Free Pattern: Infinity Cowl (Crochet)

2 days ago

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Written by Jamie Lomax

2 days ago

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Written by Jamie Lomax

Welcome to Pacific Knit Co.! If you are looking for a simple infinity cowl crochet pattern, this is a great place to start. All the techniques in this pattern include links to our tutorials, 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

SIZES

Approx. 22 (26, 30, 34) in [55 (65, 75, 85) cm] finished cowl circumference
Approx. 11 in [28 cm] finished height

YARN

Any sock or fingering weight yarn that meets gauge. Note: yardage listed is approximate total yards/meters in colorwork and may be slightly less if knit in a single color.

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

HOOK

US D / 3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE

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

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one in different color if adding colorwork)
Scissors & Tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES

Center Single Crochet
Slip Stitch and/or Invisible Join
Grafting
Stranded colorwork knitting (optional)

Why use Center Single Crochet? CSC is the preferred technique for using Doodle charts as the stitch creates a “V” shape similar to the look of knitting.

ABBREVIATIONS

See our full list of Common Knitting Terms & Abbreviations.

SHARING

#PKCDoodleCowl 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

SET UP

Chain 121 sts with MC. SC in 2nd chain from hook and each st around (120 sts).

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. Move these markers up each round. You should have one extra stitch that is your BOR slip stitch.

BODY OF COWL

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).

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 PLAIN KNITTING:

Continue working colorwork charts until the tube of the cowl measures approx. 22 (26, 30, 34) in [36, 46, 56 (66, 76, 86) cm], approx. 110 (130, 150, 170) rounds, or desired length (i.e. finished circumference).

If you want to ADD COLORWORK:

Select your first Doodle chart and work it around the circumference using center single crochet. Once complete, work the next chart in the same manner. Join your contrast color(s) as necessary.
Knit in colorwork in the round, following your chosen charts, until the tube of the cowl measures approx. 22 (26, 30, 34) in [36, 46, 56 (66, 76, 86) cm], approx. 110 (130, 150, 170) 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!

Stop working colorwork before last main color round on your last chart (the grafting round will replace this last main color round).

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

Block to pattern dimensions prior to grafting.

ASSEMBLY & GRAFTING

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 with approx. 5x working circumference.

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 below, use the Kitchener Stitch to graph 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.

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

FINISHING

Weave in any remaining ends and block to measurements.

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!