The Misty Cowl is a cozy cowl pattern! It works up quickly and only uses about 250 yards of a bulky weight yarn.
The Misty Cowl was designed to go with my Misty Beanie Crochet Pattern. Haven’t made one yet? You’ll find the free crochet pattern for the beanie here: Misty Beanie Crochet Pattern.

This cowl pattern is worked using a bulky weight yarn. The yarn I have used is the Caron Swirl Cakes by Yarnspirations, but you may substitute for another bulky weight yarn. I use the entire cake (about 250 yards) for the cowl.

About the Pattern:
This cowl is worked in rounds. At the end of each round, you will join with a slip stitch in the first stitch and chain one. You will not need to turn your work at the end of each round.
The pattern features a variety of stitches including half double crochet stitches and front post half double crochet stitches.
Some of the stitches are worked in what is referred to as the “3rd loop.” Not sure where to find the 3rd loop? Be sure to watch the free video tutorial below.
PDF Copies:
The crochet pattern will be written out in full below. However if you would like to add this pattern to your library or purchase an ad free PDF, you can so from my Etsy and Ravelry shops:
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Thank you so much for stopping by! While here you may want to also check out thePumpkin Spice Cowl Crochet Pattern, another popular crochet beanie pattern on my blog and YouTube Channel.
Happy Crocheting!
Sarah
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Misty Cowl:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gauge: 11sts x 12 rows hdc in 3rd loop = 4 inches
Finished Size: 8 x 14 inches laid flat
Yarn: Caron® Swirl Cakes by Yarnspirations (77% Acrylic, 23% wool; 8 oz, 227 g; Approx. 252 yds, 230 m). Bulky Weight (5). You will need 1 cake. Colour Shown: Cookies and Cream.
Hook: Size L/11 (8 mm) Hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Fphdc – Front Post Half Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet Stitch
Rpt – Repeat
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms.
- This pattern is worked in rounds.
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as stitch.
- Do not turn at the end of round.
- Weave in ends as needed.
- To adjust the size of your cowl your will need a stitch multiple of 2.

Free Crochet Pattern:
Ch 80. Being careful not to twist your chain, join with a sl st in the first st to make a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in each ch all the way around. Join with a sl st in the first st, do not turn. (80 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in the 3rd loop, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st in the first st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, working in the 3rd loop, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st in the first st.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, fphdc around the same st as joining, hdc in the next st, *fphdc around the next st, hdc in the next st; rpt from * around, join with a sl st in the first st.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, fphdc around the same st as joining, hdc in the next st, *fphdc around the next st, hdc in the next st; rpt from * around, join with a sl st in the first st.
Rnds 6-17: Repeat rounds 2-5.
Rnds 18-19: Repeat rnds 2 and 3
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Thanks for sharing your free patterns, much appreciated for new and old crocheters?
My cowl looks way larger than yours and it’s rippling. What did I do wrong?
It could be that you are adding stitches at some point in the pattern or it could simply be that your tension/yarn is different than what I used
Maybe you accidentally counted your chain1 as a stitch when joining into each round. Not sure if that would make such a difference though.just a thought .
Sorry I know I already gave the suggestion about the ch 1 but I didnt really see that being a huge difference then I thought maybe you hdc at the top of the stitches you worked a front post in instead of alternating.