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Cowls: 1116 Free Patterns
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Cowls
Choux Cowl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 50” Width: 12½” (25” total circumference)
Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Stripe It Up Neckwarmer
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Syrah Cowl
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 22 ½", Length: 14"
Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.
Lutsen Cowl
Finished Measurements: 29” circumference and 13½” high
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
Crossed Lace Snood
MEASUREMENTS Approx 27½" [70 cm] around x 20½" [52 cm] long.
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.
Cloud Line Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.
Bumpy Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Handy Little Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn.
Aireado Duet Cowl
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Honey Chocolate Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Blooming Bandana Cowl
This cowl is simple and straightforward to knit. It features a generous yoke. Ribbing at the neck and hem provide a finishing touch.
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Fantastic Finger Knit Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn.
Smoky Mountain Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Collectedness Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Seamed, Stripes.
Parallelogram Split Cowl
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 29” Height 17”
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Textured pattern.
Basket Weave Cowl
Featuring a unique basket weave motif, this cowl can be a challenge to knit, but the results are well worth it. Definitely an attention-catching garment!
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3D.
Oversized Soft Shoulder Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Stripes.
Software Engineer Cowl
If small, simple and functional fits what you are looking for in a scarf or cowl, try this one! It features a button closure and attractive colorwork.
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Buttons, Double Knitting.
Catching a Mermaid
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, In-the-round, Seamless.
Sunsets Glow
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Seamed, Stripes.
Bobble Rib Split Cowl
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 32¼” Height: 20”
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn.
Roses so Red
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamless.
Polar Fur Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Soft As A Cloud Cowls In Cygnet
Fans of cablework will love this set of cowls from Purl Soho. Featuring a finer gauge yarn, this is an opportunity to get intricate with your cables. Three cowl patterns to choose from!
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
English Rib Cowl
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, English Rib, Rib, Seamed, Textured pattern.
Northwoods Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace.
Goes with Everything Cowl
This cowl uses seed stitch in the main body for an attractive look and pleasant feel. It's an easy pattern that's great for beginners.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias.
Satura
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches.
Arabesque Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Winter Rib Set
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stripes.
Beacon: Hat and Cowl Set
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.
Omak
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Short Rows.
Rosette Cowl
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Textured pattern.
Modern Stripes Set
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Right Before Christmas Cowl
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Fig Tree Cowl
Finished Measurements: 60" x 6"
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.
Wild Grass Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Twisted Stitches.
Katia 50 Mohair Shades
A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
Floats Cowl in Brume
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches.
Spooky Season
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.
Mojito Merino Double Seed Stitch Cowl
Approximate Finished Measurements;
Circumference: approximately 50" after blocking
Height: approximately 9" after blocking
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Undulation Cowl
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Mosaic, Seamless.
Scrivadelly
This gorgeous cowl or ponchette is beautifully wrought in Brioche stitch. It is definitely a challenging knit, recommended for someone with experience, but the results are worth it!
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Seamed.
Broken Seed Stitch Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Striped Tube Cowl
Finished Measurements: 28" x 11"
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamed, Stripes.
Cozy Thermal Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches.
Twisted Scarf Super Easy
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Seamed.
Cleo Cowl
Finished Measurements: 36" x 21"
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Triple Strand Cowl
Finished Measurements: 35” circumference and 16” tall
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Tiny Stripes Cowl and Mitts
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Chunky Hat and Cowl
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Equilateral Cowl
Finished Measurements: 24” circumference and 13½” high
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Vespers
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Seamless.
Plume Cowl
A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stripes.
Dove Song Cowl
Brioche lovers will enjoy the intricate floral curves on this eye-catching cowl.
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round.
Scolosaur
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3D, Seamed.
Black Light
This eye-catching cowl combines black and multi-colored yarn in a mosaic knit to create its distinctive look.
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Mosaic, Seamless.
Squishtastical
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn.
Lamana E06 Turtleneck Dickie
Finished Measurements: 21¼” neck circumference; 8½” turtleneck length; and 23½” total length
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn.
Equilateral Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Stranded.
The Dotty Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Stranded.
Bandana Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Frostie Stripes Cowl
Finished Measurements: 28" x 21"
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Seamed, Stripes.
Crisp Morning Rain
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
Swirl Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace.
Purity
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Blue Winter
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Seamless.
December Dawn
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, English Rib, In-the-round, Rib, Seamless.
Chateau Knit Cowl
https://brianakdesigns.com/chateau-knit-cowl/
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn.
Rose Quartz Cowl
Finished Measurements: 7” wide (14” total circumference for tube) and 66” circumference
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round.
Lace Edge Cowl
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Lace, Ripple, Seamless.
Thermal Cowl
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.
Line upon Line
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Seamless.
Weekend Wander
A free knitting pattern using Lace or Sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Textured pattern.
Wandering Cable Cowl
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.
Double Up Cowl
Finished Measurement: 10” wide (20” total circumference) and 30” circumference
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamed.
Alluvial
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.
Warm Feelings
This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.
Show Me Your Spots Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stranded, Stripes.
Afternoon Delight Quickie
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches, Stripes.