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.
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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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!
2025 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 during the month of May I am hosting my 3rd Annual Pet Apprecition 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.
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I am also offering you a Pet Appreciation $5 Bundle Sale! You can get 5 of my most popular crochet patterns designs specifically for pets!!
You will find each of these crochet patterns inside of the Pet Appreciation $5 Bundle Sale.
Bow Wow Cowl, Pet Bandana, Squid Cat Toy, Tuxie Keyhole Scarf, Your Buddy’s Bed.
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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.
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