Cozy & Super Simple Crochet Cowl — Quick Pattern for Kids to Adults

Make a cozy, stylish cowl in no time with this Super Simple Crochet Cowl pattern. Suitable for child, youth and adult sizes, this easy-to-follow pattern uses basic stitches and a single button closure for a polished finish. Perfect for beginner crocheters or anyone who wants a quick accessory to add warmth and texture to their wardrobe.

The Crochet Super Simple Cowl is soft and versatile — wear it layered with a coat for chilly days or as a lightweight neck warmer for brisk evenings.

Finished Super Simple Crochet Cowl — photo of the completed project.

Materials Needed:

• Lion Brand Landscapes Breeze – 3.2oz/90g – 157 yd/144 m – 68% Modal/26% Acrylic/6% Wool – Category 4 Medium Yarn – 1 (1, 1) skein
• OR
• Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling – 3.5oz/100g – 185 yd/170 m – 100% Acrylic – Category 4 Medium Yarn – 1 (1, 1)
• Other yarn substitution suggestion: Cascade Yarns Anthem, Caron Simply Soft, Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek, Bernat Premium, Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted, Mary Maxim Aran Irish Twist, Herrschners Worsted Weight, Premier Yarn Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted, Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran
• Crochet Hook K (6.5 mm)
• 1 Button – 1” dia

Sizes: Child (Youth, Adult)

Finished cowl length: 18 ½ (22 ¾, 27) inches

Finished cowl width: 3 ¾ (3 ¾, 4 ¼) inches

Gauge: 16 front or back post dc sts and 8 rows in pattern = 4”

Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Bpdc – back post double crochet
Fpdc – front post double crochet

Main Body:
Ch 12 (12, 16).
Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each stitch to end of row.

Row 2: Ch 2. Bpdc in second st. (Fpdc, Fpdc, Bpdc, Bpdc) to end.

Repeat Row 2 for a total of 47 (52, 57) rows. Do not bind off.

Edging:
Ch 2. Dc evenly along sides of scarf. Dc twice in each corner stitch.

Bind off.

Sew 1 button on bottom left corner of main body when placed in a vertical orientation.

Finishing Tips:

• Weave in ends securely. A yarn needle works best for a neat finish.
• Lightly block if needed to even out stitches and set the edging.
• Adjust the number of foundation chains or rows to slightly alter length or width if a custom fit is desired.