The texture in this design is created by working a pattern of front and back post double crochet stitches and there's a video to walk you through it as well.

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The Aisling Cowl is made as a long rectangle, folded in the front, and then given an edging to bring it all together. It features the fabulous Celtic Weave.

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This cowl is made in the round with the alpine stitch, giving it that diamond-look texture.

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This textured beanie and cowl pattern is perfect whether you keep your makes, or are looking for a gift for her. Made with #3 weight (DK) yarn, this pattern produces a gorgeous drape.

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This cowl is made in a round and is reversible — giving you two different options to style with your outfits.

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The asymmetric chevron crochet cowl is made from an unequal chevron. It is a beginner friendly pattern as it uses basic crochet stitches to achieve this easy ribbed cowl.

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This Tunisian Crochet cowl pattern is a great one for crocheters who are looking to start to learn Tunisian Crochet. This pattern uses Tunisian simple stitch and increases.

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The Autumn Spike Cowl is an advanced beginner pattern using beginner stitches which works up quick and looks gorgeous and cozy. There's only a 1-row repeat!

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This crochet cowl pattern uses one skein of yarn and is great for beginners. It has the puff stitch for added texture and you'll work it in the round.

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The Aveline Reversible Scarf is one of the larger cowl types, with multiple layers for added warmth and fashion. There are pictures to guide you through it as well.

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If you don't like your cowls to bunch together, this bandana cowl with the extended v tucks into your coat nicely.

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To make this cowl, all you have to do is work on the the first loop single crochet stitch and then fold it. You can adjust the length by adding chains at the foundation chain.

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The Beach Point cowl is an easy crochet pattern made of rows of a solid shell stitch that is fairly quick to work. The shells are worked using double crochet stitches, great for all skill levels.

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The Berry Cozy Crochet Cowl is a reversible cowl with alternating color changes that is stretchy and made from a squishy stitch combination.

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The Big Bear Cowl is worked in rows and you can alter the width and length of the cowl by adding chains at the foundation and row repeats.

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This crochet cowl pattern is written in one size only but there are instructions to adjust it. You can make a matching slouch, pair of fingerless gloves or mittens with it as well.

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This cowl only uses two strands of yarn, despite the seemingly complex color design, and comes with a video tutorial.

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This pattern can be crocheted by anyone, especially because it includes three easy-to-follow video tutorials. If you love braids in your work, this pattern is for you.

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The Broken Bricks Cowl is a loosely fitted Tunisian crochet cowl which is a great stashbuster. It is worked flat and assembled using the locking mattress stitch.

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The Bronwyn 1 Hour Cowl is a very fast make featuring the v-stitch. It's a one-row repeat which you can have ready in no time.

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This cowl is worked flat into a rectangle then folded and fastened with buttons to create a triangular cowl. It has a helpful picture guide for assembly and would make a great add to your wardrobe.

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This quick and beginner friendly crochet cowl is made from a combination of the purl single crochet and crochet cables to give it a knit-look.

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This cowl will introduce you to the first step of being able to work cables – working around the front post. You can really play around with your yarn colors with this one.

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The Caitlin Zigzag Cowl is a seamless filet crochet pattern which is quick and easy to make.

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The Carefree Cowl is made in a lightweight DK weight yarn with a 3-round repeat that's separated by secondary colors.

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This beautiful cowl comes with a matching beanie and a video tutorial. It features the arrowhead texture and has a lot of beautiful stitches in the mix.

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This cowl is written for two sizes but can quite easily be customized for any size. It is reversible and you will carry the yarn through as you change colors for that nicely contrasting effect.

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This pattern is suitable for crocheters of all levels and the final result is a cowl that's warm, soft, and a great accessory for all outfits.

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This is an advanced beginner pattern and there are photos to guide you through it. It's made with an extra thick yarn, combining a few strands to give it that chunky look.

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The Coastal Waves Cowl is made from the wave stitch and there's a matching beanie and cowl set in this pattern as well. With just one ball of yarn, you can make both!

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A lightweight cowl, the Coco Cowl uses just one skein. There are two versions to adjust according to your preference of fitting.

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This pattern provides written instructions and a graph to make a beautiful tapestry crochet cowl. It uses two contrasting colors of yarn and is worked in the round.

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This cowl comes with a stylish beanie so you can make a matching set. There's a pop of texture and if you're an advanced beginner, this is a great pattern to practice your stitches.

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This easy cowl can be styled as a neck warmer, vest, infinity scarf, etc. It's both airy and warm because of the stitch combination used in it.

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This pattern is easy to customize. It begins with a mulitple of two chains and has a ten-row repeat. The instructions will tell you how to adjust for a cowl or scarf.

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This is another great reversible option that's easy to make with a 1-row repeat. You can work on it on the go!

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This is a great cowl style scarf for advanced beginners made in super bulky yarn with the herringbone stitch.

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This cowl has two completely different sides, with one as a lacier pattern, and the other as a solid. It's truly a versatile piece!

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There's a lot of useful information about cowls in this post, making it great for those who are crocheting a cowl for the first time. It's worked flat and seamed at the end.

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This one skein quick and easy crochet cowl pattern is made with only simple stitches and is pulled together by big buttons.

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This pattern has pictures to guide you through it and a video tutorial, making it perfect for beginners and skilled crocheters alike.

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This cowl can be made with or without the pompom edging. It works up fast as a rectangle which is folded and seamed.

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This pattern comes with a matching hat and headband. It features a beautiful diamond design and ribbing to bring it all together.

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This cowl uses the double zig zag crochet stitch combination and repeats over 6 rows with the color changes accentuating each one.

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The Emilia cowl is an easy and fun crochet project. Sized for ages 2-adult, it makes a great mommy and me set which would make adorable gifts.

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The Etela Cowl is a knit-look crochet cowl with a beautiful texture due to the waistcoat half double crochet.

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This lace crochet cowl pattern comes with a video tutorial and chart. It is worked lengthwise as a regular scarf and is closed with 3 buttons, to create a 3 button crochet cowl pattern.

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This easy crochet cowl with buttons comes in three different sizes and there's a matching beanie you can make too.

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If you love the granny stitch and incorporating it into all of your wearables (and afghans!), this is a great pattern which has a chevron look to it as well.

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If you’re a crocheter looking for some inspiration, why not try this free, easy crochet cowl pattern? It is perfect for all of the females in your family as it comes in 4 sizes from age 2 to adult!

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This is a simple crochet cowl pattern with a matching beanie. This cowl is made in the half double crochet stitch with columns of chain spaces that make diagonal lines.

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The main body of the cowl is worked in rows, in the back loop only, and the edging is worked in rounds. The triangle shape allows for easy tucking.

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This one will see you through autumn, winter and spring. Its gorgeous texture and practicality also means that it is the perfect gift idea for anyone from age 4 to adult!

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If you’re looking for a timeless and elegant crochet pattern that can be dressed up for special occasions or worn casually while running errands, the Highland Neamh Cowl is the perfect choice!

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The cowl is made in the round with Tunisian crochet and has a beautiful colorwork design. There won't be any loose floats on the wrong side of the project.

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This textured crocheted cowl pattern comes with 3 size options (toddler, child, and adult) and you can learn how to make the chainless foundation single crochet with it.

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The repeat for the body of this top-down cowl is very simple. The neck ribbing is worked first in rounds and then the body with increases in each round for a triangular look.

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The Ice Queen Cowl, with a gorgeous wave design, uses a variety of basic stitches and has a stitch chart as well as a video tutorial.

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This crochet pattern includes instructions for the hood and cowl to be made individually or put together with a corset-like detail.

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This chunky cowl has a very modern and fashionable twist at the front. The pattern starts with working rows of the cowl which run vertically and then are split into two for the twisted portion.

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This is a one-skein project for a lightweight cowl made side to side. It's seamed at the end and features a pop-up leaf in the center.

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You will find instructions for two versions of this cowl in this pattern - a more chunky one and a lighter version. There's a lot of cool information on cowls too!

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The Marly cowl is an elegant textured cowl pattern that uses no crossed stitches, no front posts and no back posts to create a cabled look. This makes it a great project for beginners or people who are wanting to slowly dip their hooks into cabling techniques.

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The Mermaid Dreams Cowl is a quick pattern and playing with color can change the look of this one to really make the stitch pattern pop! This one has been designed in several sizes – age 2-3, 4-12, teen and adult.

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This cowl can be used as so many different items and is very easy to make as well! If you're looking for a simple versatile piece, this is it.

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The texture of this knit-look cowl features ribbing that is created by crocheting in the third loops. You can make it in any size from toddler to adult.

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The Mixed Toffee Cowl is the perfect autumnal and winter accessory. In this pattern, there are video links for the Celtic Weave and the Alpine or Bead stitches as well as written instructions.

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This is a pattern for a mosaic crochet cowl which has a beautiful diamond pattern and is very simple to make.

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The New Beginnings Cowl is an easy to work pattern with simple row repeats and classic stitch combinations including the v-stitch.

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This crochet cowl is a very easy and quick project using just one skein of yarn and a nice big hook.

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This Tunisian crochet version of the feather and fan motif features Tunisian knit stitches. The pattern is also known as old shale or old shell and has a gorgeous texture to it.

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The bobbles and cross stitches in this design represent hugs and kisses. Together they create a unique and pretty textured cowl that really make it stand out for all of the right reasons.

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This cowl is made from the picot stitch and comes with a matching ear warmer to keep you warm throughout winters.

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The Prism Colorwork Cowl Pattern was designed in both crochet and knit versions. It's a triangular cowl and comes with a video tutorial.

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This easy cowl is made from the Forked Cluster Stitch which gives it, along with the puff stitches in place, a beautiful dimension and texture.

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The Quadrilium Cowl can be made in 6 sizes from child to adult. Its texture is made up of special Tunisian crochet clusters that create a diamond grid and are filled with Tunisian knit stitches.

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The Rebecca cowl has an understated elegance that makes this free crochet cowl pattern a great project to make. This crochet cowl is made in #3 weight (DK) yarn and is the perfect accessory piece for early fall through to late spring.

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This one-skein cowl uses a simple chevron pattern which alternates between single crochet and half double crochet. You can make it with a solid color yarn or use a variegated one like the designer.

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This easy one-skein crochet cowl pattern works up quickly and uses some variations on basic stitches to create great texture.

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The Scarfie Bandana Cowl is a one skein crochet triangular cowl pattern which you can make as a mother-daughter set too.

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This post includes instructions, materials needed, and some tips for creating this cozy and stylish cowl.

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This cowl pattern is made in a single piece, using front post double crochet stitches which are shifted slightly in each subsequent row so that they are not stacked on top of each other, hence the name.

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This is a very easy pattern if you know how to work in a round and is made from the Tunisian Reverse Stitches and Tunisian Knit Stitches. You won't have to switch colors in this one -- there's a neat trick for that!

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This stitch pattern looks like sprigs of silver spruce. It features texture made from Tunisian crochet clusters in columns divided by reverse stitches.

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This neck warmer can be adjusted in size by increasing or decreasing the row repeat and the special stitch tutorials are included within the pattern.

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There is a lattice texture on the front of the cowl which appear as strawberry motifs. The overall fabric is lightweight, making it an all-season wear.

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This cowl has a simple row repeat with basic crochet stitches and is worked in joined rounds. The ends are ribbed and the center has alternating color changes.

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This is a hooded cowl, wider than most, which can be worn as an infinity scarf or as a head wrap as well. It has nice texture to it and is made from basic stitches.

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The Tartan Cowl is a classic cowl made using simple color changes and stitches. You can make it for any length and fitting you'd like and you can learn how to surface crochet as well.

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The Textured Cowl is made as one piece and seamed at the end (in two different ways, depending on your preference). It's an easy one-row repeat, making it a quick make.

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This textured crochet cowl is available as a free pattern and has so many beautiful textures incorporated into it (hence, the name!).

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Another pattern with a matching beanie, this cowl is worked in the round, from the bottom up, with an invisible join method that's detailed in the post.

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This stylish, modern cowl is beautifully textured and easy to make with basic stitches. It's worked in the round and starts with foundation half double crochet stitches for more elasticity.

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This unique hooded cowl is worked from the top down, in the round, and there's no seaming to be done.

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The Unicorn Cowl comes in both crochet and knit versions with matching mittens. Is worked in the Split Single Crochet Stitch in the round without joining.

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The Uppercross Cowl was designed to be wrapped once, unlike infinity scarves, and sits right at the neck with a little drape. It is worked in the round and you can adjust the size.

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This cowl is made using the Tunisian crochet technique and is a great project for beginners because it walks you through the basics of Tunisian crochet including colour change, the Honeycomb stitch, how to start and bind off your project.

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This is an intermediate pattern with many notes and charts to help you through it. Once you've crocheted the main body, you'll join the two short sides by the locking mattress stitch.

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Inspired by the infamous show, this warm cowl doubles as a snood (a scarf with a hood!). If you've got littles who enjoyed the show, this would a great gift.

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This cowl can be made in 6 sizes from child to adult. It features a knit-look pattern with tall Tunisian crochet stitches.

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