10 Must-Try Knit Cowl Patterns for Fall and Winter

In this blog post, you will see a free cowl knitting pattern that would make a cozy addition to your winter wardrobe.

The ribbed cowl is an easy pattern to follow; all you need is knowledge of the knit stitch and the purl stitch, plus how to work in the round.

To make this simple cowl, you will need bulky weight yarn and 8 mm knitting needles. 

Make a gift for your man that he will love with this free men’s hat knitting pattern.

This ribbed beanie hat and matching cowl are great projects to knit up on circular needles.

The knitted beanie hat and matching cowl set is an easy pattern to follow, all you need is some knowledge of the knit and purl stitches.

Using 2×2 garter stitch rib you will create a stretchy and textured knit fabric.

The Outlander cowl knitting pattern will allow you to create a large cozy knitted cowl in the style of Claire.

You will have seen this cowl/scarf that Claire wears in season 1, episode 3, ‘The Way Out’.

There are two versions of the pattern – knit on different size needles.

Make an easy cowl with this free knitting pattern.

The cozy cowl is really great for any beginners out there, as it uses basic knit (garter stitch) throughout.

You can use any super bulky weight yarn and large knitting needles (Needle size 10mm/US 15).

In this post, you will see a hand-knit cowl pattern that is great for stash busting.

This cute cowl will be perfect for Halloween knit up in your favorite colors or Hogwarts house colors.

It’s harness-friendly because it is only worn around the neck, and it can be adjusted to fit dogs of all sizes.

In this post, you will see a striped kids’ cowl knitting pattern.

Making a kid’s cowl with stripes is an easy project for advanced beginners.

The knitted cowl pattern for a toddler or young child is easy to follow and knit on circular needles.

A great choice of pattern to practice your knitting skills.

Make a cozy hooded cowl with this free cowl knitting pattern.

It’s a great project for an advanced beginner who wants to practice working in the round with double-pointed needles.

Lion Brand has created a kit that includes all the yarn you need (two skeins) to make this knit hooded cowl as well as a copy of the printable pattern. 

Make a chevron lace striped cowl with this free knit cowl pattern.

This cozy cowl is worked in the round when changing colors in your stripe work, you can tie on your new color, knot it, and leave it on the inside of your work, which means there are no ends to seam in!

This pattern includes instructions for Advanced Beginner and Intermediate (knit in worsted weight yarn).

*This is available as a free PDF on Ravelry.

Made with one of their yummy yarns, the incredibly soft bulky weight yarn Lanecardate Feltro (a wool-merino blend).

It’s one of those knitting projects that can be made quickly when you need something warm and toasty for yourself or to give to someone you love.

Make a twisted cowl with this free pattern.

This is a plush cowl with a fun twist – knit in Patons Classic Wool Roving.

A great pattern for intermediate knitters because the knit stitches are used to create a chunky fisherman’s rib.

Grab the free pattern on Yarnspirations.

Make this crabapple cowl with a free pattern.

Knit this easy wide ribbed cowl that uses one skein of hand-dyed Crabapple Posh Fingering yarn (this is knit using fingering weight yarns).

It’s long enough to wear loose or doubled around the neck.

Make this stunning fall cowl with this free pattern.

The cowl has been made using Lion Brand Heartland (medium yarn weight).

This cowl would make a great gift idea.

Skill Level – Easy.

Make this openwork cowl with this free pattern. 

This bulky cowl has a gorgeous texture, that looks hard but is actually easy to work!

Knit in Bernat Wool-Up Bulky yarn, this pattern works up quickly and makes the perfect fall and winter accessory.

Grab the free pattern on Yarnspirations. 

Skill Level – Easy

Make this color work cowl with a free pattern.

The Inspira Cowl is worked in the round on circular needles.

Corrugated ribbing is used, where two different colored yarns are stranded across each round.

The ribbing height varies throughout for each of the three color cowl options.

After two plain knit rows, the corrugated ribbing pattern shifts, or is staggered, i.e., previous knit columns become purl columns.

This graphic shift of color & texture is what gives Inspira its dynamic flow.

*This pattern is available as a free PDF*

Skill Level – Intermediate