Welcome to Pacific Knit Co.! If you are looking for a simple infinity cowl crochet pattern, this is a great place to start. This pattern uses simple crochet techniques, but the customization options are endless, so it's perfect for beginners and experts alike!

The DOODLE INFINITY COWL (CROCHET) is an awesome canvas for your design – the simple shape can be used as-is, but it is also a great backdrop for showcasing beautiful yarn, building a scene in colorwork, or simply stacking your favorite Doodle colorwork charts together! You can even add a twist before seaming, or make it extra long! The options are endless!

This is a Pacific Knit Co. Base Doodle Pattern, which means it is a “blank canvas” pattern created for you to design and knit your own customized project! All of our Doodle Base Patterns can be used to mix-and-match with all of Pacific Knit Co.'s Doodle Colorwork Charts. But the patterns work just as well on their own for knitters who just want a simple, no-frills project.

Want more info? The complete PDF pattern for the Doodle Infinity Cowl (crochet) is coming soon!

THE DOODLE INFINITY COWL (CROCHET, SOCK WEIGHT)

 

PATTERN INFORMATION

4 SIZES

• Approx. 22 (26, 30, 34) in [56 (66, 76, 86)) cm] finished circumference
  
• Approx. 10 in [25 cm] finished height

YARN

Any sock or fingering weight yarn that meets gauge. Note: Pattern is intended to be worked with Doodle colorwork charts. If knitting plain, you may not need to full required yardage.

• 865 (1020, 1175, 1415) yards
• 790 (932, 1074, 1293) meters 

HOOK

• US D / 3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE

• 24 sts & 24 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in colorwork

NOTIONS

• Removable stitch markers (one in different color if adding colorwork)
• Scissors & Tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES

• Crochet Chain
• Single Crochet
• Center Single Crochet
• Slip Stitch and/or Invisible Join
• Crochet Grafting

Why use Center Single Crochet? CSC is our preferred technique for using Doodle charts as the CSC stitch creates a “V” shape similar to the look of knitting, and helps keep the motifs clear and visible.

ABBREVIATIONS

See our full list of Common Crochet Terms and Abbreviations.

SHARING

#PKCrochetDoodles and @PacificKnitCo on Instagram

OPTIONAL MODIFICATIONS

Want to add colorwork? Take a look at our full library of Doodle Colorwork Charts (dozens of themes to choose from as either digital downloads or physical card decks). Head over to How to Choose and Assemble your Doodles for more information and resources for planning your designs!

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

CAST ON & SET UP

With main color, chain 121 sts.

SC into the 2nd chain from hook and into each st around (120 sts). 

Slip Stitch into the first stitch of your chain (furthest from hook) to join in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches. Clip a removable stitch marker in the first st of the round to mark the BOR, and in every 24th st after to track repeats (optional). Move these markers up at the start of each new round.

For a seamless project, you can either use a slip stitch at the end of each round to get to the next round, or an invisible join (see video example here by Bella Coco).

BODY OF COWL

TENSION TIPS: CSC is not stretchy. To keep your CSC loose enough for smooth and easy colorwork, you’ll want to ensure that you pull your first loop slightly higher than normal, before proceeding with the rest of the stitch.

If you want to work in a SINGLE COLOR:

• Continue working around the cowl in CSC until the tube of the cowl measures approx. 22 (26, 30, 34) in [56 (66, 76, 86) cm], approx. 132 (156, 180, 204) rounds, or desired length (i.e. finished circumference).

If you want to ADD COLORWORK:

• Select your first Doodle chart, and work the chart in CSC, repeating it around the working circumference. 

• Once complete, work the next chart in the same manner. Join your contrast color(s) as necessary, and move markers up as you come to them. 

• Continue working in CSC, following your chosen charts, until the tube of the cowl measures approx. 22 (26, 30, 34) in [56 (66, 76, 86) cm], approx. 132 (156, 180, 204) rounds, or desired length (i.e. finished circumference).

Want to plan out your colorwork? Read about Estimating Row Gauge & Chart Height to understand how many rows to plan for your design and then draw it out using our Blank Doodle Master Chart or our Blank Coloring Pages to get creative!

If desired, stop working colorwork before the last main color round on your last Doodle chart (the grafting round can replace this last main color round).

Break all CCs. Do not break MC – leave attached for Joining Step.

Weave in your ends and block to pattern dimensions PRIOR to grafting.

ASSEMBLY & JOINING

Similar to joining with a graft in knitting, you’ll use a tapestry needle to create a new round that seams your cast on round to your final round. 

Break your MC, leaving a tail approx. 5x  the length of the working circumference. 

Full tutorial on crochet grafting coming soon!

Place the length of yarn for grafting on a tapestry needle, and with the two ends of the cowl aligned as shown in the illustration above, graft the edges of the cowl together.

Pull yarn all the way through for each step. I recommend keeping your stitches slightly loose for 4-5 stitches and then pulling them tight at the same time, continuing until you reach the BOR.

STEP 1: Insert tapestry needle under the first V/leg of the cast on round, from right to left.

STEP 2: Insert tapestry needle under the coordinating V/leg of the stitch on the last round, from right to left.

Rep steps 1-2 until all sts have been grafted together. Weave in ends to secure.

ENJOY YOUR NEW COWL!

Want to add colorwork? Take a look at our full library of Doodle Colorwork Charts (dozens of themes to choose from as either digital downloads or physical card decks). Head over to How to Choose and Assemble your Doodles for more information and resources for planning your designs!

If you enjoyed this pattern, check out our other Base Doodle Patterns, as well as our full library of fun and informative blog posts!

Want more info? The complete PDF pattern for the Doodle Infinity Cowl (crochet) is coming soon!

 

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Blog and pattern written by Jamie Lomax. Yarn for primary sample is from Juni & Si.

Colorwork examples shown are the Ocean Doodle and Basic Doodle.