Matching Cowl and Gloves pattern
As promised, here is the matching Cowl to my Easy Textured Fingerless Gloves, which I posted last week.
Once I had decided what to do with this yarn this set worked up nice and quickly, and are keeping me lovely and warm this November. I’m actually wearing them indoors to save putting on the heating too much!
I have had lots of fun experimenting with different ways of buttoning this cowl. I hadn’t realised there would be so many options when I designed it! Let me know if you spot any more… :)
Scroll down for pdf patterns! (US and UK notation)
1 button, 2 buttons, 4 buttons (but folded so edges buttons are buttoned at centre buttonholes), 3 buttons (corners tucked under)
You will need:
- 200m SMC Aventica Supreme yarn – or any aran (worsted) weight yarn
- Size 5mm hook
- 4 large buttons (approx. 28mm diameter), although you could modify to add 3 or 5 button instead if you prefer
Easy Textured Cowl Pattern
Pattern:
Ch 92+2 (turning ch counts as dc here and throughout)
R1: dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, ch2, turn (92 sts)
R2: dc in each st to end, ch2, turn, (92 sts)
R3: (remember ch2 counts as dc) sk 1 st, *(dc, ch1, dc) in next st, sk 2 sts, repeat from * 28 times, (dc, ch1, dc) in next st, sk 1 st, dc in last st, ch2, turn (92 sts – 30 “v” sts and 2 dcs)
R4: (remember ch2 counts as dc) *(dc, ch1, dc) in next ch-sp, repeat from * 29 times, sk 1 st, dc in last st, ch2, turn (92 sts)
R5&6: dc in each st to end, ch2, turn, (92 sts)
R7: Repeat row 3
R8-13: Repeat row 4
R14-15: Repeat row 5
R16: Repeat row 3
R17: Repeat row 4
R18-19: Repeat row 5
Do not break yarn, ch1 and turn work to sc along the short edge of the cowl to form the button placket.
R1: Work 2sc across each dc or ch2 post , ch1, turn(38 sts)
R2-4: sc in each st, ch1, turn (38 sts)
Depending on the size of your buttons you may wish to do more (or less) rows of sc.
Fasten off the yarn and join in the corner on the opposite short edge to work the button placket with the button holes in.
The instructions below make 4 buttonholes suitable for 28mm buttons, if you have more or less buttons, or smaller or larger buttons, please adjust the number of chain spaces and size of chain spaces accordingly (row 3).
R1: Work 2sc across each dc or ch2 post , ch1, turn(38 sts)
R2: sc in each st, ch1, turn (38 sts)
R3: 3sc, ch3, sk 3 sts, 7sc, ch3, sk 3 sts, 6sc, ch3, sk 3 sts, 7sc, ch3, sk 3 sts, 3sc, ch1, turn (38 sts)
R4: work one sc in each st and 3sc in each ch-sp to end, ch1, turn (38 sts)
R5: sc in each st, ch1, turn (38 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew on buttons to the button placket opposite the buttonholes. Block as desired.
Warm and cozy :)
How will you wear yours?
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That’s lovely! I’ve got some yarn that would be perfect for it. I love all the different ways of wearing it too. Thanks for sharing the pattern :)
Thanks Carole! It’s nice to find patterns which match yarn you already have, I always think it makes the item feel like it was free! Hope you like yours as much as I like mine.
Makes me feel warm just looking at it. Lovely designs.
Thanks Micah! Here’s a tip for those who feel the cold – fingerless gloves worn over regular gloves = extra toasty hands :)
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Wonderful pattern.Just love this and will definitely make it repetitively
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Thank you! You can make this look quite different by varying the yarn and buttons. Have fun playing around with it!
I must have a MILLION crochet cowls pinned ~ and probably a few less that I’ve already made ~ but I really love the embellishment of the buttons! I have lots of “speckled” and variegated yarn in worsted weight that I’ve picked up on sale so I think I’ll have to try this one! Thanks for sharing your patterns with it:)
Well I’m glad this one has caught your eye! I reckon variegated would look great too. :)
I found an error in r3 when making the button holes. After the last 7sc there should be a ch 3 to make the last button hole, and then 3sc. Thank you for this pattern. I made it with a Bernat Satin and it is just beautiful.
Thanks Evelyn! You are quite right. I will correct this now! Apologies to anyone who got confused because of this. Evelyn, I’m glad yours turned out well! :)
Lovely idea! What is your finished length and width? I’m thinking of trying a lighter weight yarn for spring/summer office wear.
Hi Phyllis! Mine measures 24cm by 72cm. That includes the button plackets which are 4cm at either end. If you prefer a longer cowl just add multiples of 3 to the starting chain.
Ps sorry I took a while to reply- I approved your comment and thought I must remember to measure that when I get home- and then forgot! :)
love your pattern, but having trouble with ch2 post row, can anyone help
Hi there! I’m not sure what you are struggling with here! There aren’t any post stitches in this pattern. Can you clarify where you are having trouble?
Ok, I’m just realising what you mean- are you talking about the rows where you turn and work down the sides for the button placket? If so I just meant work single crochets over the chains (used to turn work) the same as if they are double crochets i.e. 2sc per turning chain. Hope that helps!
Thanks for answering ANONYMOUS … now what about the measurements that I asked for DAYS AGO?!?!?
Hi Phyllis, sorry I don’t have these measurements to hand right now. I’m on my lunch break doing my best to answer the comments I can – but it’s hard to measure something that isn’t in front of me as I’m sure you will appreciate. I’ll get back to you when I get a chance to measure it!
I love this. Can’t wait to make it, and I already have the perfect yarn lying around for it. But one question. In round 3, what does sk mean?
Hi Sara! Glad you are looking forward to this project! Sk is short for skip (meaning leave the next stitch or indicated number of stitches unworked). :)
That’s what I figured. (we’ve been battling that nasty winter cough at our house for 6 weeks. I’m one tired mama right now).
Oh dear that sounds like a bad bout of it! At least this project will help you wrap up warm for next time!
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I LOVE this pattern. I’m wanting to do several of these for my nieces for Christmas, along with the fingerless gloves. I’m a pretty good crocheter, but I’m having some difficulty with the cowl. It says to chain 92 + 2, that would give me a total of 94 chains. I get 91 double crochets instead of 90. Then how can I get 92 doubles on the next row. I’m not counting something right, or there’s a trick that I don’t know. Please, oh please help.
Ahh, I’m really sorry it’s because I either can’t count or there’s a typo! You should end up with 92sts at the end of row 1, including the turning chain as the first st. Then it’s 92 sts the whole way through until you get to the button placket. Thanks for letting me know about my error!
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Hallo, I love the cowl and the fingerless mitts! Would you consider doing a hat too please? xxx
Hi Jo! I’m glad you like this! I haven’t any plans for a matching hat but I’ll think about it!
Yes please, I think the pattern and button placket would look great in a hat! Xxx
I’ll have to see if I can get more of these buttons! I had them in my stash for a while…
This pattern turned out great for me. I used a less chunky yarn so I could really see the patterns, and it’s quite a nice piece. You patterns are wonderfully easy to follow. I have HUGE problems with reading patterns most of the time, but yours didn’t present a single issue. Props!
Thanks Lydia! I’m glad you liked this and are enjoying my patterns! :)
Hi, I love this cowl that you shared, and the yarn, do you remember we’re you bought the yarn from. Hopefully it’s an online store, thanks
Hi Debbie! I picked up this yarn (SMC Aventica) from John Lewis and more recently from Laughing Hens (online). You’ll have to be fast as I think it has been discontinued! Glad you like the cowl – it seems to work well in various yarns so it may be worth a try even if you can’t pick up the same as I used!