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.
Meowl Cowl
Intermediate. This unisex cowl is made with 175 - 275 yards of dk weight yarn and size US 6 needles
Gauge: 6.0 stitches per inch or 24.0 stitches per 4 inches.
A is for Ascot
Intermediate. This fun cowl is made with roughly 200 yards of sock weight yarn and size US 4 needles.
Gauge: 6.75 stitches per inch or 27.0 stitches per 4 inches.
Bulky Ribbed Cowl
Beginner/Intermediate. This quick & easy cowl is worked in the round with bulky yarn and large needles. 240 yds bulky yarn.
Gauge: 0.625 stitches per inch or 2.5 stitches per 4 inches.
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.
Divine Drape Cowl
Intermediate. This lightweight cowl is made with roughly 225 yards of sport/dk weight yarn & US 3, 4, & 8 needles.
Gauge: 5.75 stitches per inch or 23.0 stitches per 4 inches.
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.
Sediment Collar by JUL Designs
Intermediate. The Sediment Collar is reversible, with a highly textured ridge pattern on the knit side.
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.
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