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One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern

One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern

Going on a long trip? Make it productive by crocheting a cowl for your destination. This pattern is perfect for anyone on-the-go as you'd only need one skein for it and still end up with a glamorous cowl at the end. Rustle one up with the free pattern on this post or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.

One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern

We created this crochet cowl pattern with a sense of adventure in mind. We love to travel and experience new places so we made this cowl for you to bring along on your journey. It’s simple and versatile, just the kind of thing you need when you’re on the go. And not such a bad idea for a crochet accessory that you can keep at home for everyday wear, too.

Like the name says, you’ll only need one skein of yarn to crochet this cowl – it's the perfect one-skein crochet pattern. So in addition to everything else, it’s budget-friendly, too. You might want to pick up three or four skeins and go to town. It’s simple and easy, so why not make a few? These crochet cowls make a great last-minute gift as well as a fast, fun crochet project to use up your leftover skeins of yarn.

Get your favorite color, or go for an ombre yarn to add some depth to the crochet pattern. Slip this cowl on and you’re ready to go for the day. Just be prepared for all the compliments you’re about to receive.

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One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern

One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern

Get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here

Skill Level: Easy 

Materials: 

Yarn: 
88 yds bulky weight yarn. 

Hook: 
US size L/11 (8.00mm) crochet hook or size needed to match gauge 

Notions: 
Scissors 
Yarn needle 

Size: Width: 10”; Length: 36” 

Gauge: 9 dc x 5 rnds = 4” 

Pattern uses US crochet terms.

ABBREVIATIONSDESCRIPTION
chChain
dcDouble crochet
fhdcFoundation half double crochet
rndRound
scSingle crochet
sl stSlip stitch
st(s)Stitch(es)

Special Stitch: 

Foundation half double crochet (fhdc): 
First fhdc: Ch 4, yo, insert hook into 4th chain from hook (skipped chs do not count as a st), yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through first loop (foundation ch made), yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. (first fhdc made). 

Remaining fhdc: Yo, insert hook into foundation ch of first fhdc, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 1 loop (foundation ch made), yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. (fhdc made).

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Instructions:

Cowl 

Rnd 1: 74 fhdc, join with sl st in first st to make a circle. (74 sts) 

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc and ch-1 throughout), sk next st, [dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] around, join with sl st in first st (2nd ch of turning ch 3). (37 dc, 37 ch-1 sps) 

Rnds 3-5: Ch 3, sk next ch-1 sp, [dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] around, join with sl st in first dc. (37 dc, 37 ch-1 sps) 

Rnd 6: Ch 1 (counts as hdc), hdc in next ch-1 sp, [hdc in next dc, hdc in next ch-1 sp] around, join with sl st in first st. (74 hdc) 

Fasten off; weave in ends.

How to Foundation Half Double Crochet Video by Kim Guzman

One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern

How did your crochet cowl turn out? We want to know. Snap some pictures and send them our way, because we want you to show off what you’ve made. If you took your cowl somewhere special, definitely do not forget to document it and let us know. 

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One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern

One Skein Cowl Crochet Pattern