It is a cowl that looks like an infinity scarf and can even be a hood! The Double textured crochet cowl can do it all. This is a free crochet pattern that uses basic crochet stitches to make a beautiful texture.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for the easy crochet cowl pattern. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, and sizing information.

Deciding on Textures for this Easy Crochet Cowl
This cowl has two main textures. The back loop only single crochet creates a ribbing at the bottom and top of the cowl. Lately, I have been in love with bordering my projects with ribbing. You can see how I did this in the Harvest Pocket Shawl and the Hinterlands Hooded Scarf.

I also used another favorite stitch combination for the center of the cowl. The stitch doesn’t have an official name but is similar to a lot of other stitches. It is the same stitch I used in these textured fingerless mitts.

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Materials Needed
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3.2-11.3 oz or 170-600 yds of Red Heart With Love (Size 4 Yarn), Merlot
Crochet Hook 5.5mm Size I
Yarn Needle
Scissors
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
BLOSC – Single Crochet. in the Back Loop Only
DC – Double Crochet
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
SLST – Slip Stitch
Gauge and Size
Gauge:
11 SC = 3 inches
8 Rows BLOSC = 2 inches
Size Chart
Size | Circumference | Height | Yarn Needed |
Toddler | 18.5 in | 9.5 in | 3.2 oz/ 170 yds |
Child | 22 in | 11.5 in | 4.5 oz/ 239 yds |
XS/S | 29 in | 15 in | 7.4 oz/ 393 yds |
M/L | 32 in | 16.5 in | 9.1 oz/ 483 yds |
XL/2X | 34 in | 17.5 in | 10 oz/ 530 yds |
3X/4X | 36 in | 18.5 in | 11.3 oz/ 600 yds |
Double Textured Crochet Cowl Video Tutorial
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Double Textured Crochet Cowl
Notes:
-Written in US terms.
– Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
For Toddler size CH 69
For Child size CH 81
For XS/Small Size CH 107
For Medium/Large Size CH 119
For LX/2X Size CH 125
For 3X/4X Size CH 133
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from Hook, SC in each chain across.
Row 2-10: CH1, turn, BLOSC in each ST around. SLST to first SC.
Row 11: CH1, turn, *(SC, DC) into the next ST, Skip a ST* repeat from *to* around. SLST to first SC.


Continue repeating row 11 until you have the total number of rows indicated for the size below.
For Toddler size, repeat row 11 until you have a total of 23 rows.
For Child size, repeat row 11 until you have a total of 29 rows.
For X-Small/Small size, repeat row 11 until you have a total of 39 rows.
For Medium/Large size, repeat row 11 until you have a total of 44 rows.
For XL/2X size, repeat row 11 until you have a total of 47 rows.
For 3X/4X size, repeat row 11 until you have a total of 50 rows.
For the last rows of ribbing, I started the row count over since the row counts will now vary depending on size.
Final Ribbing Row 1: CH1, turn, SC in each ST around. SLST to first SC.
Final Ribbing Row 2-10: CH1, turn, BLOSC in each ST around. SLST to first SC.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. When you weave in your starting yarn end, make sure to join the bottom of the first and last single crochet of row one.
Now your Double textured cowl is complete and ready to be enjoyed or gifted.
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