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Great Granny Cowl Crochet Pattern

The Great Granny Cowl Crochet Pattern uses a crochet stitch that everyone loves to do, the granny stitch. The granny stitch has been around for as long as I can remember (I won’t say how long lol) I have a granny square afghan that my Ma made over 30 years ago.

The granny stitch is used to create squares, afghans, cowls, scarves, and SO much more! The granny stitch uses a combination of 3 double crochets and a chain. Can you believe that is all it uses to create so many wonderful things?!

Information about the Great Granny Cowl Crochet Pattern

My Great Granny Cowl Crochet Pattern has 2 stages in creating the design. First there is a triangle shawl that covers the chest and then a cowl is created to wrap around the neck.

US Terminology

Beginner Friendly

I used Red Heart Super Saver 100% Acrylic #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn (198g / 7oz) (333m / 364yd)

Materials:
450-950 yds of #4 ply or Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Stitches/Abbreviations Used:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sp = space
rep = repeat
blo = back loop only
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2 or alternate turning chain
Beg Shell = Beginning Shell
RS = Right Side

Notes:
ch 3 counts as a dc
alternate chain 2 counts as a dc
the design is worked in 2 parts, a shawl and a cowl
each row of shawl part will increase by 6 st
the shawl is worked in turning rows
the cowl is worked in the round with turning rows
there are 4 sizes to choose from: 4-10 years, Tween, Adult Small & Large consecutively.

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Note: Due to different types and thicknesses of yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size to meet Gauge.

Cowl Gauge:
US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
12 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 14, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (12 dc)
R2-R8: ch 3, dc across. turn (12 dc)

Special Stitches:
Beg Shell – (alt ch 2 or ch 3, 2dc) all in 1st st.
Shell – (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 sp.

Cowl Size Chart

Size	Shawl Length	Cowl Circumference	Cowl Height	Yardage Used
4-10 years	16”	32”	6”	450-550
Tween	20”	40”	8”	550-650
Small Adult	24”	48”	10”	650-800
Large Adult	28”	56”	12”	800-950

Part 1: Shawl

Gauge: 4 rows = 4”

R1: Magic Circle. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in magic circle. draw magic circle closed. 6 dc & ch-2
Optional: ch 4, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in 1st ch. turn 6 dc & ch-2

R2(RS): (alt ch 2 or ch 3, 2 dc) all in 1st st, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch 2-sp (Shell made) ch 2, 3 dc in last st. turn 12 dc & 2 ch-2 sp

R3: (alt ch 2 or ch 3, 2 dc) all in 1st st (Beg Shell made) ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch 2-sp of Shell. ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in last st. turn 18 dc & 5 ch-2 sp

R4: Beg Shell, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. rep from * until ch-2 sp of Shell, Shell **ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. rep from ** until the last ch-2 sp. ch 2, 3 dc all in last st. turn 24 dc & 7 ch-2 sp

Rep R4 until you have 16 (20, 24, 28) rows or until you reach desired length, being sure to end on RS.

Do NOT fasten off.

Part 2 – Cowl

Cowl Gauge
12 dc x 8 rows = 4”

You will now be working in the round with turning rows.

with RS facing you, turn slightly to work across the starting row (longest side)

Starting Row

R1: ch 3 in the same st, dc in side post, dc in dc across. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. turn (you should end with an even number of stitches)

R2: ch 3, dc blo in each st around. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. turn

R3: ch 3, sk next st, 3 dc in next st, *sk 2 st, 3 dc in next st. rep from * around until last 2 st. sk last 2 st. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. Turn

R4: ch 3, dc blo in each st around. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. turn

R5: ch 3, sk next st, 3 dc in next st, *sk 2 st, 3 dc in next st. rep from * around until last st. sk last st. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. turn

R6: ch 3, dc blo in each st around. sl st in top of ch 3 to join. turn

Rep R5-R6 until your cowl measures (6” 8” 10” 12”) in height or until you reach your desired height.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

That’s it! You have made your own Great Granny Cowl!

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Ava Cowl Crochet Pattern

I designed the Ava Cowl Crochet Pattern for my sister’s birthday. I wanted to use 2 colors, because she loves purple. The crochet pattern mainly uses double crochet stitch, but I wanted to add an extra flair, so I added the long double crochet stitch. I used a contrasting color for the long double crochet rows for the extra flair.

In today’s post you will find a free crochet pattern for the Ava Cowl for size 12-24 months. You can purchase a premium copy of the Ava Cowl Crochet Pattern that contains instructions for all 7 sizes.

You can find a premium copy of Ava Cowl Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts.

You can also find a copy of the premium crochet pattern of the matching Ava Beanie at my Ravlery Store and LoveCrafts as well.

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Information about the Ava Cowl Crochet Pattern

I used Red Heart with Love-Berry Red (370 yds / 7oz) (198g / 338m)
I used Red Heart Super Saver in Hot Pink. 100% Acrylic Yarn (370 yds / 7oz) (198g / 338m

Materials:
US H Hook or 5 mm Crochet Hook
MC (berry) 100-250 yds #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
CC (hot pink) 5-10 yds of #4 Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
rep = repeat
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2
dc = double crochet
ldc = long double crochet
fdc = foundation double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet

I have a great left handed video tutorial showing you how to do the Long Double Crochet that is used in the design on the cowl.

Notes:
1. ch 3 counts as a dc
2. alt ch 2 takes the place of a ch 3 and counts as a dc
3. ldc counts as a dc
4. Stitch count is a multiple of 4
5. Beanie is worked in the round
6. If your gauge is off, try going up or down a hook size
7. Pattern written for: NB-6month, 6-12 month, 12-24 month, 2-5 yrs, 5-10 yrs, Teen/Sm Adult, Lg Adult consecutively

Video Tutorials:
Long Double Crochet – Right Handed

Long Double Crochet – Left Handed

Gauge:
US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
16 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 18, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (16 dc)
R2: ch 3, dc across. turn (16 dc)

Ava Cowl Crochet Pattern – size 12-24 months

Using MC (berry)
R1: fdc 60. sl st in 1st st to join. 60 dc
Optional: ch 64 sl st in 1st ch to join, being sure not to twist the chain. ch 3, dc around. sl st in 1st st to join. 60 dc

Note: If you are using the alt ch 2, do NOT sl st to join.

R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3, fpdc in next st *dc in next st, fpdc in next st* rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. 60 dc

R3: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc around. sl st in 1st st to join. 60 dc

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to CC

R4: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st to join, ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ldc in next st, *dc in next 3 st, ldc in next st* rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. 60 dc

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to MC

R5-R6: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st st, ch 3, dc around. sl st in 1st st to join. 60 dc

R7-R9: Repeat R4-R6 being sure to change colors when stated.

If you would like a little more height to the cowl, repeat R7-R9

R10-R11: alt ch 2 or ch 3, fpdc in next st *dc in next st, fpdc in next st* rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. 60 dc

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2023

You can find a premium copy of Ava Cowl Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts.

You can also find a copy of the premium crochet pattern of the matching Ava Beanie at my Ravlery Store and LoveCrafts as well.

That’s it! You have completed your Ava Cowl! I would LOVE to see your version of the cowl! Please tag me at any of my Social Media Sites listed below using the hashtags below!

@joscraftyhook @joeyleabaird @jo_bear38 or at my FB Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs

If you would like to receive more information about the events happening at Jo’s Crafty Hook and receive a FREE crochet pattern, why not Subscribe to my Newsletter at my website.

You can find some of my free crochet patterns at my website.

You can also find more of my premium crochet patterns at my Ravelry Store and LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop

Find me, Jo of Jo’s Crafty Hook at the places listed below.

Email: j.o@joscraftyhook.com

Website

Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hookers

Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs

Facebook Page Jo’s Crafty Hook

Facebook Page: Crochet Designer Community

Wrapped In Love Set Crochet Pattern

The Wrapped In Love Set is being a part of the Warm my Heart Blog Hop being hosted by Fosbas Designs and Frankie Kate. We are wanting to share free premium crochet patterns that your loved ones can feel love, warmth, and security.

The Warm my Heart Blog Hop will run from December 1 – 20, 2022. Each day you will find 2 new free crochet patterns you can take advantage of.

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You can get a free PDF copy of the premium crochet pattern for my Wrapped in Love Set on December 20, 2022. My Wrapped in Love Set contains a Beanie and a Cowl crochet patterns that you can wrap them in love and warmth. There are 3 sizes to choose from: Child, Women, and Men.

Inside the premium crochet pattern you will find helpful Video Tutorial for every round/row of the Child Size Hat on my YouTube Channel below.

My Wrapped In Love Set crochet pattern has been a hit since it was designed in 2019. Because of this I designed the Wrapped in Love eBook. I have added patterns can find multiple sized patterns for fingerless gloves; headband, tank tops and more. You also can check them out individually at my Ravelry Store.

During the month of December you can take advantage of my Wrapped in Love eBook for $10. You will get 7 premium crochet patterns that each contain multiple sizes to choose from. Take advantage of the 50% off discount as part of the Warm my Heart Blog Hop.

In the mean time you can find a FREE crochet pattern below of the Child Size Hat & Cowl of the Wrapped In Love Set.

Materials:
US Hook H or 5.0 mm
150 yards of MC #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
75 yards of CC #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge Swatch:
Hook U.S. H/5.0 mm
16 DC x 7 Rows = 4”

Size:
Crown = 5″
Width = 7″
Height = 7″
Circumference = 23″

Abbreviations & Stitches Used:
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color Chain 18. R1: DC in 4th ch from Hook
Ch Sp = Chain Space and in each st across. Turn (16 DC)
St = Stitch R2-R7: Ch 3, dc in each st across. (16 DC)
SC = Single Crochet When you finish the 7 Rows your Swatch
DC = Double Crochet should be 4 inches wide by 4 inches in height.
SS = Slip Stitch
FSC = Foundation Single Crochet (YouTube video here.)
LDC = Long Double Crochet (YouTube has GREAT instructional videos!)
DC2TOG = Double Crochet 2 Together (click on YouTube for instructions)
Beg Shell = Ch 3, DC, ch 1, 2 DC all in the same stitch
Shell = 2 DC, ch 1, 2 DC all in same stitch
***Drop Stitch = DS (YouTube has a video here.)

Notes:
Hat and Cowl are worked in the Round. Slip stitch into the 1st stitch, the chain space or stitch specified.
Ch 3 does count as a DC
Shells made create the Heart
This hat and cowl are Reversible and can be worn either way.
There will be a Gap between Hearts on R3.
*** If you do NOT want them to be Reversible, you can use the Drop Stitch technique

Hat–Child Size:

When making slip knot leave a 3” tail for sewing FSC row closed.

R1: With MC FSC 63. S s in top of ch 3 to join. (63 FSC)

R2: ch 3, dc in each st around. (63 DC) With a Tapestry Needle sew the FSC row closed.

Change to CC to make Shells/Hearts or Use the Drop Stitch

R3: Attach Hot Pink in top of ch 3. [Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in same stitch. (Beg Shell) made] ch 2, skip 6 st, 2 dc, ch 1. 2 dc all in the same stitch. (Shell made). *Ch 2, skip 6 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Ch 2 and ss in top of ch 3 of Beg Shell. (9 Shells)

Change to MC or Use the Drop Stitch

R4: ss in ch 1 sp of Beg Shell, ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 2, skip 2 dc from previous row, 1 ldc in next 2 st of previous Row, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space of next Shell.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Ss in sc to join.

R5: ch 3, dc in each st around. (63 DC)

Change to CC to make Shells/Hearts or Use the Drop Stitch

R6-R14: Repeat R3-R5 ending with R4 and Light Pink Yarn.

R15-R17: ch 3, dc2tog around. Ss in top of ch 3 to join.

Fasten off. Leave a long piece of yarn and weave R16 closed. Use Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.

Cowl–Child Size:

When making slip knot leave a 3” tail for sewing FSC row closed.

R1: With MC and H Hook FSC 84. Ss in top of ch 3 to join. (84 FSC)

R2: ch 3, dc in each st around. (84 DC) With a Tapestry Needle sew the FDC row closed.

Change to CC to make Shells/Hearts or Use the DS

R3: Attach CC in top of ch 3. [Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in same stitch. (Beg Shell) made] ch 2, skip 6 st, 2 dc, ch 1. 2 dc all in the same stitch. (Shell made). *Ch 2, skip 6 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * 10 more times. Ch 2 and ss in top of ch 3 of Beg Shell. (12 Shells)

Change to MC or Use the DS

R4: ss in ch 1 sp of Beg Shell, ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 2, skip 2 dc from previous row, 1 ldc in next 2 st of previous row, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space of next Shell.* Repeat from * to * 10 more times. Ss in sc to join. (12 Shells)

R5: ch 3, dc in each st around. (84 DC)

Change to CC to make Shells/Hearts or Use the DS

R6-R17: Repeat R3-R5 ending with R5 and MC.

R18: ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, ss in 1st sc to join. (84 sc)

Fasten off.

Use Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.