Crochet Hooded Cowl – Free Pattern

Stay warm on chilly days with this Crochet Hooded Cowl, a cozy two in one accessory that combines the warmth of a scarf with the practicality of a hood. This free crochet pattern is perfect for creating a stylish winter accessory without taking on a large project.

The design features a textured cowl that sits comfortably around your neck, with a hood for extra warmth. You can leave the hood up on cooler days or leave it down for a more relaxed look.

Made using a combination of single crochet and double crochet, this hooded cowl has a lovely textured finish without requiring complicated techniques. It’s a satisfying project for crocheters who are comfortable with the basic stitches and want to try something a little different.

For my version, I combined a strand of fine merino wool with a strand of mohair yarn. Working these two yarns together creates a soft, lightweight accessory with a delicate, fluffy finish.

The pattern also allows you to adjust the circumference and height of the cowl to suit your preferences.

How the Crochet Hooded Cowl is Constructed

The Crochet Hooded Cowl is made in two main sections: a textured cowl that wraps around the neck and a separate hood that is attached afterwards.

We begin by crocheting the cowl in the round, using a combination of single crochet and double crochet stitches. pairing these two basic stitches creates the textured appearance of the finished accessory.

You can adjust the cowl to make it wider or more snug by increasing or decreasing the number of foundation chains. Just make sure your starting chain count remains a multiple of 2.

Continue working in round until the cowl reaches your desired height. Adding more rounds will create a taller neck section, while fewer rounds will give you a shorter cowl.

Once the cowl is complete, we move on to the hood. This section is worked flat in two separate, identical pieces rather than in the round.

Each hood piece includes some decreasing to create the required shape. The two pieces are then seamed together to form the hood.

Finally the completed hood is sewn to the cowl, and a finishing round of single crochet is worked around the hood opening for a neat edge.

Yarn

For my Crochet Hooded Cowl, I used two different yarns held together to create a beautifully soft, lightweight accessory with a delicate, fluffy finish.

The first yarn is Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino, a sport weight yarn made from 100% wool. I paired this with Hobbii Friends Kidsilk, a lace weight blend of mohair, silk and wool. Working with one strand of each yarn held together creates a lovely combination of softness, warmth and drape. The Kidsilk adds a subtle, fuzzy halo, while the merino provides structure and helps the crochet stitches stand out.

Can I use a Different Yarn?

Absolutely! If you would prefer not to work with two strands of yarn, you can substitute a single strand of DK yarn.

However, different yarns can produce different results, so I recommend making a gauge swatch before starting. This will help you achieve the correct measurements and ensure your finished hooded cowl fits as intended.

You can also experiment with different fiber blends depending on the finish you prefer. A smooth yarn will give your stitches a more defined appearance, while a yarn containing mohair will create a softer, fluffier effect.

Materials

• Yarn: Hobbii Extra Fine Merino held with Hobbii Friends Kidsilk
• Quantity: 3 balls of Extra Fine Merino, 3 balls of Kidsilk
• Crochet hook: 4.5 mm
• Notions: yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Stitches & Abbreviations

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

slst – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

rep – repeat

yo – yarn over

tch – turning chain

SPECIAL STITCH: dc/sc2tog = yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, insert hook in next st and draw up loop, yo, draw through 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

ch 1 does not count as a stitch

Do not turn at the end of every round until mentioned in pattern.

CROCHET HOODED COWL PATTERN

Cowl section

Ch 90. sl st to first ch to work in the round.

Round 1: ch 1, sc in same st, dc in next, *sc in next st, dc in next st, rep from * around. Slst to first sc to close the round. [90 sts]

Round 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around. Slst to top of beginning ch 3 to close the round.

Rep rounds 1-2 until this neck section measures approximately 10″ in height. You can add or subtract more rows here if you want a different height.

Fasten off.

Hood section (make 2)

Ch 46

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), *sc in next st, dc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Rep rows 1-2 until you reach a height of 10″. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

Next row: ch 1, skip first dc, *dc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Next row: ch 3, *sc in next st, dc in next st, rep from * across until 2 sts rem, dc/sc2tog over last 2 sts, turn.

Rep last 2 rows a further 4 more times. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for seaming the two hood pieces together.

Lay one hood piece on top of the other with both decrease edges touching each other. Seam entire outer edges of hood together.

Next take the neck section and lay on a flat surface. Position the hood around the neck section and secure with some interlocking stitch markers to secure in place. Seam the hood to the neck section.

Attach yarn anywhere along the bottom edge edge of the hood section and sc all the way around for two rounds, slip stitching to the first sc at the end of each round to close.

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.