A warm crochet cowl is a winter must-have, and this one is quick, easy, and stylish. It’s the perfect cozy accessory – soft, comfy to wear, and a lovely way to use up mini skeins of yarn from your stash.
This crochet cowl pattern is the kind of meditative project perfect for quiet evenings by the fire. The result is a gorgeous accent to winter outfits or a handmade gift that anyone would be delighted to receive.
Stash to Sparkle Blog Hop
The Stash to Sparkle CAL is a 4-week blog hop running through November, with 8 Free stash-busting crochet projects from me and Lynne Knit Crochet Create. You can read all about our 4 festive color palettes in this blog post. You will also find a Free handy checklist in a 4-page PDF you can download. Each page lists the colors so you can tick them off as you find them in your stash.
It will be a great way to use up your yarn stash, get some new color ideas and make quick festive projects before the holidays.
- Pattern 1: Festive Heart Crochet Wreath
- Pattern 2: Cosy Reads Crochet Bookmark
My Solas crochet cowl is the 3rd pattern, inspired by the color palette Sugar Plum Spice. I had such fun looking through my stash of mini skeins for just the right colors! What would you make with this color palette?
- Free Crochet Pattern: scroll down the blog post for the pattern instructions.
- Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF pattern includes a crochet chart. Thank you for your support! Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
Crochet Cowl Pattern using Mini Skeins
I’m always looking for crochet projects that work with mini skeins of yarn. For this cowl, I used 7 colors from an Advent Calendar (leaving me with lots more mini skeins to play with for a future project).
This crochet cowl pattern is one of my favorites. The feather and lace stitch pattern creates such a beautiful texture that you’ll feel proud making and wearing it. There are no complicated color changes – you simply swap colors every two rows. Yes, there are a few ends to weave in but it is worth it.
Crochet Cowl Pattern Details
This crochet cowl is made in one long strip using a chevron stitch pattern. The 2-row repeat is straightforward to follow, and because the edges line up so neatly, joining the two ends together is easy using a simple slip stitch join. Change color every two rows and repeat the sequence five times for a total of 70 rows.
The finished cowl measures approximately 31 inches (79 cm) around the circumference and 15 inches (38 cm) wide – easily adjustable if you’d prefer it narrower or wider. This crochet cowl is completely reversible, so either side looks beautiful facing out.
Yarn Suggestions for the Crochet Cowl Pattern
I used the following amount of yarn and hooks for my cowl:
- Approx. 140g fingering weight yarn (7 x 20g mini skeins)
- 3.5 mm hook
The beautiful hand-dyed colors you see here are part of the Irish Artisan Yarn 2024 Advent Calendar, a mini skein set in a luxurious merino/yak/nylon blend. The result is a beautiful rainbow effect, especially if you use colors in a gradient. But any 7 colors will work wonderfully! Select colors that bring you joy and use up those mini skeins – or any small amounts of sock or fingering weight yarn.
More Patterns Using Mini Skeins
Need more inspiration for using yarn from an advent calendar or small bits from your stash? Don’t miss these other mini skein crochet projects:
Solas Cowl Crochet Pattern
This soft and stylish chevron crochet cowl is a true winter staple. Quick to make and wonderfully comfortable to wear, it’s a relaxing project that puts mini skeins to good use and adds a handmade touch to any cold-weather outfit.
Materials
- Irish Artisan Yarn, Merino Yak Nylon 4 ply mini skeins (70% Superwash merino, 20% Yak, 10% nylon, 20g/80m)
- The colors pictured are from IAY 2024 Advent Calendar – 7 x 20g mini skeins
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
You will need 7 mini skeins or a total of 140g of any fingering weight yarn
Notes
- Pattern is in US crochet terms.
- Ch 1 at beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
- Ch 4 at beginning of a row counts as 1 treble.
- Pattern multiple is 19 sts + 1.
- Includes written instructions and a chart.
- The pattern is reversible with either side facing out.
- Stitch counts are in italics, at the end of a row to help you keep track.
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- St – stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Tr – treble crochet
- Ch – chain
- Rep – repeat
- Beg – beginning
Measurements
31 in (79 cm) circumference x 15 in (38 cm) wide
Color Sequence Instructions
You will use 7 colors and change color every 2 rows.
2 rows Yarn A, 2 rows Yarn B, 2 rows Yarn C, 2 rows Yarn D, 2 rows Yarn E, 2 rows Yarn F, 2 rows Yarn G.
Repeat sequence 5 times for a total of 70 rows.
Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF pattern with all details including a crochet chart. Thank you for your support! Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
Cowl Instructions
Using Yarn A and a 3.5mm hook, ch 77
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn – 76 sc
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 treble here and throughout), 4 tr in 1st st, 1 tr in next st, [skip next st, 1 tr in next st] 8 times, 5 tr in next st, * 5 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st, [skip next st, 1 tr in next st] 8 times, 5 tr in next st; rep from * 2 more times. Fasten of Yarn A, turn – 76 tr
Row 3: With next color, ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in each st across, turn – 76 sc
Rows 4 – 70: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pattern ending with a row 2.
I made a total of 70 rows for my cowl.
Joining Both Ends
- Fold the foundation row and the final row so the two ends meet. I like to pin the 2 ends together in a few places.
- You will be joining with a sl st in the inner loop of each stitch across.
- Using a matching yarn color and working from right to left, insert your hook in the first st of each end.
- Sl st into each st across working through both stitches from each side.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. Lay project out to finished size and pull gently into shape. Pin in place and spray lightly with water and leave to dry. You can wet block cowl if desired – check your yarn fiber instructions.
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These colours are stunning! I will start looking for alternative yarns as I am allergic to wool. Love this pattern!
Thank you! A lightweight acrylic (or cotton/acrylic) yarn would work great!
Hi, I love this cowl, you wouldn’t have a graph of it that you can share? My sample doesn’t look like this.
Hi! The paid PDF has a stitch chart.
Hi there, do you perhaps have an instructural video of this cowl?
Hi! I don’t have a video but the pdf has a helpful crochet chart
Im having trouble maintaining the count for the rows. I lose stitches every row. Is there a sk st on both top and bottom when working the eight bars between the grouping sets? Please help.
Hi! I am not very sure of your question and what you mean by the top and bottom. Can you email me at carmen@anniedesigncrochet.com and I can help you:)
Thanks for this pattern. I tried row 2, but it is not clear for me.
I repeated from * instead of [. Will attempt it again after looking at finished cowl.
Also, is the picture of the flattened, finished cowl upside down?
Would be grateful for advice Carmen.
Hi Sandy. Yes, the picture is of the cowl upside down. Row 2 can be tricky until you get a few repeats underway. Can you read a crochet chart? The PDF contains one and it does help with stitch placement. Email me at: carmen@anniedesigncrochet.com if I can be of any help:)