Last Updated on January 13, 2023 by Cyprianne Nolan
This crochet cowl looks far more complicated than it is! Even as a beginner! If you can make a single crochet and a triple crochet then you can make this cowl!
Keep cozy this fall in the Cumberland Cowl. Made from bulky yarn and a larger hook this easy crochet cowl makes up quicker than you would think.
Large enough to wear over the head on cold days or bunch it up like you see in the picture and just look super stylish.
Be sure to make the matching boot cuffs and cozy to match. Great as gifts or a little something for yourself.
Scroll down for the free pattern on my blog or purchase the Cumberland easy crochet cowl pattern download.
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How long should a crochet cowl be?
This is personal choice really. In my opinion I say make whatever feels comfortable for you.
For this crochet cowl you will start by making a chain of 70. This results in a cowl that is quite loose, approximately 34″ around. So, if you would like a snug fit you will want to reduce the number of your beginning chain.
A quick tip is to wrap the chain around your neck to see how it will fit – this is just a rough estimate but you will get an idea the length you may like to make.
IMPORTANT NOTE If you change the number of chains be sure to keep a multiple of 2.

How tall should a crochet cowl be?
This is really up to you. Some people like big cowls that are large and super chunky. And for some smaller is better.
This crochet cowl pattern results in a cowl that is 22” tall.
If you want to change how tall your cowl is just make more or less rounds till you reach the height that is perfect for you.
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How do you crochet a cowl in round?
This crochet cowl must be crocheted in the round. This means that the rounds will be worked continuously and you will not be turning at any point.
Turning with this pattern will result in a completely different looking cowl. Nice but not as beautiful as this feminine texture.
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Free Crochet Cowl Pattern – The Cumberland
Designers Notes
- Skill Level is Easy
- Skills Needed double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, triple crochet
- Sizes Newborn to Adult
- Made with bulky weight yarn
- Written in Standard American terms
- Easily sub worsted weight yarn
Skill Level
Easy
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- rnd – round
- rpt – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- tc – triple crochet
Gauge
Not required for this design
Materials Needed
- L/8.00 mm hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- #5 Bulky 350g
Finished Measurements
34” around x 22” height
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Using 8.00 mm hook
Ch 70 join to 1st ch with sl st. Ch 2
Entire neck warmer is worked in continuous rounds.
Rnd 1: Hdc in 1st chain and each remaining chain. (70)
Rnd 2: (tc, sc) in 1st hdc *sk next hdc (tc, sc) in next hdc* rpt from *to* to end of rnd. (70)
Rnds 3- 39: (tc, sc) in 1st tc *sk next st (tc, sc) in next tc* rpt from *to* to end of rnd. (70)
Rnd 40: Hdc in 1st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends. (70)
Helpful Hint: If you don’t want to count rounds just work continuously until the neck warmer reaches 22 inches in height.
And that is it! Did you love making this? Be sure to check out all the matching cup cozy and boot cuffs.
If you got this far let me know in the comments below if you would like me to post the beanie pattern or slouchy hat pattern next!
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