–ALL THE BEST FREE PATTERNS–
25
Crochet Cowls
For Kids
Keep your little ones cozy and stylish this winter with these 25 free crochet cowl patterns for children. Crochet cowls are functional, but they’re also a great opportunity to add some creativity and personality to an outfit. And cowls are quick and easy to make too!
Free Cowl Patterns for Kids
Toddler Crochet Cowl from Sweet Everly B
This free crochet cowl pattern uses slip stitch to create a knit look; it has been designed with ease of wear in mind and has a button closure.
SIZE: Toddler.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Cotton!, from Hobby Lobby.
YARDAGE: one 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Loop Only and Back Loop Only Crochet.
Cozy Kid Cowl Pattern from Yarnspirations
The Cozy Kid Cowl is a free PDF pattern for a buttoned cowl featuring the Catherine Wheel stitch worked in two contrasting colours. The pattern includes written instructions and a chart.
SIZE: Approximately 10″ (25.5 cm) wide and 20″ (51 cm) long.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Softee Baby.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Manly Cowl from Leelee Knits
This free crochet cowl pattern was specifically designed to suit boys and men. It’s a simple pattern in two sizes.
SIZE: Child and Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Chuny with Merino from James C. Brett.
YARDAGE: one 100 g skein for the child size and one and a half skeins for the adult size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
Crochet Button Toddler Cowl from Wool and Stitch
A free crochet cowl pattern for a toddler with a ribbed texture. UPDATE: This site is no longer running but the pattern can still be found via the wayback machine (linked below).
SIZE: Toddler, with approximate finished measurements of 7″ height and 24″ circumference (18 cm x 61 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
Child’s Puff Stitch Cowl Pattern from All About Ami
This cute puffy cowl pattern includes a detailed step-by-step tutorial for working the puff stitch in the round.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight or #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Feels Like Butta from Lion Brand Yarns.
YARDAGE: One 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
The Iva Cowl from The Firefly Hook
The Iva Cowl is a free crochet cowl pattern to suit sizes Toddler to Tween. The interesting construction method has you sew the cowl to make an armhole; I imagine this would be great for keeping the cowl on little ones.
SIZE: Toddler, Child, and Tween.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 90/135/180 yards, depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 15 mm (P/Q) crochet hook.
Crochet Kids Chunky Cowl from Handmade by Phanessa
A simple crochet cowl pattern that you could easily adjust in size.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Hometown from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
Willow Cowl from Crafty Cruella
A pretty, textured cowl featuring front post single crochet stitches. The pattern is written in both US and UK crochet terms.
SIZE: Can be easily adjusted to any size.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
YARDAGE: Approximately 50 g for a toddler-sized cowl.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
The Occasional Cowl from The Firefly Hook
This free crochet cowl pattern, designed by The Firefly Hook, is available on the Whistle & Ivy site.
SIZE: 1-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-12 years, and Teen/Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
YARDAGE: between three and five oz depending on size (85-142 g).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
Leona Cowl from Muki Crafts
The instructions for the Leona Cowl include details for three sizes to suit toddlers to adults, and, the option to decorate the cowl with buttons or a crochet flower.
SIZE: Toddler, Child, and Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Nepal from Garnstudio.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.
Pom Pom Hat and Cowl from Jennifer Lynas
A free crochet pattern for a cute cowl finished with pompoms and a matching hat.
SIZE: 12-24 months, Preschooler, and Child.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Charisma from Loops & Threads.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
Chunky Crochet Cowl with Pompoms from Designs By Phanessa
This chunky cowl is an easy, beginner-level pattern worked flat in half double crochet. It can be made in super bulky yarn or with two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together.
SIZE: Easy to modify to make in any size.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn or #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
The Brookside Cowl from Pretty Darn Adorable
The Brookside Cowl is a free pattern for an infinity-style cowl that wraps around the neck twice for a layered look.
SIZE: Toddler, Child, Teen, and Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Premium. in two contrasting colours.
YARDAGE: about 150g/100 yards of each colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
Garden Play from DROPS Design
Garden Play is a crochet cowl and hat set. The hat pattern is in three sizes – 3/5 years, 6-9 years, and 10-12 years.; and the cowl is one size.
SIZE: 23½”/60 cm circumference and 4¾”/12 cm height.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Nepal from Garnstudio.
YARDAGE: 100g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
Crispin from DROPS Design
Another free crochet cowl and hat set from DROPS Design, the pattern is in four sizes and features a gorgeous stitch texture.
SIZE: 2 years, 3-4 years, 5-8 years, and 9-12 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Snow from Garnstudio.
YARDAGE: 50 to 100 g, depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
Tunisian Honey Bee Cowl from Designs by Phanessa
The Honey Bee Cowl is a free Tunisian crochet pattern and video tutorial. The pattern is written in one size but is easily adjusted to suit any size.
SIZE: 24″ in circumference and 10½” in height (61 cm x 27 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Hometown from Lion Brand.
YARDAGE: one skein each of two different colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm Double-Ended Circular Tunisian Crochet Hook.
Freeze from Sandra La Madeleine
Freeze is a free crochet cowl pattern with instructions for two sizes, Kid and Adult, and details on adjusting the size.
SIZE: Kids with a circumference of 18″ (46 cm) and Adults with a circumference of 20″ (51 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crab Stitch and Crossed Double Crochet.
Rainbow Puff Stitch Cowl Tutorial by Humble Hus
This is an infinity-style cowl that wraps around twice. The tutorial is easy to follow and suited to beginners.
SIZE: 1-2 years with details for adjusting the size.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
The XL Tube Scarf That Grows With You by Humble Hus
This easy-to-follow beginner video tutorial creates a cozy cowl using single crochet back loop ribbing.
SIZE: One size fits all.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Free Hooded Cowl Patterns For Children
Happy Hoodie by Nancy Anderson
SIZE: One size to suit ages six and up.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Soft Essentials.
YARDAGE: Two skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hooks.
Rustic Raccoon Hooded Cowl from Melody’s Makings
This adorable hooded cowl pattern has instructions for six sizes to suit newborns to adults. The pattern is written for bulky weight yarn, but you can also use two strands of worsted weight held together.
SIZE: Newborn (to fit a head circumference of 13-14″/33-33.5 cm), 0-3 months (14-15″/35.5-38 cm), 3-6 months (14-17″/35.5-43 cm), 6-12 months (16-19″/40.5-48 cm), Toddler 1-3 years (18-20″/45.75-50.75 cm), Child (19-20½”/48.25-52 cm), and Adult (21.5-24″/54.5-61 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
YARDAGE: depending on size, you’ll need approximately 15-25 yards in Cream, 30-50 yards in Grey, and 130-225 yards in Dark Grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
Hooded Crochet Cowl from Repeat Crafter Me
This free hooded crochet cowl pattern is easily adjustable and easy to make. The instructions are written for two sizes, with details given for customising the fit.
SIZE: Small and Large.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand.
YARDAGE: two-three skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Free Crochet Snood Pattern from Yarnspirations
The Mousie Snood is a free PDF pattern that is rated easy. It uses a combination of basic single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches in the round. Thea ears are crocheted separately and sewn into position.
SIZE: 12/18 months and 2/4 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Baby Blanket.
YARDAGE: 100-138 yards (90-125 m) of the main coloue and 6 yards (5 m) in a contrasting colour for the inner ears.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
Hooded Panda Cowl from A Purpose & A Stitch
A hooded crochet cowl pattern in three sizes; with detailed instructions and step-by-step pictures.
SIZE: Toddler, Child, and Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand.
YARDAGE: approximately 127 yards in the colourway Fisherman for the toddler size, 153 yards for the child, and 187 yards for the adult. You’ll also need a small amount (23-26 yards) of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) and 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, a piece of black felt, two black buttons, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.
Hooded Bear Cowl from Jennifer Lynas
The Hooded Bear Cowl is a free pattern in one size.
SIZE: Child.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Charisma from Loops & Threads.
YARDAGE: 200-300 yards (183-274 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
Free Dino Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern from Pretty Darn Adorable
This cute and cozy crochet dinosaur cowl comes in sizes from Toddler to Adult.
SIZE: 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, and Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand.
YARDAGE: two skeins of the main colour for the sizes 1-2 and 3-5 years, and three skeins for the larger sizes, as well as a small amount of contrasting yarn for the spikes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) and 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hooks.
Hooded Baby Cowl Pattern from Whistle & Ivy
The hood and cowl for this pattern are crocheted separately, then seamed together. The hood section is worked in grit stitch, and the cowl uses half-double crochet in the back loop only ribbing.
SIZE: 6-12 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Mighty Stitch from Knit Picks.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
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