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Free Crochet Cowl Pattern: Ebb Tide Kerchief Cowl

The Ebb Tide Kerchief Cowl is a beautiful textured cowl that works up quickly and uses less than 1 skein of yarn! This cowl is styled in a way to give the look of an oversized triangle scarf or shawl without the extra bulk. Super cute over a simple long sleeve top or under a stylish coat! Using your favorite worsted weight yarn you can have one whipped up in an afternoon! This free crochet cowl pattern is suitable for an intermediate level crocheter!

Keep scrolling to find the free pattern below or purchase the printable PDF here on Ravelry here! The PDF is an ad-free version that includes 11 step by step photos to help along the way!

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Supplies

Yarn: medium/4/worsted weight

Approximately 290 yards/160g

I am using “I Love This Yarn” by Hobby Lobby

6 mm (J) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
(Optional) Stitch Markers

Gauge

After row 4: 4” along working edge from hook to center point.

Notes

This pattern is written using standard US terms.
This pattern is worked in 2 parts.

First: The triangle section is worked back and forth in rows starting at the center top and expanding outward with each row

Second: The cowl is worked in rounds by working into the top edge of the triangle

ch3 at the beginning of rows counts as a double crochet
ch2 at the beginning of rounds counts as a double crochet
ch1 at the beginning of rounds does NOT count as a stitch

ch2 at the center point of rows counts as 2 stitches
Working into the 3rd loop is not the same as the back loop (BLO).
To adjust the height of the cowl, add or subtract repeat rounds until reaching desired height.
Stitch counts are noted at the bottom right of each row in [ ]

Stitch Abbreviations & Symbols

CH– chain

ST– stitch

SL ST– slip stitch

HDC- half double crochet

DC– double crochet

DC2TOG- double crochet 2 together

FPDC– front post double crochet: work the stitch around the post by inserting your hook from the front of the work **see photo S1

BPDC- back post double crochet: work the stitch around the post by inserting your hook from the back side of the work **see photo S2

BLO– back loop only

*- repeat instructions starting at this point

**– marks extra notes/tips

Pattern (Triangle)

CH 4, join with a SL ST to form a ring or start with a magic circle.

Row 1) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Working into center of the ring

[14]

Row 2) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Turn.

DC into same ST
DC BLO in each ST until reaching the center point

2DC, CH2, 2DC in CH2 SP

DC BLO in each ST across
2DC in top of CH3

[20]

Row 3) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Turn.

DC into same ST
DC BLO in each ST until reaching the center point

2DC, CH2, 2DC in CH2 SP

DC BLO in each ST across
2DC in top of CH3

[26]

Row 4) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Turn.

DC into same ST.
*FPDC around next st

BPDC around next st.
Repeat from * until reaching the center point.

2DC, CH 2, 2DC in CH 2 SP.

*FPDC around next st.

BPDC around next st.
Repeat from * until the end of the row.
2DC in top of CH 3.

[32]

Row 5) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Turn.

DC in same ST.
DC in each ST until reaching the center point.
2DC, CH 2, 2DC in CH 2 SP.
DC in each ST across.
2DC in top of CH 3.

[38]

Row 6) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Turn.

DC into same ST
DC BLO in each ST until reaching the center point

2DC, CH2, 2DC in CH2 SP

DC BLO in each ST across
2DC in top of CH3

[44]

Row 7) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Turn.

DC into same ST
DC BLO in each ST until reaching the center point

2DC, CH2, 2DC in CH2 SP

DC BLO in each ST across
2DC in top of CH3

[50]

Row 8) CH 3, (counts as a DC). Turn.

DC into same ST.
*FPDC around next st

BPDC around next st.
Repeat from * until reaching the center point.

2DC, CH 2, 2DC in CH 2 SP.

*FPDC around next st.

BPDC around next st.
Repeat from * until the end of the row.
2DC in top of CH 3.

[56]

Rows 9-20) Repeat rows 5-8 (3 times)

Join to the top of CH 3 from the beginning of the same row using a SL ST.

Cowl

CH 1, (does not count as a ST) turn work so right side is facing out.

Round 1) working along the top edge of the rows from the triangle.

HDC 80 evenly around.
Join to 1st HDC with a SL ST

[80]

Round 2) CH 2, (counts as DC). Working in the 3rd loop around:

**3rd loop is the horizontal bar located behind and slightly below the V of the ST.

DC in next st
DC2TOG over next 2 ST

DC 2
Repeat from ✱ around
Join to top of CH 2 with a SL ST.

[60]

Round 3) CH 1, (does NOT count as ST)

HDC in same ST
HDC in each ST around
Join to first HDC with a SL ST.

[60]

Round 4) CH 2, (counts as DC). Working in the 3rd loop around:

DC in next ST
DC in each ST around
Join to top of CH 2 with a SL ST.

[60]

Round 5) CH 1 (does not count as ST)

HDC in same ST
HDC in each ST around
Join to 1st HDC with a SL ST

[60]

Rounds 6-11) Repeat rows 4 -5 (3 times)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Margarita cruz says:

October 31, 2021 at 11:30 am

Hi, thank you for this beautiful pattern. I made 1 using ILY and hook 6mm but the neck looks too big.
I cant post the picture. What can i do to fix it? Thank you
- admin says:
  
  October 31, 2021 at 11:50 am
  
  Hi Margarita!! Is it too big around? Or too tall? If too tall you can just eliminate as many rounds as needed to get the height you’d like. If it’s too big around- you could try another round of decreases. Unravel back to round 4 and repeat row 2 instead of DC BLO all the way around… and then continue as normal. I hope that helps
  - admin says:
    
    October 31, 2021 at 11:52 am
    
    Whoops! ROUND 2….not row 2
Jessica says:

November 2, 2021 at 1:45 pm

LOVE THIS! would you say it would be ok to make the neck portion textured like the rest of the cowl (front post/back post)? would the pattern have to be altered or could you just continue with the texture into the neck?

thanks in advance!
Janine says:

January 22, 2022 at 11:42 am

Dear Margarita, thank you for this lovely pattern! One question though, just to make sure. In round one you count 14 DC, but I count 12 DC. And throughout I have always 2 Dc less than your counts…that a mistake or where am I not counting right?

Lovely greetings from Germany 💜
- admin says:
  
  January 22, 2022 at 12:14 pm
  
  Hi Janine!! For this pattern I have counted each ch at the center point as a stitch as well. So there should be 12 DC + 2 ch. It sounds like your stitch count is probably right- we were just counting different stitches lol!
  
  I hope that helps!!
Carmen says:

January 16, 2023 at 10:46 pm

Hello. So for the cowl part the first row is one dc and the next stitch is 2 together? I have 86 stitches as I had to add a few more rows using thinner yarn. Just want to make sure this is correct.
- admin says:
  
  January 16, 2023 at 11:05 pm
  
  Hi Carmen! For round one you are working 2 stitches into the edge of each row. For round 2: ch2 counts as a st. One stitch, 2 together, one stitch one stitch, 2 together, one stitch one stitch, 2 together etc. This decrease row helps the neck portion to stand more like a collar- if you prefer more of a draping cowl you can skip the decreases altogether.
Carmen says:

January 16, 2023 at 11:07 pm

Ok thanks. Yes. I do like the more over fluffy style for the neck but I am
Going to try it this way in this one and maybe do a few more rows. Thanks so much for your quick reply !
Cheryl Schefsky says:

January 24, 2023 at 10:14 pm

I made a shortened version of your cowl and modified the cowl part to fit me. I didn't add the last 4 rows of the repeat on row 9. I'm still writing down what I did. May I send you a photo?
- admin says:
  
  January 25, 2023 at 7:13 am
  
  Absolutely!! You can send it to me on any of the socials- @carlieflo or you can email to me carlieliedtke@gmail.com! I can’t wait to see!!!