The Semper Cowl-Free Crochet Pattern
It’s official…Fall is here! It’s time for chilly nights, pumpkin spice everything and of course some super cozy crochet. Get ready for cooler temps with The Semper Cowl. This quick and easy crochet cowl makes the perfect statement piece to add to your wardrobe. Find the free pattern below or grab the PDF version in my shop.
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I can hardly believe that October is almost here. If you follow me on Instagram you may remember seeing this gorgeous cowl back in July. It was a part of a fun little Holiday Bundle and now I’m finally getting the free version up on the blog for you.
The Semper Cowl uses the ultra soft Woolfolk Far worsted weight yarn. Seriously this yarn is THE SOFTEST yarn I’ve ever felt. I picked it up at Stitches West earlier this year and the colors are some of my all time favorites.
I used basic single crochet stitches in a unique way to create a ribbed look. It works up quick and is a great project for the advanced beginner. Feel free to substitute with any of your favorite worsted weight yarns. The color options are endless with this one.
I chose the name Semper because it means “always faithful.” I think this cowl will be a constant in my wardrobe during the Fall and Winter months and I hope it will be for you too. Keep the color neutral so it goes with everything or go for some bold color blocks for a unique accent piece.
The Semper Cowl Crochet Pattern
Materials:
568 yards (4 skeins) of Woolfolk FAR (1 skein each of no. 00, 24, 27, 28) or similar worsted weight yarn
Scissors
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(es)
sk- skip
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
csc- center single crochet
BLO- back loop only
Size:
Approx. 18” across (when laid flat) and 16” high.
Gauge:
10 sts X 14 rows = 4” square in pattern stitches (alternating csc and sc in BLO), in the round.
Notes:
1.Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
2.Cowl is worked using two stitches, the center single crochet and the sc in BLO. You will always work a csc into a csc and a sc in BLO into a sc in BLO.
3. Find a video tutorial for the center single crochet stitch here. For a look at how to use center single crochet and sc in the BLO together check out this video for The Colden Hat.
Special Stitches:
Single crochet in the back loop only (BLO): Insert hook into the back loop and work a single crochet as normal.
Center Single Crochet (csc): insert hook in between the front two bars of the stitch (see arrow), then work a single crochet as normal.
Pattern:
With no. 24 (grey) yarn,
Ch 100, sl st to first ch to join making sure not to twist chs.
Row 1: sc in the same ch as join and in each ch around, sl st to top of 1st st to join. (100)
Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO of same st as join, csc in next st, *sc in BLO, csc, repeat from * around, sl st to top of 1st st to join. (100)
Rows 3-12: repeat Row 2. (100)
Change to no. 28 (pink) yarn while working the last sl st to join.
Rows 13-26: repeat Row 2. (100)
Change to no. 00 (cream) yarn while working the last sl st to join.
Rows 27-39: repeat Row 2. (100)
Change to no. 27 (gold) yarn while working the last sl st to join.
Rows 30-43: repeat Row 2. (100)
Row 44: Do not ch 1, sk 1st st, sl st in the top of each st around, sl st to top of first st to join. (100)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now throw on your new Semper Cowl and go enjoy all your favorite Fall activities. I hope you love this cowl as much as I do. Make sure to share your finished Sempers with me on social media. Just tag @meghanmakesdo or use #meghanmakesdo & #sempercowl so I can see.
As always you can find a PDF version of this pattern in my shop, Etsy or Ravelry.
Happy Crocheting!
Meghan
