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Cowls: 1103 Free Patterns
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Cowls
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.
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.
Timeless Cowl
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Bright Side Cowl
This eye-catching cowl features beautiful texture work and vertical color transitions. Check it out!
MEASUREMENTS Approx 13½" [34 cm] high x 24" [61 cm] around.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Rib, Seamed, Sideways.
Gotta Split Brioche Cowl
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round.
Crossed Lace Snood
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
Loop-de-Loop Cowl, Hat and Mittens
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches, Stranded.
Tetrominoes Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Mosaic, Seamed, Stranded.
Any Season, Any Reason Cowl
A free knitting pattern using any gauge-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Slipped Stitches.
XORN Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Sideways, Stripes.
Watermelon Snow Cowl
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double Knitting, I-Cord, In-the-round, Moebius.
Woolstok Light Cowl
Finished Measurements: 54” circumference and 8½” wide
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
Contours Cowl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 63” Height: 14¼”
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.
Biker’s Cowl / Dickie
A free men's knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
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.