The versatility of this pattern allows you to mix and match whatever colors your heart desires, and it's just one of the many things we love about it. Now, it's your turn to prepare for the cold season and stitch one up with the free pattern below or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.
This Madison series is my new favorite. I love the simple, yet textured design!
Sometimes a simple crochet project can have a big impact. The Madison Cowl uses a simple double crochet stitch with ribbing on one end to make a cowl that’s quick to stitch and easy to wear.
Make it in a solid color as shown in the pattern, or use up some oddballs to make a colorful stash-busting project.
This crochet cowl pattern is so easy you can make one in every color to go with all your cold weather outfits. It's also super quick to work up. If you enjoy crocheting projects that are quick and easy, check out 90 amazing “Done in a Day” crochet patterns.
Madison Cowl Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Included
Teen/Adult
Finished Size
Circumference: 20”
Width: 12.5”
*These are our finished measurements. If yours don't fit within these measurements, please check your gauge.

Materials
- Yarn:
- Hook:
- US size K /10.5 (6.50mm) crochet hook or size needed to match gauge.
- Notions:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Gauge
12 sc x 8 rows = 4”
*Change the hook size to obtain the gauge if necessary.
Notes
- (11 sts) means how many stitches you should have at the end of the row. That count does NOT include the chain.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
Pattern uses US crochet terms.
blo: back loop only
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
sk: skip
sp: space
st(s): stitch(es)
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Cowl
Ch 65, join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Note: Join rnds where indicated with a sl st in the first st of the rnd.
Rnds 1-13: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in each st around, join. (65 sts)
Rnd 14: Ch 2, dc in first st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] around, join. (33 dc, 32 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, dc in each st and in each sp around, join. (65 sts)
Ribbing
Note: Ribbing is worked sideways, attaching to the cowl with a decrease at the end of every odd numbered row.
Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, sc2tog in next 2 sts on cowl, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Sk the sc2tog, sc in blo of each st across ribbing, turn. (3 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in blo of each st across ribbing, sc2tog in next 2 sts on cowl, turn. (4 sts)
Rows 4-64: Repeat rows 2-3 30 times, then repeat row 2 once more.
You should have 1 unworked st remaining on the cowl.
Row 65: Ch 1, sc in blo of each st across ribbing, sc in last st on cowl. (4 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
With tail, sew row 1 and row 65 of ribbing together.
Weave in ends.
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If you enjoyed this pattern, check out some more of my popular crochet patterns below:
- Oven Mitt Set Crochet Pattern
- Winter Shawl Crochet Pattern
- Twisted Mixed Cluster Headband Crochet Pattern
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