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
Free Knitting Pattern for a Swizzle Cowl. Skill Level: Intermediate Swizzling ice skating tracks inspired the Swizzle Cowl’s wavy double garter stitch borders. A variation of the simple Old Shale lace stitch creates an undulating fabric. This airy confection knits up quickly on large needles. The 63.5″ version can be worn triple-wrapped for maximum coziness.…
Free Knitting Pattern for a Lace Cowl. Skill Level: Easy Easily add a touch of style to your outfit with this cozy knit cowl that’s so simple to make. Thanks to Red Heart Super Saver O’Go, we’ve already done the colorwork for you, since the wheel includes all the shades for this wonderful accessory! This…
Free Knitting Pattern for a Mirror Image Cowl. Skill Level: Intermediate Fuzzy, colorful fun begins with our Minou yarn. Spun in Italy, this luxurious blend of baby alpaca, merino wool, and nylon will make you fall in love with eyelash yarns. The rich texture of the yarn is paired perfectly with its soft feel and…
Free Knitting Pattern for a Cabled Hooded Cowl. Skill Level: Intermediate Size: Approximately 9” / 23 cm wide x 62” / 157 cm around Ribbing and cables make their way around this cozy hooded cowl. Wear it long or short depending on the mood you’re in. You can even leave it open if you just…
25+ Knitted accessories patterns free to download now! Knit hats, headbands, cowl, scarfs, mitts and more with these fashionable knit sets. All free knit patterns for matching head, neck, and/or hand accessories in various combinations. We love the hat scarf and mittens knitting pattern sets. This pattern is intermediate, but if you can knit and purl, you can…
Free Knitting Pattern for a Long Cowl. Skill Level: Easy Four shades of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural are used to knit Morgan, a long cowl worked in linen stitch. Free Pattern
Free Knitting Pattern for a Stunning Sampler Stitch Cowl. Skill Level: Easy Not only does this cowl look wonderful, this yarn feels great next to your skin and is fun to knit. A trio of stitch patterns are combined with a contrast stripe to transition from stitch to stitch. Free Pattern
Free Knitting Pattern for a Ripple Stitch Cowl Penelope. Skill Level: Intermediate This free cowl knitting pattern uses three shades of Berroco Ultra Wool DK, and is a great choice for anyone looking to learn how to knit lace—or for those who have mastered it and want a simple, customizable cowl! Free Pattern