Crochet double sides cowl pattern
It was fun designing this crochet double-sides cowl pattern. But it’s even more, fun to use the finished cowl as it comes out super cozy and perfect for frosty weather.
I love that this reversible crochet cowl has a modern look to it. The added lace makes this even more helpful as you can style this cowl in multiple ways.
Check out the two-sided beanie with a lace trim, also a free pattern here on the blog.
The reversible crochet stitches are such an amazing way to use your simple crochet stitches to create a reversible project. The double-sided beanie and cowl patterns are my first set of reversible projects. Little wonders, I fell in love with creating textured projects and since have designed multiple reversible projects.
There is also a matching crochet beanie, with the added lace to its brim, both cowl and beanie make a perfect set of reversible for the cold season.
Since designing the double-sides crochet cowl, I have since fallen in love with the stitches used and have proceeded to design multiple projects.
Lilly-Roo jacket with an option for baby carrier cover
The double-sided cowl pattern is free, simply scroll down for the tutorial. If you wish to get the print-friendly version, you can use the buttons below.
Materials needed for the reversible crochet cowl pattern
Yarn – This double sides crochet cowl is designed and tested using 2 different yarn weights. The lace uses a much lighter weight of yarn (Double knit – DK #3) and the textured part in the worsted weight yarn (#4).
Stylecraft special chunky, (100% Acrylic 157 yards/144 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)
1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2) Ball(s) in Gold
Stylecraft Special double knit yarn (100% Acrylic 196 yards/214m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)
1(1, 1, 1, 1, 1,) Ball(s) in White
Hook and other materials
US size I/9 (5.5 mm) for the body
US size G/6 (4.0mm) for the lace brim
Gauge (for each yarn type)
Chunky yarn – 14 sts X 10 Rows = 10cm/4”made in hdc
special Double Knit Yarn – 14 sts X 11 Rows = 10cm/4”made in hdc
Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Difficulty – Intermediate
Terms – US TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations –
Chain – ch
Slip stitch – sl st
Single Crochet – sc
Half double crochet – Hdc
Half double crochet 2 together – hdc2tog
Double crochet – dc
Fasten off – FO
Special Stitches –
V stitch = (dc, ch 2, dc) in same stitch
Shell – 5 dc
Pattern notes
Stitch count in parenthesis is interpreted as follows – Infants(Toddler/Child, Teens/Women’s Small, Women’s Large)
The chain at the beginning of the Rows counts as a stitch in the lace part but does not count as a stitch for the second part (body).
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Pattern construction –
The pattern is worked in 1 piece, the lace is crocheted first after which the second part(body) is made and joined together. the
The pattern is worked by alternating hdc and sl st, the texture is achieved over 2 rows, with hdc made on sl st and vise versa cowl is worked in rows, without joining.
The length of this cowl can be adjusted at the point where you are to make the repeats.
Yarn Color key:
Gold – B
White – A
Instruction for the double sides crochet cowl pattern
Part 1 – Lace Part
With A and 4.0mm hook, Chain 81(91, 121, 131), (multiple of 10 + 1)
Row 1: With A, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. – 80 sc (90 sc, 120 sc, 130 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, V stitch in next, ch 3, *skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, V stitch in next, ch 3, repeat from* to last st, dc in last 2 sts, turn. – 16 ch 3 sps/8 V sts/25 dc (18 ch 3 sps/9 V sts/28 dc, 24 ch 3 sps/12 V sts/37 dc, 26 ch 3 sps/13 V sts/40 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 4, 5 dc in ch 2 space, ch 4, *skip next chs and first dc, dc in next st, ch 4, 5 dc in ch 2 space, ch 4 repeat from * to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn; 16 ch 4 sps/8 dc – shells/ 4 dc(18 ch 4 sps/9 dc – shells/ 4 dc, 24 ch 4 sps/12 dc – shells/4 dc, 26 ch 4 sps/13 dc – shells/4 dc)
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 4, skip next chs and first dc, dc in middle st, skip next dc, *ch 4, 5 dc in ch 2 space, ch 4, skip first dc, dc in middle st, skip next dc, repeat from * to last 2 sts, ch 4, dc in last 2 sts, turn;
16 ch 4 sps/12 dc/ 7 dc – shells (18 ch 4 sps/ 13 dc/ 8 dc – shells, 24 ch 4 sps/16 dc/11 dc- shells, 26 ch 4 sps/17 dc/ 12 dc-shells)
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 7, skip ch sps, *dc in next 5 sts, ch 7, skip ch sps, repeat from * to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn; 8 ch sps/7 dc-shells / 4 dc, 9 ch sps/8 dc – shells/ 4 dc, 12 ch sps/11 dc – shells/ 4 dc, 13 ch sps/12 dc – shells / 4 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 3, V stitch in 4th chain, ch 3, *skip next chains and first dc, dc in next 3 sts, ch 3, V stitch in 4th chain, ch 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, turn; 16 ch 3 sps/8 V sts/25 dc (18 ch 3 sps/9 V sts/28 dc, 24 ch 3 sps/12 V sts/37 dc, 26 ch 3 sps/13 V sts/40 dc)
Row 9: Repeat Row 3
Row 10: Repeat Row 4
Infant size – Repeat Row 5 – 10, Fasten Off
Toddler / child size – Repeat Row 5 – 10; then 5 – 7.
Fasten off
Teens/ Women’s Small – Repeat Row 5 – 10; 2 more times
Women’s Large – Repeat Row 5 – 10; 3 more times
For all sizes – Fasten off Color A
•Fasten off A, join B, working with 5.5mm hook
Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch •
Row 17 (20, 23, 29): Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, (aim for 4 sc in ch spaces) , turn; 45 sc (54 sc, 63 sc, 72 sc, 81 sc, 90 sc)
Row 18 (21, 24, 30): Ch 1, sc in first st, *Hdc in next, sl st in next, repeat from * to last st, sc , turn; 2 sc/23 Hdc/ 22sl st (2 sc / 27 Hdc / 27 sl st, 2 sc / 32 Hdc / 31 sl st, 2 sc 36 Hdc / 36 sl st, 2 sc / 41 Hdc / 40 sl st, 2 sc / 45 Hdc / 45 hdc)
Row 19 (22, 25, 31): Ch 1, sc in first st, *sl st in next, Hdc in next, repeat from * to last st, sc in last st, turn; 2 sc/22 Hdc/ 23 sl st (2 sc / 27 Hdc / 27 sl st, 2 sc / 31 Hdc / 32 sl st, 2 sc 36 Hdc / 36 sl st, 2 sc / 40 Hdc / 41 sl st, 2 sc / 45 Hdc / 45 hdc)
Row 20 (23, 26, 32) – 30 (34, 38, 42): Repeat Row 18(21, 24, 30) – 19(22, 25, 31)
Note – the length of the lace part would be about 1” shorter to create a beautiful lace effect.
•Option 1 –
1.Fold the second part over the lace part
2. Using A, sc around 3 edges.
3. Turn your work inside out to the right side – using A, sew the 4th edge together.
4. Fasten off, sew in edges.
Option 2 –
This option offers a longer cowl.
- Fold your work into two, with the lace parts towards each other and the second part over each other.
2. Using A, sc across the lace part.
3. Using B, sc around the second part.
4. Turn your work inside out to the right side
5. Fasten off, sew in edges.
I hope you do have fun making your own version of this double sides crochet cowl, come share your makes with me.
THANK YOU. I can’t wait to make this for Christmas gifts! May then I will be able to make the sweater pattern I purchased for you years ago; I just recently have tried reversible crochet stitching.
Love your work.