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Bow Wow Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

The Bow Wow Cowl Crochet Pattern is designed specifically for pets, but you can also make yourself and others one to match the cowl to your pets. 

I just love love love dressing up my grand-doggy Freyja.  She loves to look her best and dress up too.  She is such a lovey!

The cowl gets its name because the finishing touch creates a Bow like effect. 

You will find a FREE copy of the Bow Wow Cowl Crochet Pattern below.

The crochet pattern can be customized, making a smaller or larger cowl or it can even be customized to create a headband.  

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2026 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop

May is National Pet Month.  During the month of May they raise awareness about how much Pets can mean to us and a great time to celebrate our cats and dogs or whatever furry friend you have.

So from May 1-14, 2026 I am hosting my 4th Annual Pet Appreciation Blog Hop as a way for you to celebrate your furry friends by sharing FREE crochet patterns you can get daily from May 1st through May 15th.

My Featured Day

My Bow Wow Cowl Crochet Patterns is being featured as part of my 2026 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop.

Starting at 9a EST on May 10th until 8:59a EST on May 11th, you can get a FREE premium copy of my Bow Wow Cowl Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry Store.

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In the mean time, visit my 4th annual Pet Appreciation Blog Hop daily to find Free and Discounted Crochet Patterns Daily.

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Bow Wow Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

Information Needed

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

Materials:
75-100 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
US G or 4.5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sk = skip

Notes:
The cowl is worked flat
The cowl is worked sideways
There is no turning chain
Stitch count is a multiple of 3+2

Gauge:
US G or 4.5 mm Crochet Hook
12 st x 8 rows = 4”

Size Chart

Size	Small	Medium	Large
Length before Sewing	10”	14”	18”
Neck Opening	5”	7”	9”
Height	1’	3”	5”

 

Customizing

For the best fit for your pet, it may be a good idea to measure the circumference of their neck so you get the perfect fit.This would also look great as a headband or cowl for people too.  Measure the head or neck circumference and use the gauge of the stitches below until you reach your desired circumference.

Bow Wow Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

R1:  fsc 7 (13, 21). turn (7, 13, 21 sc)
Optional:  ch 8 (14, 20) sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (7, 13, 21 sc) turn 

R2:  (dc, ch 1, sc) all in 1st sc, *sk 1 st, (dc, ch 1, sc) all in next st.  rep from * across.  turn. (8, 14, 22 st)

R3:   (dc, ch 1, sc) all in 1st ch-1 sp, *sk 2 st, (dc, ch 1, sc) all in next ch-1 sp. rep from * across.  turn (8, 14, 22 st)

Small

R4-R20: repeat R3 or until you reach your desired circumference of your pet’s neck. ch 1 and turn after you completed your last row.

Medium

R4-R28: repeat R3 or until you reach your desired circumference of your pet’s neck. ch 1 and turn after you completed your last row.

Large

R4-36:  repeat R3 or until you reach your desired circumference of your pet’s neck. ch 1 and turn after you completed your last row.

Closing Cowl

Step 1:
Line up WS of beginning row to the WS of the ending row.

Step 2:
sl st in each dc and each sc across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Creating Bow Effect

Step 1:
Cut a long tail of yarn (about a yard)

Step 2:
Pinch the sl st row of the cowl

Step 3:
Wrap your long tail of yarn tightly around the sl st row about 10 times or until you reach your desired look.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2025