Free Neck And Shoulder Warmer Cozy Latte Cowl Pattern

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I have found my new fall favorite! This capelet cowl is a great pattern to make to add a bit of warmth for cold weather. It keeps my neck and shoulders warm when I need it and is easy pull off once those afternoons warm up.

This shoulder warmer is the perfect accessory for those who like to style it in different ways. It’s an easy crochet pattern that you can try on as you go, so you can make the right size to fit you.

Once you get going it’s a simple two row repeat with mainly double crochet stitches. Read on for the free pattern and to make this your next crochet project!

Here it’s styled as an oversized cowl neck warmer. One thing I love about the infinity scarf / cowl design is there are no hanging ends to deal with like on a triangle shawl or rectangular shawls. The closed circle of a cowl is the perfect way to deal with no ends.

The Yarn

The Caron Latte Cakes at Michael’s is a fuzzy acrylic yarn that can look intimidating but I’m here to tell you this yarn is not scary! It creates beautiful texture and elegant drape. Plus it’s easy to work with.

It comes in gorgeous colorways, saving you color changes. And it’s a #5 bulky yarn, so it works up fast!

If you want to substitute another yarn you can do that. This would like great in your favorite color. Unlike other yarn weights, I’ve found #5 chunky yarns can vary quite a bit so check gauge for the best results. You might have to try different hooks sizes to meet gauge.

Materials

• 1 Caron Latte Cakes* in the colorway Persimmon Blue or 530 yds/8.8 oz of #5 bulky yarn, order more yarn if you plan to make any changes.
• 6.5 mm hook* US Size K or hook size needed to meet gauge.
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Notes

• This capelet cowl is worked in the round. At the end of each round you will sl st to top of 3rd ch to join the round.
• It’s worked top down.
• Ch 3 counts as the first stitch.
• Dimensions when laid flat: 11” across the top (cowl), 27.5” across the bottom (capelet), length 19”

Stitches

ch – chain

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet 

BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet

Gauge

2” x 2” = 6 dc x 4 rows

Skill Level

Easy

This is a simple design of basic stitches. To finish off you’ll use the post stitches, but you can leave those off for an easier stitch pattern that a complete beginner could make.

Fit

This pattern is in one size fits XS – L, although it will be looser on smaller sizes and snugger on larger sizes. For reference, pictured it’s on a size medium, 36” bust. 

Finished bust measurement, at it’s widest point is 55″ around. The cowl neck is 22″ around.

Adjustments

Since this is made top down it’s easy to try on as you go and adjust to fit you. To start with a smaller or larger neck opening begin with any even number of chains.

To make a larger size, you may want to continue increasing for each round, instead of alternating increase rounds with regular rounds. Once your cowl is wide enough to comfortably fit over your shoulders and bust then you can continue to work simple double crochet rounds without increases. 

To make this in different lengths simply continue repeating the increase rounds, by moving the increase stitch over one more. You can either alternate increase rounds with the regular rounds, or if it’s already wide enough, just add more regular rounds to add length.

Scroll down for the free crochet pattern.

Pattern 

Ch 64, sl st to first to form a circle,

Row 1. Ch 3 (counts) dc in next st and in each ch around, sl st to top of 3rd ch to join (here and at the end of each round). (64)

Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 3. Ch 3, dc in the next 6 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 7 dc, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (72)

Row 4. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 6. Ch 3, dc in the next 7 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 8, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (80)

Repeat

Rows 7-15. Ch 3, dc in each dc around. (80)

Row 16. Ch 3, dc in the next 8 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 9, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (88)

Row 17. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 18. Ch 3, dc in the next 9 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 10, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (96)

Row 19. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 20. Ch 3, dc in the next 10 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 11, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (104)

Row 21. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 22. Ch 3, dc in the next 11 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 12, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (112)

Row 23. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 24. Ch 3, dc in the next 12 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 13, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (120)

Row 25. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 26. Ch 3, dc in the next 13 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 14, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (128)

Row 27. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 28. Ch 3, dc in the next 14 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 15, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (136)

Row 29. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 30. Ch 3, dc in the next 15 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 16, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (144)

Row 31. Ch 3, dc in each dc around.

Row 32. Ch 3, dc in the next 16 dc, 2dc in the next dc *{dc in the next 17, 2dc in the next dc} rep from the * around. (152)

Row 33. Ch 3, dc in each dc around. To increase length add rounds here.

Row 34. Ch 3, dc in each of the next two dc, fpdc around the next dc, *{dc in each of the next 3 dc, fpdc around the next dc} rep from * around. (152)

Row 35. Ch 3, dc in each of the next two dc, fpdc around the next fpdc, *{dc in each of the next 3 dc, fpdc around the next fpdc} rep from * around. (152)

Row 36. Ch 2 (doesn’t count), starting in the same st BPDC in the next 3 dc, fpdc around the next fpdc, *{BPDC in the next 3 dc, fpdc around the next fpdc} rep from * around. 

Cut yarn, pull it through the last stitch and weave in ends.

Please let me know if you’d like more shoulder warmer patterns!

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