Cowls: 1048 Free Patterns

Starling Set: Cowl and Hat

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches.

5th Anniversary Cowl

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.

Berlyn Easy Snood

This free knitting pattern uses any gauge-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Shawl Collar.

Cardigan and Snood

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Set-in Sleeve.

Round Dickey

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.

Welted Rib Cowl

Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.

Mistake Rib Cowl In Simply Yak

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Pommery Cowl

A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop stitch.

Chevron Tube Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stripes.

Crossing Branches Cowl

This elegant cowl features a unique motif of multi-braided cables that looks exactly like interwoven branches. Recommended for intermediate knitters or better.

This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.

Winterland Neckwarmer

Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, In-the-round.

Chunky Pinstripe Cowl

A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stripes.

Faded Glass Infinity Cowl

If you're looking for a fun colorwork project, check out this cool cowl! While small and quick, we do recommend it to a knitter with a little experience.

This free knitting pattern uses light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stranded.

Autumn Scent Neckwarmer

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Arpeggio Cowl

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Cable Knit Set

MEASUREMENTS Hat: One size to fit Adult. Mittens: One size to fit palm 7½" [19 cm]. Cowl: Approx 27" [68.5 cm] circumference x 15½" [39.5 cm] deep

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.

Bee Mine Cowl

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.

Rectangular Scarf

Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.

Vilda Neck Warmer

A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

North Share Cowl

Finished size: circumference 42", height 6".

This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Textured pattern.

Light Armor Cowl

A free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, In-the-round.

Caroline Cowl

Finished Measurements: Length: 64" Width: 16"

This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed, Textured pattern.

Octopus Dream Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down.

Leaf Trellis Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.

Permafrost Cowl

FInished measurements: circumference 29 1/2", depth in center 26 1/4".

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn.

One Ball Loopy Cowl

Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.

Glacial Cowl

Finished Measurements: circumference 26", length from front 19 1/4".

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.

Lacy Bandana Cowl

Finished Measurements: Circumference: 25” (at narrowest point around neck); Depth: 18” (at center front point)

This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.

Button Cable Cowl

Button cowls are hot these days. This twist on the classic style features a single thick cable motif. The cowl is roomy and warm, perfect for locking out the winter chill!

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons.

Coziest Cowl

Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.

Autumnal Leaves Cowl

A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.

Newsprint Cowl In Line Weight + Quartz

Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.

Orwell's Garden Cowl

A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.

Sunburst Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Stranded.

Infundibulum Cowl

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.

Ginger Gradient Cables Cowl

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches.

Laura Brioche Cowl

A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.

Midnight Brioche Cowl

Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.

Mireille Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Lace, Seamed.

Ribbed Cowls in 2 Lengths

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib.

Ribbed Cowl

A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Get to the Point Cowl

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Neck Circumference: 24” ; Depth: 10”

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.

Hespera Cowl

This elegant hood and cowl combination is perfect for layering with other Fall garments, for a look that's currently trendy. It's lightweight, beginner-friendly and can be knitted with just one skein!

This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, In-the-round, Lace.

Entwined Capelet

This small, cute capelet features eye-catching cablework. Recommended for intermediate knitters or better!

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.

Emily Braided Cowl

Finished Measurements: 22” circumference and 8” high

Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.

The Amber Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, One-piece, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.

Mindfulness Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.

Phoebe Yoke

This cute yoke or ponchette features seamless construction that uses short rows for shaping. The attractive geometric colorwork completes this charming accessory.

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Short Rows, Stranded.

Zelda Cowl

Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias, Seamed, Stripes.

Columbia Cowl

Finished Measurements: 32” circumference and 12” high

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Seamless, Seed Stitch.

Wych Elm Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, In-the-round, Seamless.

Ellensburg Cowl

Finished Measurements: 42” circumference and 9” tall

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Seamless.

100% That Cowl

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stripes.

Coventry Cowl

Finished Circumference About 27 in. (68.5 cm). Finished Height About 9 in. (23 cm)

A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.

Chandelier Cowl

A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Winterland Cowl

Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish.

Simple Lace Cowl

This quick knitting project features a variety of fun stitches and techniques that create the beautiful texture of the cowl.

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Worked as One Piece.

The Grain Cowl

Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, One-piece, Slip Stitch, Slipped Stitches, Textured pattern.

Mirror Image Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stranded.

Crescendo Cowl

Finished Measurements: Height — approx. 9½”, Circumference — 27”

A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.

Fabulous Fair Isle Cowls

Cowl measures 34" (86 cm) in circumference and 10" (25.5) in length.

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Parallelogram Cowl

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 28 (32)” Height: 11 (15)”

Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.

Mizutamari Snood

Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib.

Chardon Cowl

Finished Measurements: 23” circumference and 13½” high

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Textured pattern.

Owl Family Cowl

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamless.

Norland Park Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Chunky Cable Cowl

A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, In-the-round, One-piece.

Snowfire Cowl

Brioche fans will enjoy this charming offering from Dove Call Knits. Definitely recommended for experienced Brioche knitters.

A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round.

The Cozy Neckwarmer

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Short Rows, Sideways.

Bamboo Chunky Honeycomb Cowl

Finished Measurements: Circumference: 29¾”Height: 15”

A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.

Glacier Cowl

Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.

Rowan Jaeger Dickie

This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Stranded.

Wind Song Cowl

A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.

Arise Cowl

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches.

Cabled Cowl

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, One-piece, Rib, Seamless.

Scribblings Cowl

A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn.

Swizzle Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Ripple.

Chunky Dotty Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Lace Cowl

Free girls knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Worked as One Piece.

Flurry Cowl

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 12” Circumference: 56½”

Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless.