Looking for a cozy accessory with plenty of texture and style? The Alexis Cowl is a beautiful chunky crochet cowl pattern featuring simple cable stitches and charming button details. The cables give this cowl an elegant, eye-catching look, but the pattern is easier than it might appear!
Made with bulky weight yarn, this cozy cowl works up quickly and adds the perfect finishing touch to your favorite winter outfits.
What You’ll Love About This Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern
- Chunky crochet cowl pattern with beautiful, textured cables
- Eye-catching design that’s easier to crochet than it looks
- Bulky-weight yarn works up quickly into a warm and cozy winter accessory
- Button details add a charming finishing touch
- Quick to make for a last-minute gift or an easy wardrobe update
Pattern Inspiration
The Alexis Cowl was designed when I was on a crochet cables kick. I wanted to make all the things with crochet cables!
So I came up with this simple design with beautiful cables that look more complex than they actually are! The pattern is worked in rows and the buttons are added at the end.
I went with a bulky yarn because I wanted this design to be quick and easy and the cowl to be cozy and warm!
Chunky Crochet Cowl Pattern Details
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: One Size – 33” x 8”
Hook Size: L/11 (8.0mm)
Yardage: 220 yards bulky (#5) weight yarn
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Yarn for the Chunky Crochet Cowl
This chunky crochet cowl pattern calls for bulky (#5) weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Yarn’s Hue + Me in the colorway Rose Water.
Hue + Me yarn is a bulky (#5) weight yarn that is 80% acrylic and 20% wool. I love the muted tones in the colors of this yarn line. They are so nice and great for fall!
You will need approximately 2 balls of Hue + Me or 220 yards of bulky weight yarn.
Frequently Asked Questions
How easy is this crochet cable cowl pattern?
The pattern is rated Intermediate, but don’t let that scare you away! You’ll need to be comfortable with the basic crochet stitches, along with front and back post double and triple crochet.
If you’re an adventurous beginner looking to try crochet cables for the first time, this would be a great project to start with. The cable design is relatively simple and offers an approachable introduction to the technique.
What is chunky yarn?
“Chunky” isn’t actually a specific yarn weight. It’s a more general term used to describe thicker yarns, typically category 5 and above. The yarn used for this chunky crochet cowl pattern is bulky (#5) weight, which gives the cowl that cozy, chunky look while still providing enough drape to make it comfortable to wear.
Bulky yarn is especially nice for a first cable project because the larger stitches make the design easier to see as you’re working. It also works up quickly and creates a thick, warm fabric that’s perfect for chilly winter days.
Where do I add the buttonholes to this crochet cowl?
The buttonholes are worked into the first round of the trim. You’ll crochet the body of the cowl first, then add the trim around the edges. As you work the first round of the trim, you’ll leave ch 2 spaces along one edge to form the buttonholes.
Do you have any other crochet patterns using cables?
Yes, lots! Once I got on a crochet cables kick, I designed several other patterns using the technique, including a traditional scarf, headband, ear warmer, tunic, peplum tee, and sweater.
Once you’ve finished this chunky cabled cowl, you’ll have some cable experience under your belt and can feel confident trying one of these larger projects. Who knows, you might just find yourself hooked on crochet cables, too!
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Alexis Cabled Cowl
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Alexis Cabled Cowl Crochet Pattern
Materials
220 yards #5 bulky weight yarn
Shown here: Lion Brand Hue & Me in Rose Water
L/11 – 8.00mm crochet hook
Scissors
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle
Three 1” buttons
Difficulty
Intermediate
Gauge
9 hdc= 4”
Sizing
One Size – 33” x 8”
Pattern Notes
Starting chain does not count as first stitch.
FPdc: Yarn over, insert hook behind post, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
BPdc: Yarn over, insert hook in front of post, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
FPtc: Yarn over twice, insert hook in front of post, yarn over, pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
ch- chain
hdc- half double crochet
FPdc- front post double crochet
BPdc- back post double crochet
FPtc- front post triple crochet
st- stitch(es)
**- repeat what is inside these symbols
Cowl
Ch 75
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (74)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in 1st 4 st, *1 FPdc in next 6 st, 1 hdc in next 4 st*, repeat across. (74)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in 1st 4 st, *1 BPdc in next 6 st, 1 hdc in next 4 st*, repeat across. (74)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in 1st 4 st, *skip 3 st, 1 FPtc in next 3, working in front of the 3 st you just made, 1 FPtc in each of the 3 skipped st, 1 hdc in next 4 st*, repeat across. (74)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in 1st 4 st, *1 BPdc in next 6 st, 1 hdc in next 4 st*, repeat across. (74)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in 1st 4 st, *1 FPdc in next 6 st, 1 hdc in next 4 st*, repeat across. (74)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in 1st 4 st, *1 BPdc in next 6 st, 1 hdc in next 4 st*, repeat across. (74)
Repeat rows 4-7 one more time. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Trim.
Trim
Round 1: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across, 2 hdc in corner, (ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) worked evenly down side of cowl, 2 hdc in corner, 1 hdc in each ch across bottom of cowl, 2 hdc in corner, 1 hdc evenly up the other side, join to 1st st. (176 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across, working 2 hdc in each ch-2 space, join to 1st st. (176 hdc)
Fasten off. Sew buttons to the bottom corner of the trim, opposite of the button holes.
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Love your style and that color!
I’ve made this cowl a few times! It’s a beautiful pattern!
This looks so awesome I can’t wait to make this!!
Love this pattern. I have started it and it is going well. Just wondering if I am putting in button holes. I don’t see it mentioned in the pattern.
Thank you!
Yes, it’s the first row of the trim.