Fast and Easy Crochet Cowls for Beginners

Autumn has already arrived and winter is upon us. It’s the time, in which you open your closet and look for warm and soft scarfs and crochet cowls to pair perfectly with your hat and coat.

Not an easy choice, we’ve all been there. How about making some new exciting projects, which will be not only classic, chic and timeless, but very easy and quick to make in one or two afternoons? Take a look at examples below to check the current trends and search for links to free patterns under the pictures.

Arctic Scarf & Cowl

This cowl is perfect for every neutral colors lovers out there. It’s easy to put on and it won’t mess your hair up. Experiment and customize this cowl by changing the fringe colors.

DESIGNED by Toni Lipsey
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Toni Lipsey / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on tlycblog.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Winston Cowl

This colorful cowl is very practical and cute at the same time. Definitely give this a try and add this lovely pattern to your collection. Fashionable and very feminine.

DESIGNED by Maria Bittner
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Maria Bittner / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on wp.me, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Bobble Row Cowl

Pink is the perfect choice for cold, gloomy, grey days. This pattern is very eye pleasing and most importantly – very warm and cosy. Little bobbles make it even more intriguing.

DESIGNED by Sweet Bee Crochet
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Sweet Bee Crochet / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on sweetbeecrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

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Smokestack Cowl

This one is very classic and timeless. It is perfect for autumn / winter time – it’s light, but very warm, easy to make and carry around. You can of course make this pattern in any color combination you want!

DESIGNED by Tamara Kelly
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

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PHOTOS by Tamara Kelly / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on mooglyblog.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Heights Cowl

This lovely, colorful cowl is perfect for autumn / winter time. It will embellish every hair color and make you look even more feminine and beautiful.

DESIGNED by Erica Fedor
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Erica Fedor / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on highlandhickorydesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Forrest Infinity Scarf

Light grey is a very popular color this season. No wonder why – it’s classic, timeless and will go just fine with almost any outfit and hair color. This one will undoubtedly keep you warm and cosy.

DESIGNED by April Collins
PROJECT TYPE scarf
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by April Collins / astitches.com

Find original free pattern on astitches.com.

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Even Moss Stitch Cowl

If you need to clear your thoughts and take some time for yourself, go for this pattern. Making it is very repetitive, so it will engage your mind to the minimum. Colorful and easy project, the colors remind me of beautiful wild flowers.

DESIGNED by Erin Sharp
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Erin Sharp / cookiesnobcrochet.com

Find original free pattern on cookiesnobcrochet.com.

The Herringstone Cowl

To make this one, you’ll only need one skein. Great, right? It’s neutral color will be a sensible and classic choice for autumn / winter time.

DESIGNED by Ashlea Konecny
PROJECT TYPE cowl
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Ashlea Konecny / hearthookhome.com

Find original free pattern on hearthookhome.com.

The Confetti Cowl

Do you have any leftover yarn and don’t know what to do with it? Don’t throw it away and crochet this intriguing confetti cowl instead. You’ll need small amounts of a number of different yarn colors. The more the better!

DESIGNED by Stefanie Huebner
PROJECT TYPE cowl
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Stefanie Huebner / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on Ravelry.

Ragged Falls Scarf

If you like to wrap yourself up on winter time with snuggly, cosy scarfs, you’ve found the perfect project. This one is very soft and has got some adorable pompoms!

DESIGNED by Sincerely Pam
PROJECT TYPE scarf
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Sincerely Pam / sincerelypam.com

Find original free pattern on sincerelypam.com.

Bean Stitch Cowl

This is beautiful and so easy project. The crochet stitch looks complicated at first sight, but once you have it down, this amazing cowl couldn’t be any more straightforward and fast to work up. Enjoy

DESIGNED by deliacreates
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by deliacreates / deliacreates.com

Find original free pattern on deliacreates.com.

Triple Braided Cowl

I love buttoned cowls, they look so unique and vintage! This one in the pictures below is particularly gorgeous and super feminine. The fringes add a very original look to the whole project and it’s really fast and easy to make. You just need a 2-row repeat with 3 sets of braids, which create the best texture and really flattering fit.

DESIGNED by Jennifer E. Ryan
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowl
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Jennifer E. Ryan / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on celticknotcrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Easy C2C Infinity Scarf

If you want to keep warm and cosy, but without your scarf flapping all about the place, you must check out this amazing cowl by Fiona Field in the pictures below. It uses the C2C technique to achieve this amazing, textured look. The finished size is 14 cm wide by 96cm long (5.5 inches wide by 40 inches long).

DESIGNED by Fiona Field
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowl
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Fiona Field / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on cosyrosieuk.co.uk, or read more about it on Ravelry.

One Hour Chunky Cowl

Chunky cowls are the essence of fall, so I highly recommend you trying this bulky cowl in the pictures below! Sara Sach choose gender neutral colors, so you can make one for your family and friends using the same yarn. The finished size is approximately 8 x 24 Inches.

DESIGNED by Sara Sach
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowl
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Sara Sach / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Lionheart Mobius Cowl

Vibrant crochet cowls really make the gloomy and grey autumn days so much brighter! Not to mention how eye-catching they are and how comfy you will feel wearing this particular project by Fiona Field in the pictures below. It’s super flattering and so quick to make.

DESIGNED by Fiona Field
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowl
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Fiona Field / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on bodhilifecrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Snow Flurries Cowl

This beautiful crochet cowl in the pictures below is a really simple project, that’s just timeless. It will look great with any stylization you like, because it’s really universal. Not to mention how wonderfully cozy it is. And it’s worked in a simple stitch! Make sure to make one for you and your friends!

DESIGNED by Fiber Flux / Jennifer Dickerson
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Fiber Flux / Jennifer Dickerson / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on fiberfluxblog.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Jemma Infinity Scarf

How about making a super, fun, colorful scarf to make the gloomy, grey days go away? Take a look at this beautiful piece by Amy Ramnarine in the pictures below. It’s a super quick and easy to work up piece, that will make a great holiday gift for your family and friends!

DESIGNED by Amy Ramnarine
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Amy Ramnarine / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on thestitchinmommy.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Crochet Cowl

This pretty crochet cowl in the pictures below was created by the talented knitcroaddict and it’s such a simple and beautiful project, don’t you think? It’s a very easy two row repeat, that every beginner will be able to make easily! And don’t forget to make one for each of your friends!

DESIGNED by knitcroaddict
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by knitcroaddict / Instagram.com

Find original free pattern on knitcroaddict.com, the photos are here.

Winter Burst Cowl

The finished size is approximately 9 x 11″ flat, but if you add some more squares, you can easily make it bigger. It’s a super warm, snuggly and comfy cowl, that can be easily hidden in your purse, so you can have it with you all the time! Have fun with that one!

DESIGNED by Mallory Krall
PROJECT TYPE crochet cowls
CRAFT crochet
SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Mallory Krall / ravelry.com

Find original free pattern on nautikrallcrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.