Free Chunky Cowl Crochet Pattern In Textured Stripes

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Get warm and cozy with the Tuscan Charm Cowl pattern. The free chunky crochet cowl pattern includes stripes and texture rows.

The Tuscan Charm Beanie gets a matching chunky cowl. This wool blend yarn is so squishy it’s a delight to wear and work with.

I love how the stripes contrast in these colors. And I’m a big fan of post stitches so there’s just a lot love about this bulky crochet cowl pattern.

It’s definitely one of my favorite cozy crochet cowls of late. The nice long length means it keeps more than just my neck warm.

Yarn

This bulky yarn is Hue + Me* from Lion Brand Yarn. The colors I chose are Rose Water + Spicy. It’s a soft yarn to work with and comes in gorgeous colors.

These are the same colors I use in the Tuscan Charm Beanie (pictured below). I swapped the color placement on the cowl though.

I love how squishy and warm this #5 bulky weight yarn is around my neck. All the colors of Hue + Me yarn are designed to work well together. So mix and match to your heart’s desire.

You can certainly use another #5 bulky weight yarn for this cowl pattern. I’d recommend Color Made Easy. This chunky weight yarn makes for a quick project!

I used Color Made Easy in the Ava Blanket crochet pattern which has one repeat row! These colors paired really well too.

Stitch

The Tuscan Charm Cowl features double crochet stitches and eye catching post stitches in a three row repeat. 

The FPdc or front post double crochet creates the textured rows. The double crochet stitch on alternating rows define the stripes.

Color Work

I include some tips in the Notes section about the color work for this cowl.

MC-or main color is the color you start crocheting with on Rnd 1. In the sample pictures I use Spicy (rust).

For the second round, you’ll switch to the CC-contrasting color. My contrast color is Rose Water (pink). 

If you’d like more info and tips on crocheting color work, check out my blog post on Color Changing Tips. These tips went with the Corner to Corner crochet blanket in the post, but they’re still helpful!

If you’ve never done color work in crochet before, using these tips you can still make this crochet project.

I really love the size of this cowl. It’s like wearing an extra layer and adds extra warmth easily.

Materials

• 274 yds (250 m) of #5 bulky weight yarn, pictured in Lion Brand’s Hue + Me* (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 137 yd / 125 m) in 2 different colors: Rose Water + Spicy, 1 ball each.
• 8 mm hook*, or crochet hook needed to meet gauge
• tapestry needle
• scissors
• measuring tape

Notes

1. Ch 3 counts as the first stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here’s my favorite.
2. Pictured is MC-main color in Spicy and CC-contrast color in Rose Water.
3. Color changes are for the entire rnd, except rnd 3-you will change colors inbetween stitches, throughout the rnd.
4. Color changing tip: on the stitch before the color change, stop before the final yarn over, drop the first color and pick up the second color, finish the stitch in the new color. Now the new color is ready for the next stitch.
5. Carry you colors through the rnd and up the rnd to minimize weaving in ends. You can see more in this tutorial.
6. Stitch multiple is 3 is for the foundation chain.
7. Stitch count is in parenthesis at the end of a round.

Stitches/Abbreviations

(US Terms)

ch(s) – chain(s)

CC – contrast color

dc – double crochet

FPdc – front post double crochet 

MC – main color

rep – repeat

rnd – round

sk – skip the indicated stitch

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

Gauge

The cowl is worked on the long end. This means the number of stitches you start with will be the total length of your cowl. The number of rounds you work will determine the width of your cowl. This pattern is worked in the round.

Adjustjments

You can adjust the length of the cowl by working a stitch multiple of 3. The width is easy to adjust by adding more repeats. Remember to get an extra skein of yarn or two if you’re making any changes.

Finished Dimensions

21” x 8” (53 cm x 20 cm) laid flat

Scroll down for the free chunky cowl pattern!

Pattern Instructions

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