I am so excited to be sharing some fabulous free crochet patterns perfect for holiday gift giving. This easy crochet kids cowl is just one of the many ideas you will find the whole month of November. If you have a little boy on your list this crochet bow tie is darling! I also didn’t realize how easy it was to crochet a hat. So go ahead and grab a hook and stitch up a heartfelt holiday!
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Welcome Shani from the Inspired Nest…
Hello everyone! I’m really excited to be guest posting here at Skip to My Lou.
Today I will be sharing a pattern for an easy to work up crochet cowl for kids. This simple cowl scarf makes a great handmade gift or stocking stuffer. I’ve just finished two for my girls and they love wearing them.
Easy Crochet Cowl for Kids
This crochet kids cowl is so simple and easy to make it. I’ve been working on mine while catching up on my TV shows in the evening.
Tools & Materials for Kids Crochet Cowl
- 1 ball of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick or Loops and Threads Wool Cozy Wool
- Boye Jumbo Plastic Crochet Hook Set P & Q (10mm & 15.75mm) Crochet Hook Set
Abbreviations
- ch = chain stitch
- hdb = half double crochet stitch
- sl st= slip stitch
How to make a crochet cowl for kids
To make this cowl you will be crocheting with the large blue hook from the set. The smaller hook is really handy for weaving in the ends of the yarn.
Round 1: Ch 30, sl st into first ch to create a round (circle)
Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in the back loops of the next 29 stitches. Sl st into the first stitch to join the round. Total of 30 stitches.
Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in the next 29 stitches. Sl st into first stitch to join the round.
Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in the back ridge of each stitch. (Half double crochet stitches have a third loop at the back of each stitch – see this post for photos) Sl st to join the round.
Repeat round 3 and 4 until you have completed 10 rounds.
Round 11: Sl st in each stitch. Bind off and weave in tail with the smaller hook.
When laid flat, the finished cowl measures approximately 9″ x 11″.
It’s hard to capture just how gorgeous the colour of this yarn is. I used Loops and Threads Cozy Wool in Caribbean Sea. The pictures show more of a solid blue; whereas in person the yarn is a variegated deep turquoise. It is difficult to describe but you can always head to Michaels to take a look at the yarn. My daughter really likes turquoise and teal blue so I let her pick out the yarn. If I were making this for myself it would be grey!
Using an extra large hook gives the cowl a nice loose drape. It also allows you to work up the cowl very quickly (1-2 hours depending on how fast of a crochet you are!). Here’s a picture of the cowl in a neutral colour. This one is made with the Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. It’s an adult size cowl. (I will be featuring the pattern on my blog in the near future)
I hope you enjoyed my Easy Crochet Cowl for Kids pattern/tutorial! If you have any questions, be sure to visit my blog and send me an email!
My Favorite Crochet Tools
- If you are like me and like to crochet on the go this tote is a stylish way to keep everything you need at your fingertips!
- My MOST FAVORITE tool is these portable scissors that always make it through security and fit perfectly in my hook case.
- A️ yarn bowl is a beautiful way to wrangle yarn while crocheting
- Keep organized with this crochet hooks kit with a case. This 85-piece kit has over 2,500 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ five-star reviews.
- Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 200 Essential Stitches with Step-by-Step Photos is the most helpful resource to keep handy!
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- Crochet Scarf Patterns
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My name is Shani and I’m a stay at home mom to three beautiful girls. I love working on projects and I’ve been blogging about them at inspirednest.ca for almost 4 years. My projects and interests are constantly changing but some of the things I really enjoy doing include crocheting, knitting, building furniture, sewing and paper crafting.
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I tried doing the Cowl for kids, with a much lighter yarn, only cause I didn’t have the other. It did not work for me with only 30 stitches. I used 40 and I am not yet done so we will find out how it’ll look when finished. New at this🤗