Sweetheart Cowl Crochet Pattern
The most important accessory is a smile, but after that, it’s all up to you. This sweetheart cowl is bound to become one of your go-to accessories on colder days.
You’ll love the whimsical pattern almost as much as how easy it is to follow. This pattern is worked in the round, so brush up on those skills before you begin.
With a pattern this cute an unique, you’ll want to ditch your plain old scarves every time you see it hanging in your closet. You can choose to crochet with whatever color fits that outfit you have in mind. We’re envisioning how great it would look paired with some knee-high boots and layered under a winter coat.
While this design will have you wishing for chilly days, this cowl is also light enough to wear in warmer weather. Using bright colors can add a touch of spring to your everyday outfits. You might even want to make two, so you can rotate your wardrobe accordingly.
Grab your crochet hook and get ready to dress to impress.
Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable worsted weight yarn (3.5 oz/270 yds): 1 skein #3965, Candied
Materials: US Size J/10 (6.0mm) crochet hook, yarn, needle, scissors
Difficulty: Easy
Size: One size fits most teens and adults.
Gauge: Not critical for this project.
Special Stitch:
Picot = Ch 5, sl st into 5th ch from hook
Notes:
Do not turn your work.
This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Round 1 is both the foundation ch and edging.
Instructions:
Round 1: *Picot, ch 5; repeat from * around 22 times, sl st through center of 1st Picot to form loop — 22 Picots, 22 ch-5 spaces.
Round 2: Ch 10 (counts as dc, ch 8), *dc in next Picot, ch 8; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch-10 — 22 dc, 22 ch-8 spaces.
Round 3: Working in 1st ch-8 space, [sl st, ch 1] twice, sl st, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-8 space, ch 2; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to top of ch-2 to join—66 dc, 22 ch-2 spaces.
Round 4: Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-2 space, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2; repeat from * around 21 times, sl st to top of ch-2 to join — 66 dc, 22 ch-2 spaces.
Rounds 5–25: Repeat Round 4.
Finishing: Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Now that you’ve made your sweetheart cowl, we want to see what you’ve got. Send us over a picture before you flaunt your work out in public. Once you’ve done that, browse for your next project. Since we know you’ve got a little taste for whimsy, might we suggest one of these circle vests?
I started this today and have about 7 rows done. I am concerned because the piece measures only 12 inches wide when laid out flat. I made sure my stitch count is correct, but the piece when placed around my neck seems very short.
I made sure that I am using the correct sized hook but can’t figure out why the length of the piece is not close to what is in the picture.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi, this cowl is the PERFECT length! Is there any way to get the circumference length – I want to make sure my length is the same as pictured. Thank you very much – I recently purchased some rainbow cotton yarn and am thinking this is the PERFECT pattern for it!
My “candied” yarn looks so much different that yours 🙁 much more purples and pastels.