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Introducing this free crochet cowl pattern, The Cedar Cowl. This is a great cowl style scarf perfect for  beginners.

This is a super cozy circle scarf made with Bernat Softee Chunky (6) super bulky yarn in dark green and it is perfect for fall and winter weather when you need protection from the cold.

You can make this Cedar Cowl with the Half Double Crochet Stitch, which is a beginner friendly stitch.

 

 

I wanted to make this a stylish ribbed design that was also a simple pattern for beginners. Often as a beginner to crochet it is hard to find a simple pattern that you can make up and have as an accessory you can wear with pride. This free crochet cowl pattern is one of those patterns. Using the large hook makes the airy stitches that make this scarf super cozy.

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About the Yarn.

I made my first  Cedar Cowl with super bulky weight yarn, (6) and I use Bernat Softee Chunky yarn.

Bernat Softee Chunky yarn is a super-bulky weight yarn thats perfect for knit and crochet garments, accessories, and home decor projects. It is available in a range of solid and multi-colored shades, from neutrals to brights, this yarn is ideal for many different patterns.

The bulky gauge works up quickly, with excellent stitch definition. Conveniently machine washable and dryable for easy care. This yarn is the go to yarn for makers as it is so quick to work up and makes the softest projects imaginable.

It also comes in a huge selections of gorgeous colours. I used the dark green for the ones in this picture.

Other Super Bulky/Bulky Yarns Work Tool

When I made my video tutorial for the Cedar Cowl I tried another (6) weight yarn, Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick and I really love the way this one turned out too.

The cool thing is that the Cedar Cowl made with either yarn is super warm and can be used as a snood too if you want to keep your head warmer. I love that is doubles as a snood and it is such an easy pattern to work up for a nice cozy cowl scarf.

Description of The Cedar Cowl.

This easy Cedar Cowl a beautiful ribbed cowl and it is made with the half double crochet stitch. It is made flat so you turn your work after each row.

The ribbed effect is created by working into the back loop only of the stitches.   This is a great technique to create the ribbed texture.   It is made flat and then joined together at the seam with the slip stitch.

Here is a close up of how the ribbing looks.

 

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New to Back Loop Only Stitch.

I have a video for how to do the Back Loop Only stitch on my You Tube Channel! This is for the back loop only stitch into the single crochet, but you will be able to see where you should be making your half double crochet in the back loop only if you watch this video.

Here is the right handed version

 

And here is the left handed version.

You can get the ad free Cedar Cowl PDF on Ravelry if you like to print out a paper copy.

Are You A Visual Learner.

I have just added left and right handed video tutorials for the Cedar Cowl to my YouTube Channel.

Here it the right handed one.

And here is the left handed one.

If you like scarves you might want to check out my Take Me Outside Infinity Scarf Pattern.

The Cascade Scarf or The Super Scrappy Scarf. Both are modern crochet patterns I am sure you will love them.

 

The Cedar Cowl 

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2023

 

Introducing the Cedar Cowl, a great cowl style scarf perfect for  beginners.

This is a super cozy circle scarf made with Bernat Softee Chunky (6) super bulky yarn and it looks so great with the ribbed effect.

You can make this Cedar Cowl with the half double crochet stitch, which is a great beginner stitch.

 

 

 

The Cedar Cowl Scarf.

 

     

 

Size:

Finished Scarf Size: 30“/ 76 cm in circumference approximately.

Laid flat it measures 14”/ 35.3cm tall by 15”/38 cm wide. .

 

Supplies you will need:

Yarn: 2 skeins of Benat Softee Chunky Yarn. A Super Bulky (6) yarn.

It is 100% acrylic, 3.5oz/100g, and 108 yds/99m. I used Dark Green for this cowl.

Hook: size, US N /15-10.00 mm.

Notions: Tapestry needle and scissors.

Gauge: 1.5 hdc and 3 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

st or sts – stitch or stitches
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sk = skip
hdc = half double crochet
blo = back loop only

This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.

US Half double crochet (hdc)

UK Half treble crochet (htr)

 

Special Stitch for the Pattern:

Back Loop Only BLO

This cowl is created using the half double crochet back loop only stitch.  (hdcblo). This gives it the interesting soft ribbed texture.

 

When you see blo after hdc it is to indicate that you do the specified stitch into the back loop only of the previous stitch. I have a video on how to find the back loop when doing the single crochet on my youtube channel. You will use the same technique with the half double crochet.

Here is a close up of what the ribbed cowl looks like using the blo technique.

 

 

 

 

Increasing and decreasing the pattern for the cowl which is made flat.

For a taller cowl you can chain more stitches for the foundation row.

To make a smaller cowl circumference you can crochet less rows, always ending with an even row.

To make it wider crochet more rows. Always ending at the end of an even row.

 

Instructions:

This cowl is worked flat so you will turn your work at the end of each round.

 Please note that the Ch 1 worked at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.

Chain 29

Row 1: hdc into the second ch from the hook and hdc into each ch to the end of the row. Turn work. (28 hdc)

Row 2: Ch1, hdc blo into the first st and into each st across, turn work. (28)

Row 3: Ch1, hdcblo into the first st and into each st across, turn work. (28)

Row 4-31: ch1, hdcblo into the first st and into each st across, turn your work.   (28)

Row 32: ch1, hdcblo into the first st and into each st across (28)

Do not fasten off.

Fold in half so short sides meet and seam together using a slst. You can also use a whip stitch if you prefer.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

I hope you enjoy your Cedar Cowl.

I am happy to answer any questions you may have, just message me at carrowaycrochet@outlook.com

 

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More Places to Find Crochet Free Patterns:

If you love crochet, you can find over a thousand free crochet patterns including some for crop tops and bralettes over at All Free Crochet

I am honoured to have my free crochet bralette pattern, the Earth Mother Bralette Pattern added to the All Free Crochet site.

It is a great resource for crochet lovers and I am proud to also have my Take Me Outside Infinity Scarf Pattern posted over on the All Free Crochet Site.

 

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