Crochet Waffle Stitch Cowl

Aug 08, 2025 10:43 AM

Crochet Waffle Stitch Cowl: A Cozy and Stylish Winter Accessory to Keep You Warm

Imagine wrapping yourself in cozy warmth with a Crochet Waffle Stitch Cowl! This stylish accessory adds a touch of handmade charm to any outfit while keeping you toasty during chilly days. The textured waffle stitch creates a beautiful ribbed pattern that is both visually appealing and functional. With soft yarn and a crochet hook in hand, you can easily create this cowl to complement your winter wardrobe or make it as a thoughtful gift for a friend. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a fun and rewarding way to express your creativity while staying snug and fashionable. So grab your supplies, put on your favorite music or podcast, and get ready to crochet your way to comfort and style with a delightful Waffle Stitch Cowl!

Pattern Difficulty

Easy

Finished Measurements

9 inches (23 cm), 11 inches (28 cm)

Materials Needed

Lion Brand, Heartland, worsted 4 [100% acrylic; 251 yards / 230 m per 142 g skein]; color: Wolf Trap; 2 skeins
K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Brim Gauge

4 dc by 3 rows = 1 in (2.5 cm)

Waffle Stitch Gauge

14 DC by 12 rows = 4 in (10 cm)

Abbreviations

Chain [CH]
Double Crochet [DC]
Slip Stitch [Sl St]
Yarn Over [YO]
Repeat [REP]
Stitch [ST]

Special Stitches

Back Post Double Crochet [BPDC]

Instructions: YO, insert your hook from back to front around the post of the next stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops on hook, YO and pull through remaining two loops.

Foundation Double Crochet [FDC]

Instructions: CH 2, YO, insert hook into the first CH, YO, pull through, YO, pull through one loop (creates a CH), YO, pull through two loops, YO, pull through last two loops. Repeat the stitch into the CH created at the beginning of the stitch.

Front Post Double Crochet [FPDC]

Instructions: YO, insert your hook from front to back around the post of the next stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops on hook, YO and pull through remaining two loops.

Pattern Notes

Cowl is worked from bottom up, starting with the brim then moving to the body.
Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
Join with a slip stitch to 1st stitch in round.
CH 1 at beginning of round does not count as stitch.
To adjust the width of the cowl, work multiples of 6 in the foundation round.
To adjust the height of the cowl, repeat rounds 7-8 until you get the height you desire.

Cowl Brim

Foundation Round

Leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail, 96 Foundation Double Crochet, join (See Pattern Notes), using the beginning tail, sew the bottom of the round closed. (96 DC)