This chunky cowl works up quickly with bulky yarn and window stitches – perfect for beginners or those looking for a quick winter make.

This design was inspired by my Sunset Wall Hanging Pattern; I have always loved the texture in it and have meant to make it into a cowl for a while now!

I had some lap kitties helping me out while I designed this one. They enjoyed the warm wip as much as I did!

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DESCRIPTION

This is a one-size-fits-all scarf, but can easily be widened or lengthened. I love how cozy it is even with the window stitches – that bulky yarn is just so warm!

MATERIALS

Big Twist Yarn (Weight: 5/bulky – 590 yds, 5.3 oz) Uses less than one skein. (Lion Brand Yarn Hue and Me would make an amazing yarn substitution!)
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker (I often use a large safety pin)

ABBREVIATIONS

ch: chain

st: stitch

sp: space

ch-2 sp: chain two space

sk: skip stitch

dc: double crochet

dc2tog: double crochet two stitches together.

DIRECTIONS

The chevron shape of the cowl is created by increasing in the middle stitch and decreasing on the ends – every row. Every third row is a “window” row with openings made by chaining and skipping stitches. The cowl is constructed flat and sewn into a cowl after – point in front. Chains at beginning of rows don’t count as stitches.

Chain: 75 (place st marker on middle st; 38th st from hook)

(Wondering what the checkboxes are for? Check out this tutorial and make online patterns easier to follow!)

Row 1: ch 2. dc in 3rd ch from hook. dc to middle st. In marked middle ch: [dc, ch 2, dc]. dc to end of ch. Move st marker to ch-2 sp in middle of row. (77 (76 st and one ch-2 sp)) See photo below.

Row 2: ch 2. dc2tog. dc in each st to middle st. In marked middle ch-2 sp: [dc, ch 2, dc]. dc in each st until only 2 st remain. dc2tog. Move st marker to ch-2 sp in middle of row. (77 (76 st and one ch-2 sp))
Row 3 (window row): ch 3. sk 2 st, dc in 3rd st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st. Repeat from * to middle. In marked middle ch-2 space: [dc, ch 2, dc]. ch 1, dc in next st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. For last window, at end of row, sk 2 st instead of 1. Move st marker to ch-2 sp in middle of row. (77 (76 st and one ch-2 sp)) See photos below.

Row 4: ch 2. sk first window, dc in next window. dc in each st (on top of each dc and in each window) across to middle. In marked middle ch-2 sp: [dc, ch 2, dc]. Continue to dc in each st (on top of each dc and in the ch space) across row until second to last window. Sk second to last window and put final dc in last window. Move st marker to ch-2 sp in middle of row. (77 (76 st and one ch-2 sp)) See photos below.

Rows 5-28: Repeat rows 2-4.

Do not finish off.

SEAMING

With your same yarn and crochet hook, fold your cowl in half (wrong side out) and single crochet it closed. Finish off and leave long ends for sewing. Turn right side out and move on to the finishing step below.

FINISHING

If you prefer a video tutorial, I made a quick one to explain how to finish your cowl below; otherwise there are written steps further down.

Follow the seam down to one of the points where your long yarn tails are left. With right side out; fold the point under, inside the cowl. Flip your cowl over and secure the two yarn ends with a knot. Weave your ends in, once finished