August 27, 2025

Learn the Jasmine Stitch and Make a Stunning Free Cowl Pattern

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There are crochet stitches… and then there’s the Jasmine Stitch. This beauty is floral by name and floral by nature—with delicate, petal-like clusters that practically bloom off your hook. So it felt only right to name this elegant new design the Perennial Grace Cowl.

Designed with texture and elegance in mind, the Perennial Grace Cowl uses just one round of Jasmine Stitch at the top and bottom of the cowl to add a decorative, floral-inspired finish. It’s that perfect “something special” for an otherwise easy and wearable cowl. Plus, it’s written in multiple sizes from age 2 to adult, so you can make a matching set for you and your mini-me (or your bestie, or your nan… you get the idea!).

Handmade crochet cowl featuring the Jasmine Stitch in vintage pink and cream yarn, folded on a wooden surface with a sunflower for decor – Perennial Grace Cowl pattern by Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Crochet cowl with Jasmine Stitch detail in peach and cream yarn displayed on a mannequin outdoors – Perennial Grace Cowl free pattern by Sunflower Cottage Crochet

About the Jasmine Stitch

The Jasmine Stitch isn’t your run-of-the-mill technique—it’s a stunner! Known for its three-dimensional, starburst-like petals, this stitch is a real showstopper. But honestly, it’s also a bit of a diva.

🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate – but totally doable with some patience and the right guidance. That’s where I come in!

I couldn’t find a single tutorial that explained how to work just one round of the Jasmine Stitch (which is what I needed for this design), so I rolled up my sleeves and figured it out myself. And now? I’ve created video tutorials for both right- and left-handed crocheters to help you do the same:

Click this button to view the left handed video tutorial for how to crochet 1 round of jasmine stitch

Click this button to view the right handed video tutorial for how to crochet 1 round of jasmine stitch

Handy Hint for Success

Here’s a top tip you’ll thank me for later: The Jasmine Stitch works best in this project when you drop down a yarn weight and hook size.

For example:

I used #4 (aran) yarn and a 5mm hook for the main body of the cowl
But for the Jasmine Stitch rounds, I switched to #3 (DK) yarn and a 4mm hook

Why? Because the stitch naturally poofs out and can create a bit of a bulge. Dropping down keeps the shape smooth and elegant and the size correct.

Part of the From Us to You 2025 Event

This pattern was designed especially for the From Us to You Event in August 2025. This beautiful initiative focuses on crocheting for good—encouraging crocheters to donate handmade items to charities, shelters, and those in need.

As part of this event:

The Perennial Grace Cowl PDF will be FREE to download for 3 days only:
Wednesday 27th – Friday 29th August (until 11:59pm EST on the 29th)
The pattern will remain forever free on my blog after that

Keep scrolling for the full free pattern below ⬇️

Sizing:

Toddler (Age 2–4)
Child (Age 5–10)
Teen/Small Adult
Adult Medium
Adult Large

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
sk – skip
rep – repeat

Notes:

Written in US terms.
Leave a longer tail at the start of your project so that you can sew the first and last stitch of round 1 together
Ch1 at the start of a row does not count as a st unless otherwise stated.
The slip stitch to join never counts as a stitch.
For the main texture you will work a ss into the ss from the previous row and a dc into the dc from the previous row.
You will need to use 3 weight yarn for the puff cluster rows otherwise you will find that your cowl bulges out at the sides once completed
Within the pattern sizing will be indicated as 2-3 (4-10, teen, adult).
Stitch counts are only provided at the end of row 1 – they will remain the same for each subsequent round except the jasmine stitch rounds (those using the puff cluster stitches).

Special Stitches:

Third Loop:

Below is a photo of where you can find the third loop.

Jasmine Stitch (One Round Only):

Worked over 2 rows.
This involves a petal-like puff technique. It can feel fiddly at first, but becomes rhythmic once you get going. Follow my detailed tutorials here:

Included in this tutorial are the following special stitches:

Double Puff Cluster (DPC) –

*YO, insert hook into first ‘eye’ to be worked, YO and pull through.* Rep from * to * twice more into the same ‘eye’ (7 loops on hook), *YO, insert hook into next ‘eye’ to be worked, YO and pull through.* Rep from * to * twice more into the same ‘eye’ (13 loops on hook), holding the working yarn at the base of the last puff – do not let go! – YO and pull through all 13 loops on hook. Insert hook into loop created by holding the working yarn, YO and pull through, pull through last loop on hook.

Note: the first eye to be worked will be the eye that you just ss’d into to join on the previous round, moving around the first ‘eye’ will be the previous ‘eye’ that you worked into.

Double Puff Cluster (DPC) over 3 sts–

*YO, insert hook into first st to be worked, YO and pull through.* Rep from * to * twice more into the same st (7 loops on hook), sk the next st, *YO, insert hook into next st, YO and pull through.* Rep from * to * twice more into the same st (13 loops on hook), holding the working yarn at the base of the last puff – do not let go! – YO and pull through all 13 loops on hook. Insert hook into loop created by holding the working yarn, YO and pull through, pull through last loop on hook.

Triple Puff Cluster (TPC):

Ch1, *YO, insert hook into the ‘eye’ of the last st worked st to be worked, YO and pull through.* Rep from * to * twice more into the same ‘eye’ (7 loops on hook), *YO, insert hook into the st where you worked the last puff on your previous cluster, YO and pull through.* Rep from * to * twice more in the same st (13 loops on hook), sk1 st, *YO, insert hook into the next st, YO and pull through.* Rep from * to * twice more in the same st (19 loops on hook), holding the working yarn at the base of the last puff – do not let go! – YO and pull through all 19 loops on hook. Insert hook into loop created by holding the working yarn, YO and pull through, pull through last loop on hook.

See photo below for stitch placement.

Free Pattern – Perennial Grace Cowl

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In 4 weight yarn and 5mm hook:

Round 1: Fhdc 101 (121, 129, 141) without twisting your row, SS to join OR Ch 102 (122, 130, 142), hdc in third ch from hook (ch2 counts as a st) and each ch across. SS to join (101, 121, 129, 141)

Round 2: Ch1, sc into the third loop of each st around. SS to first sc to join.

Change to 3 weight yarn and 4mm hook

Round 3: Ch1, DPC across 3 sts, TPC around (see special stitches or video tutorial). SS into the first ‘eye’ to join.

Round 4: Ch1, DPC around (see special stitches or video tutorial).

Note: You will place your first puff into the eye of the TPS just worked and the second puff into the next ‘eye’. See photo in special stitches for where to place your puff stitches

Change back to your 4 weight yarn and 5mm hook

Round 5: Ch1, hdc between each puff st so that you have 101 (121, 129, 141) sts evenly around. SS to join.

Note: you may need to add a st discreetly somewhere around)

Round 6: Turn, ch1, dc in first st, *sc into next st, dc in next st* Rep from * to * around. SS to join.

Round 7: Turn, ch1, sc into first st, *dc into next st, sc into next st.* Rep from * to * around. SS to join.

Rounds 8 onward: Rep rounds 6 and 7 until your cowl is approximately 3.5 (5.5, 7.5, 8.5)” tall or until your cowl is 1.5” shorter than required.

Round 9: Ensure the right side is facing you. Change to 3 weight yarn and 4mm hook and rep round 3.

Round 10: Rep round 4

Round 11: Change back to 4 weight yarn and 5mm hook. Rep round 5

Round 12: Ch1, sc into the third loop of each st around. SS to first sc to join.

FO and sew in ends.

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