Chunky crochet cowl pattern
This chunky crochet cowl pattern is a quick and cozy project for chilly days. The soft texture and super bulky yarn make it warm, stylish, and perfect for handmade gifts or everyday winter wear.
Quick answer
This beginner chunky crochet cowl is worked flat in rows using super bulky weight (#6) yarn and a P-15 (10 mm) crochet hook. Double crochet stitches worked in the back loops create the ribbed texture, then the two short ends are sewn together to form the cowl. The rectangle measures approximately 13 × 32 inches (33 × 81 cm) before seaming.
Chunky crochet cowl pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet, back-loop-only stitches, a simple row repeat, and basic seaming to join the cowl.
Materials needed
- P-15 (10 mm) crochet hook
- Super bulky weight yarn (#6) — approximately 160 yards (145 m)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished size
The rectangle measures approximately 13 inches wide × 32 inches long (33 × 81 cm) before the ends are sewn together.
Gauge
9 dc BLO × 4 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- rem = remaining
Pattern notes
- The cowl is worked flat in rows, then the short ends are sewn together.
- Beginning with Row 2, work the double crochet stitches in the back loops only to create the ribbed texture.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Chunky crochet cowl pattern instructions
Row 1: Ch 30, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch. Turn. (28 stitches)
Rows 2–32: Ch 2, dc BLO in each st across. Turn. (28 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use the tail and a yarn needle to sew the two short ends of the cowl together. Weave in the remaining tail securely.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
