How to Crochet a Cowl for Spring (and Summer) the Trina Cowl
The Trina is a beautiful cowl that’s lightweight and lacy. It’s perfect for spring. Make this easy crochet cowl in your favorite colors to add a splash of color to your outfit.
The Trina is the perfect warm weather accessory with its open stitch work pattern. This free crochet pattern features double crochet stitches and chains so it works up quickly.
The Trina Cowl in this pictures features Bamboo Pop in Clover. I also use this bamboo cotton yarn in my Striped Slouchy Hat.
I’ve had this little ball of yarn in my stash since then. It was just enough to design this summery cowl.
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The Yarn
Bamboo Pop is a #3 lightweight yarn and just perfect for what I had in mind. For this spring cleaning pattern I use less than one skein of yarn!
I know many of us work in #4 worsted weight yarn more often and I think it would be a good substitute, if you would like to try it.
Bamboo Pop is a blend of 50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo. This pattern works well in other fibers, or acrylic yarn as well.
My green loving son is already trying to claim the Trina Cowl for his own! That’s one of the first questions my kids ask when they see my yarn creations. “Is that for me?”
He had a blast helping me remove the pins from blocking this one. It’s the little things some days.
For a true stash buster, you could combine different colors and use up what you have on hand!
More Crochet Projects for Spring
The Liguria is an easy crochet scarf pattern that you could also fashion into a cowl.
You may also enjoy these crochet patterns from EJ on The Crafty Afro. She compiled 11 Easy Spring Crochet Patterns I think you’ll like.
The Two Way Cowl is a shell stitch cowl with a back loop detail that can be finished two different ways when you seam it up.
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More Crochet Cowl Patterns
If it’s cold weather where you are then try a chunky crochet cowl pattern. The Monte Cowl is a cozy cowl in contrasting colors.
The Sheila Cowl is an easy pattern made with super bulky yarn that makes a great gift! I love how quickly chunky yarn, especially Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, works up for a last-minute gift.
The Tuscan Charm Cowl is an infinity scarf so this cowl has a longer length. The stitches really pop in this design.
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Materials
- 125 yds Dk/Light/#3 weight yarn, pictured is Bamboo Pop* (50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo, 292 yd / 267 m), color: clover.
- 3.75mm US Size F crochet hook, you can get similar clay polymer hooks on Etsy*. I love my Furls* and Clover hooks*!
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Notes
1. Ch 3 counts as a stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here’s my favorite.
2. This cowl is worked from the short end and then seamed. To make it into a scarf continue the repeat until your scarf is the desired length.
3. The stitch multiple is 4. You can add or subtract 4 to my foundation chain to make adjustments.
Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch(s)-chain(s)
rep-repeat
sk-skip the indicated stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st(s)-stitch(es)
Gauge
2” x 2” = 9 dcs x 4 rows of dc
Finished Dimensions
Finished dimensions = 30” x 4” (unblocked)
Skill Level
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How to Crochet a Cowl for Spring!
The Trina Cowl is lightweight and lacy. Crochet this little cowl in your favorite colors to add a splash of color to your outfit. The Trina Cowl is the perfect warm weather accessory with its open stitch work pattern.
Materials
- 125 yds Dk/Light/#3 weight yarn, pictured is Bamboo Pop in Clover
Tools
- 3.75mm hook
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Instructions
- Ch 24, you can adjust this number by 4.
- Row 1. Sk the first chain, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, *ch 3, sk 3 chs, sc in next ch} rep from * til one ch left, sc in last ch, turn. (23 sts)
- Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next sc, sk next ch, *{3 dc in next ch, sk next 3 sts} rep from * til last 4 sts, 3 dc in next ch, sk next ch, dc in next 2 sc, turn. (19 sts)
- Row 3. Ch 1, sc in same st and next, *{ch 3, sk next 3 dc, sc in sp btw 3dc} rep from * til last 5 sts, sk next 3 dc, sc in next 2 dc, (if you used a ch 3 your last stitch will be in the 3rd ch), turn. (23 sts)
- Row 4. Repeat Row 2.
- Rows 5-80. Repeat Rows 2 - 3, until your cowl is 30" long, or until your desired length is reached.
- End your last row on a Row 2 rep.
- Cut yarn, leaving a long length for sewing.
- With right side up fold in half, matching the last row to the foundation row.
- Work on the wrong side. Seam using mattress stitch. Optionally you can sl st the ends together.
- Weave in ends.
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