
That’s great, Lydia! Thanks so much for coming by to tell me. I’d love for you to share some pics with me, if you think of it.
CUTE! Love this!
Thanks, Tangerine! Hope you are well. Enjoy the pattern and please share some pics with me when you get a chance.
Question. What is a foundation half double crochet?
Hi, Vickie ~ Thanks for asking. Since your comment, I’ve added video to the page. Please check it out!
I look forward to making this. Need to save a little more money before I can buy more reflective yarn.
I completely understand, Angela. Such is art. 🙂
This is so BEAUTIFUL as is all your work of art! I’m tryin to figure out to download for now until I get some ink! THANKS SOO MUCH! Manda!
Thank you for your kind words, Manda!
One way you can download is by using printfriendly.com to create a document out of anything you see on the cyberwebs. Check it out: http://crochetstreet.com/2014/10/how-to-print-free-patterns-from-a-blog/
Can you explain row 2, please. What does *to* mean?
Sure. Just like it reads, you repeat from the asterisk to the asterisk. Thanks!
Thanks for the help! Manda!
My pleasure, Manda. Come again!
This will be on my to do list, can’t wait to start. Thanks Celina for the beautiful pattern. 🙂
My pleasure, Sheila ~ Thank you for coming by.
Is this a one size fits all
Hi, Bonnie. It’s one size fits most.
Oh I love this, it’s perfect for my mum. I just need to find a uk yarn to use as we don’t have red heart over here.
Love your work, thank you for always sharing your amazing patterns xx
Wonderful! Thank you so much.
Love this. Question about the button. Where do you attach it?
Thank you! Good question, Sherry. For me, it was right about the middle.
Simply lovely! The colors are a great choice, makes an elegant statement.
Thank you!
I just love this! So versitile!
Oh I love this, it’s perfect for my mum. I just need to find a uk yarn to use as we don’t have red heart over here. Boooooooo.
Love your work, thank you for always sharing your amazing patterns xx
Thank you, Samantha! Wish I could help with the yarn.
Really want to try this pattern. Love that you can wear it so many different ways 🙂
I love your Coraline line! This one is my favorite!! Thank you!!
Thank you!
Thank you for this beautiful pattern. I love that there are so many different ways to wear this cowl and that a person can make this with so many color varieties.
My pleasure, Barbara. Thank you so much.
I love this!!!! Especially all the different ways you can wear it!
I love it’s versitility
I love LOVE the colours you have used. The contrast works so well and the cowl is so versatile!! Definitely popping it in my queue!
Thanks, Hayley!
I love the versatility of this – so many ways to wear it.
This is beautiful I can’t wait to get started! TY!
I love this pattern! I think it’s gonna become my next project.
I like this pattern! It looks more complicated than it actually is. 🙂 well done! Love the colour choices.
Love how versatile this is and the button option!
I really like how adaptable this pattern is.
Beautiful pattern! Can’t wait to make one!
Love this looks so warm love it can be used in different ways
This pattern is awesome! 🙂 It’s on my to-do list now!
Gorgeous and so versatile- love button!
Beautiful! I can’t wait to try it!
What can I say…I <3 it! Wear it tailgating in your team colors or make one in neutrals to wear on a night out or to the office! The possibilities are endless!!
Love the look of this, cant wait to make my own!!!
I like the colors!
Love this scarf! Can’t wait to make it!
Thank you for designing this lovely cowl and including not only the tutorial, but also the many ways to wear it! I have many young and old cowl lovers in the family and I like to be able to please everyone without using the same pattern for all. They do make wonderful gifts for any age and are so easy to do.
Thank you, Bev!
i absolutely love this pattern thank you for sharing it
There are so many possibilities with this!!
I really like this pattern. I am thinking a heather grey with a dusty rose.
I have this in my queue. Can’t wait to get it on my hook!
I love the corline I have pinned it for later
I am going make this, just bought some yarn to make a scarf or something to wear with a jacket; this pattern is perfect
Great to hear, Laura. Enjoy!
My favorite! Ordering the reflective yarn as this will be my next project! Thank you for sharing!
I love this. So versatile!!!
Thank you, Debbie!
This is my favorite of the Coraline collection, so far. 🙂 Can’t wait to see what else you have for her!
Thank you, Kristina!
Love the pink and grey – nearly finished with mine. (Did it in hot pink and purple reflective).
I wish there was some where I could watch a video to show me how to put this on in the different ways. (I’m not very talented in that part.)
Thank you for the pattern, it was so very fast and easy.
Is the Coraline an infinity scarf? The pictures look like its put together at the end but the instructions don’t seem like it. I just made one and love it!
It is an infinity. Join at each round and don’t turn.
Thank you!
How many chains do u make before u start round 1
It starts with 145 Foundation(less) Half Double Crochets – fhdc 145. There is a video from the incredible Kim Guzman to help. Thanks!
Love it
Thank you, Frances.
Thank you!
Celina, you’ve done it again! Another fabulous pattern!
Thank you so much,
Mary aka yayamama
Thank you, Mary!
Beautiful. thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
I love the pattern Coraline in San Francisco. I would like to make it in a smaller yarn, I am not happy with things I have made in Bulky yarn. For a spring, or summer one, how would it look to make it in #3 or #4 yarn? Would it drape right?
Thank you for your kind words, Nancy! The drape just depends on the yarn because as you know, some are really not “drape friendly” as they can be stiff. If you do change the weight of the yarn, you’ll end up with a much smaller piece.
Perhaps I just need to bite the bullet and create a light weight Coraline? 😉
I purchased two patterns from you on Etsy and I only got one. Is there a place where I can see patterns I have bought on Etsy?
Hi, Susan!
I’m so sorry I’m just seeing this message. Did everything work out? Under your profile, there is a spot called Purchases and everything should be listed there. Please let me know. Thank you for your support!
I’m trying to see if I can make this for my daughter. Is this made in the rounds then. Thank you
Yes it is, Peggy. Enjoy!