Cozy Striped Crochet Cowl from Yarn Scraps — Easy Scrap-Busting Pattern

Turn leftover yarn into a warm, colorful accessory with this simple striped crochet cowl. This easy scrap-busting pattern uses basic stitches and alternating colors to create a textured, wearable piece that’s perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Follow the short step-by-step instructions below and customize the stripe sequence to use up your yarn scraps.

Materials:

• Scissors
• J10 / 6.00 mm crochet hook
• Scrap / leftover yarn in multiple colors

Abbreviations (US):

• SC = Single Crochet
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• SS = Slip Stitch
• CH = Chain
• DC = Double Crochet

Finished striped crochet cowl—cozy and colorful, made from yarn scraps.

Pattern:

CH 84. Join the beginning stitch to the very last stitch to form a round (working in the round; be careful not to twist the chain).

Row 1:

DC the entire Row 1 in your first color.

Start with a long foundation chain joined into a loop; first row worked in double crochet.

Row 2: (change to alternate color)

DC the entire Row 2.

Working even double crochet rows creates the bold stripe base.

Row 3: (use a color with enough yarn for 2 rows)

DC the first stitch.

CH 1.

Skip the next stitch.

DC into the following stitch. Repeat this (DC, CH 1, skip 1) across the row to create a lacy, textured stripe.

Close-up of the lace-like stitch row created by chaining and skipping stitches.

Row 4: (same color as Row 3)

CH 1.

Wrap the yarn around the hook.

Insert the hook into the space created by the skipped stitch from the previous row.

Yarn over and pull through the hook.

CH 1 and continue this method across Row 4, working into the chain spaces to build the textured pattern.

Continue repeating these steps, alternating colors and stripe widths as you wish. The pattern as written is worked until Row 20.

Finishing:

At Row 20, SS into the final stitch. Cut the yarn and weave the tail into the work to secure. Block or gently shape the cowl if desired, then wear and enjoy your scrap-made accessory.

The completed cowl styled flat—an eco-friendly accessory made from leftover yarn.