The Ashby Cowl-Free Crochet Pattern
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Looking for a last minute gift? The Ashby Cowl is the perfect thing to whip up today! Made with a simple stitch repeat you’ll have a gorgeous new cowl to gift in no time. Scroll down for the free pattern or grab a PDF copy in my shop!
The Ashby Cowl was a part of Marly Bird’s 24 Days of Quickies you can find all past, current and future patterns featured on Marly’s blog.
I’ve been wanting to create a comfy winter cowl for a while now and knew that it needed to be a bit lighter weight since we don’t get super cold days here in California. The Ashby cowl is the perfect light weight cowl for those breezy California winter days. Made with the ultra soft Red Heart Amore yarn and a 6mm hook it works up fast, making it a perfect last minute gift.
The simple block stitch gives it a gorgeous texture and I’ve included a photo tutorial for it below. This is the first time I’ve used this stitch and now I’m in love! I may already have a few more designs in mine for this one. So grab a couple skeins of yarn and make one today!
The Ashby Cowl
Materials:
270 yards of Red Heart Amore in Chamomile or similar worsted weight yarn.
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
Ch- chain
St(s)- stitch(es)
Sk- skip
Sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
BS- block stitch (see special stitches)
WS- wrong side
RS- right side
BLO- back loop only
Notes:
1.Pattern is worked in rows and then seamed together to form a cowl.
2.Chains at beginning of rounds and rows do not count as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
3.Each block stitch is worked over two stitches and counts as two stitches in st count at end of rows.
4.The RS of the cowl faces you when working the sc rows.
Size:
13.5”wide X 10.25”high when seamed together.
Gauge:
12 sts X 13 rows in sc = 4” square
Special Stitches:
Block Stitch: dc in st indicated, then *yo and insert hook from front to back around the dc post, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops, repeat from * 2 more times (four loops on hook), yo and draw through all four loops to finish stitch.
Pattern:
Main Piece:
Ch 32
Row 1 (RS): sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (31)
Row 2 (WS): ch 3 (counts as 1st st), BS in next st, sk 1, dc, *BS, sk 1, dc, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (31)
Row 3: sc in each st across, turn. (31)
Row 4-50: repeat Rows 2 & 3.
Fold cowl in half with RS facing each other and sl st short ends together.
Edges:
Turn cowl RS out and ch 1,
Row 1: sc evenly around edge of cowl, working 2 sc around each ch 3 or dc row and 1 sc in each sc row, sl st to top of 1st to join. (78)
Row 2: ch 1, sl st in the BLO of the same st as join and in each st around, sl st to top of 1st st to join. (78)
Fasten off.
Attach yarn on other edge at seam, ch 1 and repeat Rows 1 & 2 of edge.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Now go enjoy your new Ashby cowl or wrap it up and give it to your friends and family as a last minute gift.
Happy Crocheting!
Meghan
