Free Knitting Patterns: Cowls and Neck Warmers
From oversized and bulky to trim and fitted, the knitted cowl encompasses a lot of different styles. Traditionally, a cowl is a knitted garment that can be worn over the head and neck. It can be pulled up like a hood or dropped down like a small scarf. Cowls are pretty easy to knit and therefore make great beginner projects. Their small size means they can often be completed using just one skein of yarn.
Two-Toned Diamonds Infinity Scarf
Intermediate. Traveling eyelets form a diamond pattern in this cozy, color blocked infinity scarf.
French Inspired Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. Using one 50 gram ball of the Passard yarn, Boheme and some contrasting Aran yarn.
Mauve and Mustard Scarf
Intermediate. This three-color scarf is made with roughly 325 yards of worsted weight yarn and size US 8 needles.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Jolly Waves Cowl
Intermediate/Advanced. Cowl with a combination of short rows with a feather and fan pattern
Ribbon Stitch Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. Slip stitches make colorwork easy on this simple, unisex cowl project. Links to felting tutorial.
Gauge: 0.0 stitches per inch or 0.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Stringy Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. Knit flat, joined at the end. An EZ pattern repeat. Fringe is made at end with dropped stitches!
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.
81-Yard Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. This one-skein cowl uses 80 yards of chunky weight yarn and size US 10.5 needles.
Gauge: 3.5 stitches per inch or 14.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Honey Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. This cowl uses an openwork basketweave mesh and about 200 yards of worsted weight.
Gauge: 4.25 stitches per inch or 17.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Simple Eyelet Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. This v-necked cowl uses roughly 200 yards of sock weight yarn and a 24" circular needle in size US 2.
Gauge: 6.5 stitches per inch or 26.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Stranded Cowl
Beginner. A loose cowl using slipped stitches to show off variegated yarns well.
Gauge: 1.0 stitches per inch or 4.0 stitches per 4 inches.
I Dream of Beaches Cowl
Intermediate. This attractive cowl uses size US 7 needles and roughly 250 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Sugar Plum Cowl
Beginner. This easy stockinette cowl with ribbed edges uses only 1 skein of worsted yarn. Worked in the round.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Fantastic Welted Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. This cowl has a fun texture and can be sized from toddler to adult.
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch or 18.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Butterfly Stitch Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. This fun cowl can be sized for anyone from a toddler to an adult; made with 150 - 300 yards dk yarn.
Gauge: 5.5 stitches per inch or 22.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Sailor's Rib Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. This simple cowl is suitable for either a man or a woman and uses about 200 yards of worsted weight.
Gauge: 5.0 stitches per inch or 20.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Quick Knit Cowl Neckwarmer
Beginner. Extremely quick and easy knitting pattern for a cozy neck warmer cowl.
Horseshoe Cable Muffler
Beginner/Intermediate. This muffler can be styled as a cowl or a scarf and uses about 260 yards of dk weight yarn.
Gauge: 5.5 stitches per inch or 22.0 stitches per 4 inches.
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