Do you love experimenting with different crochet stitches? Why not try three of them in one beautiful, quick project? The Catherine Cowl is a unique crochet scarf pattern that combines some of my favorite stitches to create a warm, textured design you’ll love wearing all season long. With three different length options to choose from, you can make it as a cozy cowl or a longer infinity scarf depending on your style.
This free crochet scarf pattern is perfect for crocheters who enjoy textured, stitch-rich designs that still work up quickly. The Catherine Cowl makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves scarves!
What You’ll Love About this Unique Crochet Scarf Pattern
Here’s what makes this pattern such a fun and rewarding project to make.
- Three unique crochet stitches create an engaging and textured crafting experience
- Perfect for adventurous beginners who want to learn new stitches while building confidence
- A quick, satisfying project that makes a great last-minute handmade gift
- Clear, easy-to-follow written instructions to guide you every step of the way
- Three length options to choose from: cowl, short infinity scarf, or long infinity scarf
Pattern Inspiration
The Catherine Cowl was one of my very first published crochet patterns! I was new to designing and wanted to create a design with a combination of all of my favorite crochet stitches!
So I created the crochet cowl pattern featuring stitches and techniques like the double crochet, half double crochet, camel stitch, back loop only, and Celtic Weave crochet in the round!
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Pattern Details for this Unique Crochet Scarf
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Choose from 28”, 47”, or 60”
Hook Size: K/10.5 (6.5mm)
Yardage: 250 – 500 yards worsted (#4) weight yarn
The pattern is worked in the round. There are three length options for this pattern for you to choose from. The cowl length is the one pictured.
You will need to know basic stitches like single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet. You will also need to know some more advanced stitches like the camel stitch and Celtic weave stitch.
Check out the tutorials for those stitches linked above!
Be sure to check out the matching Catherine Hat! This hat pattern uses the same fun stitches as the scarf to create a unique toque style winter hat!
The Yarn
This crochet cowl pattern calls for worsted (#4) weight yarn. I used WeCrochet Brava Worsted for mine. I used the colorway Coral.
Brava worsted is one of my go-to worsted weight acrylic yarns! It is so nice, so affordable, and comes in a huge variety of colors!
Frequently Asked Questions
How easy is this crochet cowl pattern?
This pattern is rated intermediate, but adventurous beginners should be able to complete it with a little patience. It’s a great quick project for learning new stitches and expanding your crochet skill set in a fun, approachable way.
How do I make the unique crochet stitches in this cowl pattern?
Yes! This pattern uses basic stitches and techniques such as single crochet, half double crochet, and working in the back loop. It also includes a few more textured stitches, but don’t be intimidated if you haven’t tried them before.
You can follow my crochet stitch tutorials for extra guidance on the camel stitch and Celtic weave stitch (both of these have video tutorials)!
How long does it take to make this crochet cowl?
This depends on the length you choose, but most crocheters can complete the cowl or short infinity scarf in a few evenings. The longer scarf versions will take a bit more time, but the textured stitch pattern works up smoothly once you get into the rhythm, making it a satisfying and enjoyable project from start to finish.
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Catherine Cowl
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Catherine Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
Materials Needed
#4 Worsted weight yarn
Size K (6.5mm) hook or hook to obtain gauge
Measuring tape
Darning needle for weaving in ends
Gauge
7 fhdc=3
Pattern Notes
If your gauge is a little off, that’s okay. You mostly want your starting chainless hdc foundation to be the correct length before you join to the first stitch. Pattern is worked in the round, joining at the end of each round.
You will have a seam but you can place the seam at the back of the neck and it will never be seen.
Approximate length:
Cowl 28”
Short Infinity 47”
Long Infinity 60”
Stitches Needed and Abbreviations
fhdc- chainless foundation hdc
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
dc- double crochet
fptc- front post triple crochet
blo- back loop only
3rd loop hdc- work your hdc into the 3rd loop of the previous round of hdc.
rs- right side
**- repeat from
To Start: work 92 fhdc for cowl, 140 fhdc for short infinity, and 180 fhdc for long
infinity. Join to first st. (you will stitch the ends together at the end)
Round 1: (rs facing you) Ch 1, working into the 3rd loop of the fhdc, hdc in same stitch as
your ch 1 and in each stitch around, join.
Round 2: Ch1, 3rd loop hdc into the same stitch and in each stitch around, join.
Round 3: Repeat round 2.
Round 4: Ch 3, *skip 2 stitches, fptc in next 2 stitches. Working over the 2 stitches you
just made fptc in the 2 skipped stitches.* Repeat around, join.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join.
Round 6: Ch 2, blo dc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join.
Round 7: Ch 1, blo hdc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join.
Round 8: repeat Round 6.
Round 9: repeat Round 7.
Repeat rounds 1-9 one two more times. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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