Cozy Crochet Granny Stripe Cowl — Easy DK-Weight Pattern (UK Terms)

Warm, colorful and quick to make, the Crochet Granny Stripe Cowl is a cozy accessory perfect for chilly days. Worked in a classic granny-stripe cluster pattern in DK-weight yarn, this cowl sits comfortably around the neck and shows off bold striping in muted tones. The pattern below is written in UK terms; US equivalents are given where helpful.

About this pattern

Finished size: approx 68cm (26 3/4 in) circumference x 25cm (9 3/4 in) height. The cowl is worked in the round from a foundation chain joined into a loop, with alternating rounds of treble (UK) clusters and a final round of double crochet for a neat finish.

UK Terms

US equivalents are given below:

UK double crochet = US single crochet

UK treble crochet = US double crochet

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• dc = double crochet (UK)
• tr = treble crochet (UK)
• sts = stitches
• sk sts = skip stitches

What you will need

• 4 mm (US 6/G) hook
• 1 x 50g ball each of Rico Baby Classic DK in Smokey Rose (39) [A], Smoke Blue (42) [B], Dusky Pink (40) [C], Steel Grey (44) [D]
• Tapestry needle

Pattern

Foundation Chain

Using colour A, ch 288. Sl st into first ch to join round.

Round 1

ch 1, dc 288 (beginning in same st as the ch). Sl st to first dc to join round.

Round 2

(ch 3 (counts as tr), 2tr) in same st, ch 1, *sk 3 sts, 3tr in next st, ch 1* repeat around. Sl st into top of ch-3 to join round, sl st to first ch-1 space. Fasten off yarn and attach new colour.

Round 3

Using colour C, (ch 3 (counts as tr), 2tr) in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, 3tr in next ch-1 space* repeat around. Sl st into top of ch-3 to join round, sl st to first ch-1 space. Fasten off yarn and attach new colour.

Rounds 4-30

Repeat Round 3, changing colours as preferred to create the stripe sequence.

Color Order

The colour order used in the sample: D, C, D, B, D, C, B, A, C, A, C, B, A, B, D, B, C, A, C, D, A, B, D, A, C, B, D

Round 31

ch 1, dc around. Sl st to join round. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing tips

• Weave in ends securely with a tapestry needle, working ends back through a few stitches to hide them.
• Gently block the finished cowl if desired to even out stitches and flatten seams; follow the yarn manufacturer's care instructions.
• To vary the size, adjust the foundation chain in multiples that suit the cluster repeat and make the cowl taller by adding more repeat rounds.

Enjoy wearing your handmade Crochet Granny Stripe Cowl — a quick, stylish knit-alike project that makes a great gift or wardrobe staple.