The Cara Louise Cowl is quick to make, really simple to follow, and can be worked in 3 different sizes!

This design is worked in joined rounds using basic crochet stitches like chain, single and slip stitch, and also uses a Bobble stitch for a gorgeous and textured look.

This is a great pattern because:

  • Accessories are quick and easy projects to work up, especially when you can use scrap yarn!
  • This cowl looks great when you use different colors!
  • This project is perfect for gifts!
  • You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: Rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, specialty stitches (like the Bobble), color changes, finishing techniques & more!
model wearing short cowl and long cowl

Before you get started…

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Want to learn how to change colors in rows?

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Not familiar with the Bobble stitch?

Watch this video to see a 4 Double Crochet Bobble, then follow our instructions to make a 2 Double Crochet Bobble for this pattern:

Let’s get started! 

Pattern Designed By: Salena Baca Crochet. This pattern is copyright protected; it is unlawful to distribute this pattern in any form (free, sale or trade).

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YARN

Scheepjes Merino Soft, aran weight #4 yarn (50% Merino Superwash Wool + 50% microfiber; 115 yds/105 m per 1.76 oz/50 g skein): 

HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS 

  • US Size G/6 4.00 mm Crochet Hook
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

GAUGE

  • 21.5 pattern Sts = 4”
  • 5 pattern rows = 4”

SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 

  • 25” around x 9” tall
  • 32” around x 9” tall
  • 40” around x 9” tall

STITCH KEY

SPECIALTY STITCHES / TECHNIQUES

  • Bobble (2 Double Crochet Bobble) = [yarn over, insert hook into 1 St, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

  • This is a mirrored pattern, worked from the center outward in two sections (1, 2) of joined rounds.
  • Change color as desired. To follow example, change colors as follows:
    • A = round 1
    • B = round 2-3
    • C =  round 4-5
    • D = round 6-7
    • E = round 8-11
  • Other yarn weights and types may be used as desired; measure as you go for best results.

INSTRUCTIONS: 25 (32, 40)” size

Section 1

Ch 135 (175, 215), Sl St into 1st Ch to join (careful not to twist).

Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 2 (not a St, here and throughout, [(Bobble, Ch 2, Bobble, ch 2, Bobble) into 1 St, skip 4 chs] 27 (35, 43) times, Sl St into top of first Bobble to join – 189 (245, 301) Sts; 81 (105, 129) Bobbles + 54 (70, 86) Ch-2 spaces 

Round 2: Sl St until 2nd Bobble of round reached, Ch 1 (not a St, here and throughout), [Sc into top of Bobble, Ch 4, skip 2 Bobbles] 27 (35, 43) times, Sl St into top of first Sc to join – 135 (175, 215) Sts; 27 (35, 43) Sc + 27 (35, 43) Ch-4 spaces 

Round 3: Ch 2, (Bobble, Ch 2, Bobble, Ch 2, Bobble) into each Sc around, Sl St into top of first Bobble to join – 189 (245, 301) Sts; 81 (105, 129) Bobbles + 54 (70, 86) Ch-2 spaces

Repeat rounds 2-3 until 10 rounds complete (ending on a round 2 repeat).

Round 11: Ch 1, work 5 Sc into each Ch-4 space around, Sl St into top of first Sc to join, fasten off – 135 (175, 215) Sc

Section 2

With Right Side of Section 1 facing, join yarn into 1st St of foundation Ch. Repeat Section 1, beginning at round 1.

Finishing: Sew in ends, trim excess.

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Salena

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