In this section, you can find free Cowls knitting patterns.
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Circumference: 50"; Height: 15 ½"
This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.
Measurements: 12" wide and 41" long
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.
A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Modular, Seamless.
Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Leaf pattern, Seamless.
Finished Measurements: 9½” wide and 25” circumference
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Stockinette Stitch.
Measurements: Circumference: 59 cm / 23 1/4''. Height: 34 cm / 13½''.
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seed Stitch.
Finished Measurements: 7” wide and 52” circumference
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Twisted Stitches, Worked as One Piece.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Seamless.
Finished Measurements: 8” wide and 44” circumference
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn.
Measurements: Circumference: 71 cm / 28'' Height: 42 cm / 16½''
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib.
Finished Measurements: 17” tall and 30” around
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
This original and cool-looking pattern is quick to knit, and uses some unusual stitches to create the 3D bobbles that you can see in the picture. Definitely a fun project!
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Mosaic, Seamless.
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Finished Measurements: 31” circumference; 10½” tall
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Finished Measurements: 60” circumference; 7” tall
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Finished Measurements: 9" tall; 20" circumference
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Leaf pattern.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Textured pattern.
Finished Measurements: 9½” high; 16” top circumference, unstretched and 32” bottom circumference
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Seamless.
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Garter Stitch.
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slip Stitch, Stranded.
Finished Measurements: 16” tall; 24” circumference
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Finished Measurements: 29” long and 9” wide
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn.
This stylish cowl offers an easy jump into the Brioche technique, for those who are just learning it. It features an easy-to-knit but attractive 2-color motif!
MEASUREMENTS Approx 12” [30.5 cm] deep x 50" [127 cm] around.
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: One-piece, Twisted Stitches, Worked as One Piece.
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Finished Measurements: 44½” circumference and 7” wide
Free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, In-the-round, Seamless.
Measurements: Circumference: 89 cm / 35'' Height: approx. 38 cm / 15''
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.
Courtesy of O-Wool, the organic wool company, we loved the understated elegance of this charming cowl. It features some interesting cable work.
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop stitch, Stripes.
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round, Moebius.
This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias, In-the-round.
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias, Mosaic, Sideways, Slipped Stitches.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Convertible, Moebius, Reversible.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, In-the-round, Seamless.
Don't let the name fool you! "Utility cowl" sounds like something simple and plain, but the Utility Cowl is anything but! Featuring a charming, vintage-inspired floral pattern, it's an elegant and eye-catching piece.
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round, Seamless, Slipped Stitches.
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Seamed.
The cowl makes interesting work of colorwork and some basic stitches to create an original and eye-catching look. At the same time, this pattern shouldn't be too challenging, even for a beginner.
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork, Drop stitch, In-the-round, Seamless.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
A free knitting pattern using Lace or Sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seed Stitch.
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed.
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace.
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes.
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamed.
MEASUREMENTS Approx 9" [23 cm] deep x 28" [71 cm] around
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamless.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Moebius, Seamless, Sideways.
If you are looking for a warm, generous, easy-to-knit scarf or cowl, this pattern is perfect! The chunky yarn used in this design emphasizes the trellis texture of the cowl and means it can be super-warm when you need it most.
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamed.
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, One-piece, Reversible, Rib.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Cable, In-the-round, Seamless, Slip Stitch.
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop stitch.
MEASUREMENTS Approx. 12" [30.5 cm] deep x 26" [66 cm] around.
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Stripes.