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Home » EASY RIBBED CROCHET COWL | FREE PATTERN

EASY RIBBED CROCHET COWL | FREE PATTERN

October 14, 2026 by toyslabcreations

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The everyday ribbed cowl is a beginner friendly and super cute crochet cowl made from a simple rectangle and two rows of edging and you have a cozy cowl in no time This easy ribbed crochet cowl works up fast and easy.

DESIGN

This ribbed crochet cowl pattern is made by crocheting a long rectangle, then folded to form a cowl, stitched into place and a beautiful edging to finish is cute cozy cowl.

FAST AND EASY

This easy crochet cowl uses mainly one stitch, the Yo-slst, it’s an easy stitch, making it a perfect project for beginners, it’s works up in no time and you have your cozy crochet cowl.

COZY

This ribbed crochet cowl has a ribbed detailing that makes its textured, coupled with aran weight yarn. This crochet cowl is keep your super warm.

YARN

I used aran weight yarn for this free crochet ribbed cowl pattern. You can use any aran weight yarn of your choice. You can use mixed coloured yarns as well. Like the one below.

Pics of two color one

SIZE

The everyday crochet cowl pattern has only one sizing option. It’s a one size fit most pattern. You can find the free written pattern below in this blog post.

Read on to find the free crochet cowl pattern below or find the ad-free printable PDF version on Ravelry, Love Crafts, Ko-fi and Etsy.

If you prefer to work with UK terms please scroll further down the page to view the UK version.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

If you prefer video tutorials, you can watch the video tutorial for the everyday ribbed crochet cowl pattern above.

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PDF PATTERN

If you prefer to work offline or if you would like to support my work, purchase the ad-free printable pdf version, including all photo tutorials on Ravelry, Love Crafts Ko-fi and Etsy.

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US VERSION

EASY RIBBED CROCHET COWL | FREE PATTERN

Materials

Aran weight yarn -2 balls of 100g

6.5 mm crochet hook

Stitch markers

Scissors

3 * 25 mm Buttons

Stitch Guide (US Version)

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single Crochet

Yo-Slst: Yarn over Slip stitch: yarn over insert to hook into a specified stitch, yarn over pull through (three loops on your hook), pull the first loop on your hook through the remaining two loops to complete the stitch

BLO: Back loops only

Slst: Slip Stitch

* *: repeat the instructions between the asterisk

Gauge:

14 stitches /11 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Yo-slst

Pattern note

• Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.

• This cowl is worked flat

Pattern Instructions

Ch 30

Row 1: Yo-slst into the second chain from the hook. Yo-slst in each stitch across. 29 stitches

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Yo-slst in the blo of the first stitch and in each stitch across.  29 stitches.

Row 3- Row 86: Repeat row 2.

Folding

Count 24 rows from both ends on the longer side of the project (the side with tail end at the beginning of the project) and mark the 24th stitch from both ends. Fold the project such that the beginning and end of marked side are meeting at the centre, and both ends of the other longer side are meeting with the marked stitches (fold the beginning side first) Insert the stitch marker through both layers to keep them in place.

Edging

Round 1:

After folding as instructed, Starting from the last stitch on the 86th row, slst into the 2nd layer to join both layers together, Ch 1, Sc through both layers, you should have 26 Sc when you get to the pointed edge, and another 26 Sc through the second set of layers, make 38 Sc through the side of the remaining rows. Join round with a Slst to the first stitch. (90 Sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, mark stitch, turn. Slst in the next stitch *Ch 1, Slst in the next stitch* repeat around. (repeat the instructions in the asterisks thrice at the corner) Finish the round with a slst in the last stitch, Ch 1, Slst into the Ch 1 at the beginning of the round. Ch 1 and cut yarn.

Finishing

Attach the buttons at the pointed tip, and the top and in the middle. This is optional as it is decorative.

Weave in all ends

Finished Project

easy crochet cowl

UK VERSION

EASY RIBBED CROCHET COWL | FREE PATTERN

Materials

Aran weight yarn -2 balls of 100g

6.5 mm crochet hook

Stitch markers

Scissors

3 * 25 mm Buttons

Stitch Guide (UK Version)

Ch: Chain

Dc: Double Crochet

Yo-SS: Yarn over Slip stitch: yarn over insert to hook into a specified stitch, yarn over pull through (three loops on your hook), pull the first loop on your hook through the remaining two loops to complete the stitch

BLO: Back loops only

SS: Slip Stitch

* *: repeat the instructions between the asterisk

Gauge:

14 stitches /11 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Yo-SS

Pattern note

• Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.

• This cowl is worked flat

Pattern Instructions

Ch 30

Row 1: Yo-SS into the second chain from the hook. Yo-SS in each stitch across. 29 stitches

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Yo-SS in the blo of the first stitch and in each stitch across.  29 stitches.

Row 3- Row 86: Repeat row 2.

Folding

Count 24 rows from both ends on the longer side of the project (the side with tail end at the beginning of the project) and mark the 24th stitch from both ends. Fold the project such that the beginning and end of marked side are meeting at the centre, and both ends of the other longer side are meeting with the marked stitches (fold the beginning side first) Insert the stitch marker through both layers to keep them in place.

Edging

Round 1:

After folding as instructed, Starting from the last stitch on the 86th row, SS into the 2nd layer to join both layers together, Ch 1, Dc through both layers, you should have 26 Dc when you get to the pointed edge, and another 26 Dc through the second set of layers, make 38 Dc through the side of the remaining rows. Join round with a SS to the first stitch. (90 Dc)

Round 2: Ch 1, mark stitch, turn. SS in the next stitch *Ch 1, SS in the next stitch* repeat around. (repeat the instructions in the asterisks thrice at the corner) Finish the round with a SS in the last stitch, Ch 1, SS into the Ch 1 at the beginning of the round. Ch 1 and cut yarn.

Finishing

Attach the buttons at the pointed tip, and the top and in the middle. This is optional as it is decorative.

Weave in all ends

Finished Project

easy and beautiful crochet cowl

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