Easy crochet plaid cowl Free Pattern
I have always loved the beautiful texture of using multiple colors when crocheting. The crochet plaid cowl pattern is the perfect project for chilly days when dressing up is ideal.
For a super easy understanding of this pattern, check out the detailed tutorial for the Mini Crochet Plaid Stitch here on the blog!
I love that you can make this crochet cowl with your leftover yarn in the color of your choice.
If you are looking for a project that repeats the primary row, this mini crochet plaid cowl pattern is for you.
Scroll down for the free cowl pattern.
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Crochet Plaid Cowl Finished Measurement
This neck warmer is designed in four different sizes.
Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L) = Toddlers (Child, Teen, and Adult) sizes
Length of Cowl: 12 (14, 16, 18)”
The modeled cowl is shown in Adult size.
Materials needed for the crochet plaid cowl
Yarn requirement: You can use any DK-weight yarn or any yarn used to meet the gauge
The prototype used = Stylecraft Bellissima DK, #3 (100% Acrylic, 293 yards / 286 meters per 3.5 oz/100g skein).
Estimated Total Yardage
Color A (Black): 160 (200, 240, 280) yards
Color B (Plum): 100 (120, 140, 160) yards
Color C (Rio): 100 (120, 140, 160) yards
Hook and other Materials
5 mm Crochet Hook
Buttons = 4 – 6 pcs (14 mm in diameter used)
Gauge: 14 sts over 6 rows = 4’’by 4” made in dc before blocking.
If necessary, go up or down a hook size to obtain a gauge.
Crochet cowl-free pattern notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Similar #3 weight yarn can be substituted; please check the gauge.
- Stitch count is written after each round, with the smallest XS written first and the other in the ().
Skill Level – Easy
Terms – US Terminology
Stitches used:
Chain – ch
Single crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Slip stitch – sl st
Adjustment your mini plaid cowl for a perfect fit
This easy plaid cowl is designed for a relaxed fit. The finished cowl has a loose fitting around your neck so that it can be styled and worn in different ways. If you are after a cowl with a snog fit, look at the Alpine cowl styled as a cowl, Pocket cowl, or textured cowl.
Length of cowl: Increase or decrease the repeats for the body.
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Mini plaid crochet cowl free pattern
With A, chain 107 (119, 131, 149)
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next ch, *ch 3, skip 3 chs, dc in next 3 chs, rep from * across, turn
54 (60, 66, 75) dc
17 (19, 21, 24) ch sps
Drop A, join B
Row 2: Ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *3 dc over the skipped foundation ch below, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, rep from * until the end, sl st to last st, turn.
51 (57, 63, 72) dc
18 (20, 22, 25) ch sps
Drop B, join C
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first dc, here and throughout), dc in next 2 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), rep from * until the end, turn
54 (60, 66, 75) dc
17 (19, 21, 24) ch sps
Drop C, join A
Row 4: Ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *3 dc in the skipped ch 3 sp (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), ch 3, skip next 3 sts, rep from * until the end, sl st to last st, turn.
51 (57, 63, 72) dc
18 (20, 22, 25) ch sps
Drop A, join B
Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as first dc, here and throughout), dc in next 2 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), rep from * until the end, turn.
54 (60, 66, 75) dc
17 (19, 21, 24) ch sps
Rows 6 – 24 (28, 32, 36): Repeat Rows 4 – 5, following the color sequence of A, B and C.
Fasten off B & C
Band
Rows 25 (29, 33, 37) – 31 (35, 41, 45): Repeat Rows 4 – 5
Continue the repeat using color A until your piece measures 12”
Row 37: With A, Ch 2, hdc in next 2 sts
*dc in next 3 sts (from 2 rows below, over the ch sp from a row below), hdc in next 3 sts, rep from * until the end, turn.
Row 38: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, repeat from * to the end.
Repeat Row 38 once more time for a perfect fit around the waist.
Edging
- Crocheting around the whole piece
- Crocheting loosely
- Continue with Black (color A)
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for [1sc, ch 2, 1 sc] at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for [1sc, ch 2, 1 sc] at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Do not fasten off.
Section 3 – Buttonhole
Crochet down the short end in rows.
Rows 1 – 2: Ch 1, hdc in st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in first st,*ch 2, skip next 2 sts, hdc in next 8 sts*, rep from * to the end, turn.
Adjust the number of chains and skipped sts to fit your desired buttons.
Row 4: Ch sc in each st across
Fasten off.
Other side
Crochet down the opening of the skirt from the band downwards.
Join yarn with a sl st to the opposite side.
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st across.
Fasten off.
Sew buttons to the corresponding side.
Sew it ends.
Fasten off.
Style your cowl in any of the methods that suit your outfit or the weather.
I would love to see the versions made using this crochet plaid cowl free pattern.
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