If you’re looking for ways to stay cozy as we move into the chill of fall, you’ve come to the right place! Each of the meditative crochet cowls in this round-up will keep you warm in fall, winter, and even spring! So let’s dive right in!
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1. Fast and Easy Cowl
This cozy cowl comes in one size and works up quickly and easily. It’s a super meditative project because you’ll only need to know how to chain and single crochet, and then do these stitches over and over. To make your own, pick up some worsted-weight wool yarn in your favorite colorway.
2. Bean Stitch Cowl
This cowl sports a fun texture thanks to the bean stitch, and it looks especially wonderful when crocheted with a gradient yarn. To make one, you’ll need Lion Brand Ice Cream yarn or a similar lightweight or DK yarn. The bean stitch is explained in the pattern, so it’s a great chance to learn a new stitch and expand your crochet skills.
3. Chic Textured Cowl
I love the openwork border of this cowl, which makes it perfect to wear on cool fall or spring days. To make your own, you’ll need bulky weight 5 yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the extended double crochet, which is described in the pattern.
4. Cowl Hooded Poncho
This cowl hooded poncho is long and thick, the perfect accessory to keep you warm even on the coldest winter day. It also works up very quickly because it’s made with super bulky yarn. And you only need to know simple stitches. Best of all? It comes in four sizes—child, petite, medium, and large—so everyone can wear one!
5. Crochet Royalty Cowl
This cowl sports a pointed star-like trim that will make you feel like royalty! To make one, you’ll need DK-weight yarn and knowledge of a few intermediate techniques: the treble bobble stitch and the picot stitch, as well as how to work in the third loop. The pattern explains the stitches, so this is a good project to start if you have a bit of crochet experience and are ready to learn more.
6. The 30 Minute Cowl
This cowl works up in just 30 minutes, so it’s great if you need to make a last-minute gift. The pattern includes two options: an infinity-style cowl, and a scarf that’s joined with a button. You can make either option with size 6 super bulky yarn, or by holding two strands of worsted-weight yarn together.
7. Ribbed Cowl
Here’s another lovely buttoned cowl that’s quite easy to make. Just crochet a rectangle and add buttons! You’ll need a super bulky yarn like Drops Andes, as well as knowledge of the foundation single crochet and foundation half-double crochet.
8. Into the Woods Cowl
This super fun hooded cowl looks like something you could wear on a fantasy quest. It features three colors of worsted-weight yarn—you can choose your favorites, though the designer’s choices are perfect for autumn!—plus stylish pom-pom drawstrings. This is a great beginner pattern because it calls for easy stitches and even includes a video tutorial.
9. Ribbed Crochet Cowl
This ribbed cowl covers the neck and shoulders, so it’ll keep you toasty warm. It’s a very customizable pattern because you can use DK, aran, worsted, or bulky yarn and easily adjust the size of the cowl itself. Plus, you only need to know basic stitches and how to work in the back loop only.
10. Cowl of Many Colors
This is a thick, cozy cowl because it’s made with super bulky yarn and silk or chiffon ribbon yarn held together. And it’s so colorful and fun! To make one, you just need to know basic stitches and how to work in the back loop only.
11. Convertible Free Crochet Cowl Pattern
This fun cowl can convert from a scarf to a hood and back! To make one, all you’ll need is weight-5 chunky yarn and knowledge of simple stitches, so this is a great project for beginner crocheters.
12. True Blue Crocheted Cowl
This cozy cowl is made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, a size 6 super bulky blend of acrylic and wool. The cowl is worked in the round with only easy stitches, so this is a meditative project, perfect for cozy nights curled up in front of the fire, listening to music or watching TV.
13. Dentelle Cowl
This lovely lacey cowl is perfect for cool spring days, or autumn afternoons before the real chill hits. It’s made with DK-weight yarn and easy stitches, and the pattern is very accessible since it includes both UK/Australian and US terminology.
14. 45 Minute Cowl
Want a project that you can whip up in under an hour? Look no further than this 45-minute cowl, made with medium-weight wool yarn and simple stitches. It’s sure to keep you warm this winter, and it looks absolutely gorgeous, to boot!
15. Affinity Cowl
This cowl features a gorgeous gradient thanks to Pebble Haze Prints DK yarn. Any variegated DK-weight yarn will do, so you can make a cowl that looks like the sunset, like the sea, or like an autumn forest. The possibilities are endless!
The cowl also has a pretty texture that comes from using tr2tog and tr3tog clusters. If you’re a beginner crocheter who feels ready to branch out and learn new techniques, this is a great project for you!
16. Quick as a Wink Cowl
This gorgeous cowl is made with DK-weight yarn and features the meditative feather stitch. If you’ve never used this stitch before, don’t worry—it’s described in the pattern, and the pattern also links to a video tutorial.
17. One Hour Crochet Cowl
This colorful cowl works up in just an hour! It’s very cozy since it’s made with size 6 super bulky yarn, and you can adjust the cowl to whatever size you need. Best of all, it’s a great beginner pattern: it’s made with easy stitches, and there’s a video tutorial to guide you as well.
18. Copenhagen Crochet Cowl
This cowl looks absolutely stunning when made with an ombré sock yarn. It features a loose, open design that’s perfect for spring. And it’s beginner friendly, since you’ll only need to know easy stitches and can even follow along with a video tutorial.
19. Tiffany Ear Warmer + Cowl
This pattern is the most unique in this round-up because it includes both a cowl and an ear warmer, and because the accessories are made with Tunisian crochet. The ear warmer and cowl look great when made with a self-striping worsted-weight yarn, and if you’ve never done Tunisian crochet before, this is a great time to learn with the included video tutorial.
20. The Secret Garden Cowl
This is a beautiful cowl that features a kaleidoscope of yarn with white accents. The designer used worsted-weight yarn, but you can use any yarn weight and corresponding hook size. You can also make one of three cowl sizes, so it’s a super customizable project! This is a good project for an advanced beginner, since there are lots of color changes and you’ll need to know how to crochet the long waistcoat stitch. If you feel ready to learn that technique, just follow the included tutorial!
21. Felici On The Double Cowl
Last but certainly not least is the beautiful Felici on the Double cowl, which sports a fun chevron design. To make this, you’ll want to pick up some Felici sock yarn or a similar sock yarn. The pattern calls for simple stitches, but remember to work your double-crochet decreases over the course of three stitches rather than two by skipping the middle stitch.
Which cowl will you be making as the fall and winter weather approaches? Or maybe you’ll make more than one! Let us know in the comments!
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