The Odyssey Cowl is destined to be your favorite fall accessory this year. Fall is on its way and that means holidays and road trips to see family and friends. So if you need a light cowl to keep you warm on the car trip or a car trip crochet project, this free crochet pattern is perfect for the job.

From leggings and a jacket to road trip chic, this cowl will be your travel buddy for all of your adventures. The Odyssey cowl is made with Lion Brand’s Mandala yarn or Pound of Love yarn. The fringe gives it a trendy feel and the lighter yarn makes this accessory easy to stuff into a purse or backpack if you get to warm.
Want more fall ideas? Make sure you check out all my free patterns here.
If you are crocheting on your road trips, you will be happy to know you can make two cowls from one skein of Mandala yarn, so whip up one for you and one as a gift for the person you are visiting.

Odyssey Cowl Crochet Pattern
Materials
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245 yds (half a skein) Lion Brand Mandala Yarn, Sphinx
Book that is 9” tall or wide for fringe
Stitches and Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Slst – SLip Stitch
Skst – Skip Stitch
Inc – 2 Double Crochet in the next Stitch
R – Row or Round
Gauge
4 dc = 1″
2 rows = 1″

Pattern
Notes:
- I do not count my turning chain as a stitch.
Ch 108, slst to first ch.
R1: Ch2, turn, Dc in each ch, slst to first Dc.(108)
R2: Ch2, turn, (Dc2, ch1, skst) repeat from (to) around, slst to first Dc.
R3: Ch4, turn, skst, Dc2, (Ch1, skst, Dc2) repeat from (to) around. Slst to Ch4.
R4: Ch2, turn, (Dc11, Inc) repeat from (to) around. Slst to first Dc. (117)
R5: Ch2, turn, (Dc2, ch1, skst) repeat from (to) around, slst to first Dc.
R6: Ch4, turn, skst, Dc2, (Ch1, skst, Dc2) repeat from (to) around. Slst to Ch4.
R7: Ch2, turn, (Dc12, Inc) repeat from (to) around. Slst to first Dc. (126)
R8: Ch2, turn, (Dc2, ch1, skst) repeat from (to) around, slst to first Dc.
R9: Ch4, turn, skst, Dc2, (Ch1, skst, Dc2) repeat from (to) around. Slst to Ch4.
R10: Ch2, turn, (Dc13, Inc) repeat from (to) around. Slst to first Dc. (135)
R11: Ch2, turn, (Dc2, ch1, skst) repeat from (to) around, slst to first Dc.
R12: Ch4, turn, skst, Dc2, (Ch1, skst, Dc2) repeat from (to) around. Slst to Ch4.
R13: Ch2, turn, (Dc14, Inc) repeat from (to) around. Slst to first Dc. (144)
R14: Ch2, turn, (Dc2, ch1, skst) repeat from (to) around, slst to first Dc.
R15: Ch4, turn, skst, Dc2, (Ch1, skst, Dc2) repeat from (to) around. Slst to Ch4.
R16: Ch2, turn, (Dc15, Inc) repeat from (to) around. Slst to first Dc. Fasten off and weave in ends. (153)
Fringe
Now, take your book and wrap your yarn around it 77 times. Actually make it 80 times just for a little extra. Cute the yarn at both ends of the book. This will give you 160 strands of 9 inch yarn to use for fringe. Use one strand to add fringe to each stitch in Round 16.
Once you are complete your fringe your cowl is done and ready to go on an adventure with you!
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We went on a special trip a few states up last year, and these colors just remind me of driving through the mountains. Beautiful. Pinned, and shared this pattern!
Thank you so much! I saw this color way and knew I had to have it even though I had to order it from Amazon (luckily it was cheaper!) I think I want to make a baby poncho out of the left over!
I guess I might be missing something. Is the foundation row all slip stitches? It says to slip stitch to the first chain then Row 1 states ch 2 turn. I really enjoy the Mandela yarns & would love to try your pattern. I just need a little clarification. I’ve been crocheting for over 40 years & this just reads a little different to me.
You are slip stitching to the first Chain to create a circle. Then you will chain up 2, turn and start your first row.