Crochet Aurelia Cowl
The Crochet Aurelia Cowl is a cozy and stylish accessory perfect for adding a touch of warmth and charm to your outfit. It features intricate crochet detailing that gives it a unique and elegant look. Whether you're heading out for a casual coffee date or a brisk walk in the park, this cowl will keep you snug and fashionable. The soft yarn used to create this cowl adds a luxurious feel, making it a delightful piece to wear during colder months. Embrace the chilly weather with a pop of style by donning the Crochet Aurelia Cowl!
Materials Needed
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook: I/9/5.50mm, G/6/4.00mm
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Measuring Tape
Experience Level
Easy
Gauge
See individual sections for gauge.
Size
One Size: 32″ circumference x 13.5″ H
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- ext sc: extended single crochet
- Mslst2tog: Modified slip stitch 2 together
- yo: yarn over
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- Rep: repeat
- Rnd: round
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- SM: stitch marker
- MC: Main Color
- CA / CB / CC: Contrasting Colors
Special Stitches
Extended single crochet: Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on hook.
Modified slip stitch 2 together: (Yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up a loop) twice, yo, pull through all loops on your hook.
Pattern Notes
Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
Yarn Notes
Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease DK was used for the sample. Other comparable yarns may be used as long as gauge is met.
Colors & Yardage
- Cream (MC): 220 yards
- Goldenrod (CA): 75 yards
- Olive (CB): 115 yards
- Pumpkin (CC): 50 yards
Construction Notes
The cowl ribbing is worked flat and then the edges crocheted together. The body of the cowl is then worked from the ribbing edge down. A crochet rope is then made and inserted into the top ribbing channel.
Gauge Swatch
Gauge: In stitch pattern: 15 sts = 3.75″; 10 rows = 3″.
Tip: The stitch pattern for the cowl ribbing uses a slip stitch technique. As with all slip stitch crochet, it is very easy to tighten up your gauge as you work. When I’m working these stitches I am constantly reminding myself to keep an even tension. If I do not, my work ends up way too small. Making a mental note helps.
Checking your gauge before you begin is very important and can save you the heartache and frustration of having to frog your entire project (or keep you from throwing it across the room) because it’s too big or too small.
Make a Gauge Swatch: To check your gauge, work Rows 1 – 10 of the Cowl Ribbing. Your finished swatch should measure 3.75″ W x 3″ H. Adjust your hook size as necessary.
Crochet Cowl Pattern
Cowl Ribbing with Drawstring
Gauge for ribbing as written: 15 sts = 3.75″; 10 rows = 3″.
Row 1: With MC yarn & a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 16, working through the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in the 1st st, Mslst2tog across. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each st across. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, skip the 1st st, sl st in 2nd st, Mslst2tog across, then add 1 sl st to last st (skipping the 1st st and adding a sl st to the last st will keep your work from slanting). Turn. (15 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each st across. Turn. (15 sts)
Rows 6 – 52: Rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with Row 4. Approximate length at this point should be 15.5″.
Row 53: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each of the first 9 sts, ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, BLO, sc in each remaining st. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 54: Ch 1, sl st in the 1st st, Mslst2tog in each st and ch across. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 55: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each st across. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 56: Ch 1, skip the 1st st, sl st in the 2nd st, Mslst2tog across, then add 1 sl st to last st (skipping the 1st st and adding a sl st to the last st will keep your work from slanting). Turn. (15 sts)
Row 57: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each st across. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 58: Ch 1, sl st in the 1st st, Mslst2tog across. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 59: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each of the first 9 sts, ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, BLO, sc in each remaining st. Turn. (15 sts)
Row 60: Ch 1, skip the 1st st, sl st in the 2nd st, Mslst2tog in each st and ch across, then add 1 sl st to the last st (skipping the 1st st and adding a sl st to the last st will keep your work from slanting). Turn. (15 sts)
Row 61: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each st across. Turn. (15 sts)
Rows 62 – 109: Rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with Row 5. Approximate length at this point should be 32″.
Row 110 (Seam): With Wrong Side facing out, line up the 1st and last rows, ch 1, working through all loops of both layers, sl st each st of the last row to the first row. (15 sts)
Do not fasten off. Turn Right Side out. Continue on to Fold & Seam to Create Channel for the Drawstring.
Fold & Seam to Create Channel for the Drawstring
Step 1: Fold the ribbing in half so that the sides of the rows match up. Use locking stitch markers to hold the edges in place while you crochet them together.
Locking stitch markers are perfect for holding edges together while you seam.
Rnd 1: With MC yarn & a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 1, working through both layers, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (110 sts)
Work a single crochet through both layers and into every stitch around the cowl ribbing.
Tip! If your joining round of single crochet causes your ribbing to cinch inwards, try going up a hook size. You can also add a few more stitches around the perimeter (in multiples of 2), as stitch count isn’t crucial.
Switch to yarn CA and fasten off MC. Continue on to the Body of Cowl.
Body of Cowl
Gauge: With a 5.50mm crochet hook, alternating FLO ext sc & BLO ext sc: 14 sts = 4″; 8 rows = 3″.
The Body of Cowl is a repeat of 2 simple rounds. Stripes are created by working 2 or 3 rounds of each color. The Body of Cowl is 30 rounds of the simple repeat, plus a round of single crochet.
Working Color Changes
I chose to fasten off at each new color change, but to save on the number of ends that need to be woven in, instead of fastening off, you can carry your yarn up.
Striped Cowl
You can choose your own stripe pattern, or work the following color sequence to match the cowl in the photos:
3 Rnds CA; 2 Rnds MC; 2 Rnds CB; 3 Rnds MC; 2 Rnds CC; 2 Rnds MC; 3 Rnds CA; 2 Rnds CB; 2 Rnds CC; 3 Rnds CB; 3 Rnds MC; 4 Rnds CB.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, (FLO ext sc in the next st, BLO ext sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (110 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (BLO ext sc in the next st, FLO ext sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (110 sts)
Rnds 3 – 30: Rep Rnds 1 – 2.
Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (110 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Continue on to the Drawstring/Crochet Rope & Alternative.
Drawstring / Crochet Rope & Alternative
An Easy Crochet Rope Alternative: The easiest alternative is to double or triple strand your yarn. Then using a larger crochet hook, create a chain that is 64″ L, or desired length. Tie a knot at each end.
After you complete your cowl, add a personalized touch with leather tags.