Keep your neck warm during the winter months with a stylish knitted cowl. Cowls are usually quick and easy knits making them perfect for quick gift ideas! We offer the best quality free cowl knitting patterns that include easy cowl knitting patterns with straight needles and some you can create with circular needles, we have chunky knit cowl patterns, colorwork cowl patterns, lace cowl patterns, free cowl knitting patterns with bulky yarn and more!
Browse below for plenty of free knitting cowl patterns, you can also click the links below to choose different knit cowl pattern styles:
Free cable and lace cowl knitting pattern
Cable cowl patterns
Free chevron cowl knitting pattern
Fair isle cowl
Lace cowl patterns
Slip stitch cowl knitting pattern
Striped cowls
Free textured cowl knitting pattern
Free garter stitch cowl knitting patterns
Rib stitch cowls
Ripple stitch cowl knitting patterns
Neckerchief knitting patterns
Free cowl knitting patters that are part of a set:
Free hat and cowl knitting set
Free hat gloves and cowl knitting set
Lovable Cowl Free Knitting Pattern. Knitting in the round takes advantage of the wonderful way this yarn changes colors without worrying about seams. This lovely cowl is the perfect gift (because you don’t need to worry about size) or make it to enjoy yourself. Free Pattern
Survival Cowl Free Knitting Pattern. Even though we don’t need to survive in the wild, this knit shield is a great look for keeping warm in the city (or suburbia). Wear it over anything from a coat to a sleeveless dress, changing the color choice to fit your own style. Free Pattern
Caron Shadow Cowl with Accent Trim Free Intermediate Women’s Cowl Knit Pattern The Shadow Cowl features a contrasted, reversible fabric. Knit using Brioche Stitch, this cowl is plush and cozy. Knit in Caron Simply Soft, this pattern is intermediate. Free Pattern
Shimmer cowl is an easy beginner knitting pattern using garter stitch. Free Pattern
Cables ‘n Lace Cowl Designed by Cathy Campbell. Knit by Angie Kachelmeier for Crystal Palace Yarns Description: This soft and cozy neck warmer features alternating bands of eyelets and 3 x 3 cable. It is knit on needles slightly larger thanis typical for the yarn to allow for more drape and wearability. See the matching…
Canaletto Cowl Free Knitting Pattern by Tricksy Knitter! The Canaletto cowl is wide and luxurious, and emphasizes geometric lines and simple textures. Bands of seed stitch and eyelets are intersected by stocking stitch, and each texture catches the light differently. The stacked eyelets create a gentle bias, adding to the cowl’s flexibility for looping around…
Christmas Cowl Free Knitting Pattern. Knit it for a holiday gift or for yourself to wear all winter long! The easy lace panel is perfect for a beginner lace knitter and special enough that everyone will appreciate it. Free Pattern
Holiday Cowl Free Knitting Pattern. Go into the holiday season with a cowl that adds a bit of sparkle. This design is gloriously easy to knit. It’s perfect for when you are wanting quick results for a special occasion or a gift. Featuring a garter stitch border and a center eyelet pattern. Free Pattern