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Free Patterns
Fittleworth Cowl
Using just one color at a time, easy slip stitch colorwork creates a striking design. Designed by Sarah Knight who says this is a great first colorwork project. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Sport weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Loveknitting
- Get the recommended Cascade 220 Sport yarn at Loveknitting
- See more patterns by Sarah Knight
Large Eyelet Rib Cowl
Easy cowl knit with a 4 round repeat pattern. Worsted weight. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns. Rated very easy by Ravelrers.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Venezia Worsted yarn at Amazon
- See more 4 Row Repeat Knitting Patterns
Roly Poly Cowl
Three-dimensional stitch knit with a 10 stitch 16 round repeat pattern, but there are only 4 different rounds. Designed by Wei Wilkins. Sport weight yarn. Rated easy by the designer.
Embracement
Neckwarmer knit flat with an easy slipped stitch pattern. The narrow end of the neck wrap slides through a pair of strategically placed holes, making it adjustable and easy to take on and off. Designed by CLaura Crowley. Worsted weight yarn. Rated very easy by Ravelrers.
One Skein Copilot Cowl
This easy features a mesh lace separated by garter stitch sections. Designed to use one skein of that special fingering weight (4ply) yarn., it can be adjusted in both length and width. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Dominique Trad
Sheaf Cowl
This easy cowl is knit lengthwise with an 8 row repeat. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight. Designed by Kathy North
Easy Charming Cowl
This easy lace cowl is knit with a 2-row repeat seed stitch followed by a 1-row repeat lace stitch. Designed by Mareva Lynde for Red Heart.
Drop Stitch Cowl
This easy cowl by Margo Snyder can be worked in any colors with any weight of yarn. Great stash buster!
Layer Cake Loop
Easy infinity scarf cowl is reversible and features 3 textures knit on circular needles. Designed by steepndeep. Pictured project by mtorresusa
Ribbed Cowlette
This easy cowl/ shoulder cozy is knit in with 2 row repeat mesh and ribbing. Super Bulky yarn. Designed by Shannon Charles for Estelle Yarns. Rated easy by Ravelrers and the designer.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Spuntaneous yarn at Amazon
Bulky Lace Cowl
This cowl from NobleKnits is knit in a super bulky ombre yarn that works up in just a few hours. The easy 4 row lace repeat is a perfect first lace project.
Nightfall Infinity Scarf Cowl
The gradient effect in this easy infinity scarf is created with 3 colors of yarn in seed stitch. Designed in two sizes by Kristine Vejar Pictured project by noeknitter
Drop Stitch Cowl
This easy cowl by Red Heart features a drop stitch pattern that looks great in multi-colored yarn. Uses just one ball of the recommended yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn at Red Heart
- See more Colorful Cowl Knitting Patterns
Beginnings
This easy and versatile design by Erron Anderson can be worn many different ways and is knit in garter stitch and dressed up with buttons. A great quick project for beginners.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Aran weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
- Shop for handmade buttons on Etsy
Slouchy Cowl
Moebius cowl is a quick knit with two strands of bulky yarn held together and easy enough for beginners. Designed by nina: a well-knit shop. Pictured project by vanesapolo
Interpretations Scarf
I’m fascinated by the look of this scarf / cowl. It’s actually easy and the effect of the floating loops of yarn is made by knitting with laceweight yarn alternating with a bulky multi-color yarn. Poncho pattern also included. Designed by Laura Cunitz
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Crystal Palace Mochi Plus yarn on Etsy
- Get the recommended lace Cascade Yarns Kid Seta on Etsy
Rendezvous Cowl
Easy fast cowl knit flat in garter stitch with super bulky yarn inspired by Claire’s cowl in Outlander.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get super bulky yarn for this pattern at Red Heart
- See more Outlander Inspired Knitting Patterns
- See more Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns
Stockholm Infinity Scarf
This cowl features a completely reversible stitch pattern with a 4 row repeat that is easy to memorize. Designed by knittedblissJC
Patterns for Purchase
Mendia Cowl
Easy cowl features an eyelet edging with twisted ribbing merging into a fun twisted eyelet chevron pattern. Designed by Ambah O’Brien. Pictured project by Tatterz
Challah Infinity Scarf
Easy braided scarf cowl features contrasting textures.
Firehouse Alley Infinity Scarf Cowl
Easy to remember stitch patterns in sections of lace and texture make a fabric that’s beautiful loose or wrapped around the neck. Designed by Bonnie Sennott. Finished Size: 66″ circumference and 16½” wide.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Interweave
- Also available in knit.wear, Fall/Winter 2016
Maverick Cowl
Easy infinity scarf combines color and texture for a bold, fashion-forward look. Designed by Benjamin Matthews.
Forest Canopy Cowl
Quick easy cowl features a reversible, deep textured stitch pattern that folds, drapes, and wraps perfectly around you. Suitable for beginners, it’s knit in super bulky yarn.
Ribbed Hugger Cowl
Easy versatile wrap that can be worn many ways knit in garter stitch and suitable for a beginner according to the designer. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn Designed by CharmedFibers
On the Fringes Capelet Poncho
Easy short poncho features a cowl neck and fringe
