Knitting patterns for cowls that use a 4 row or round repeat. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/15/24
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Free Patterns
Chevron Cowl
Easy loop with a zigzag lace knit with a 4 round repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Gray Lace Cowl designed by Lion Brand.
Just Weave It Cowl
Designed with the 4 row repeat French Weave in honor of the Paris Olympics, this cowl is knit flat in two colors. 2 Sizes DK weight yarn. Designed by Susan Ashcroft. Pictured project by summerberrycrafts
Cold Snap Cowl
Buttoned neckwarmer knit with a 4 row repeat Andalusian stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by knitrelief.
Two Tone Cowl
Two color cowl knit with a 4 round repeat slip stitch colorwork. 3 sizes, as pictured. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annie Claire.
Wheat Ears Cowl
Easy cowl knit with a 4 round repeat mock cable stitch. Uses one skein 156 - 158 yards (143 - 144 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
Castle Cowl
Easy cowl knit in a 4 row repeat slip stitch. Uses one skein 180 - 210 yards (165 - 192 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rose Mogerman.
Soft As A Cloud Cowls
Cowl knit as a 4 row repeat Mock Cable and Spiral Rib. Versions also included for only Mock Cable and only Spiral Rib. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Cowl for Every Season
Reversible cowl knit as a 4 row repeat in 2 versions for DK or Aran weight yarn. Designed by maanel.
Blue Streak Cowl
Quick easy cowl knit with a 4 row repeat slip stitch. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Can be finished in day according by Wendy Chapman.
Canaletto Cowl
Cowl knit with a 4 row repeat design of bands of seed stitch and eyelets intersected by stocking stitch. 2 sizes small 19.5 inches, large 44 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Megan Goodacre.
Candygram Cowl
This cowl features a clever but easy 4 round repeat, worked in 2 colors in slipped stitches, resulting in a reversible cowl with a different pattern on each side. The key is the slipped stitches, no stranded knitting required, it’s so easy! Rated easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tanis Lavallee.
Show Off Chevron Cowl
Lace cowl knit with a 4 row repeat that showcases self-striping yarn but is also great with solid colors. DK weight yarn. Designed by Aimee Pelletier.
Sul Cowl
Versatile buttoned cowl infinity scarf knit flat in worsted weight in with a 4 row repeat honeycombed pattern and crossed stitches. Can be worn a variety of ways. Worsted weight yarn. Available in English and French. Designed by Mélina Hami.
More Free Patterns
Dragon Scale Cowl
Easy infinity scarf cowl knit in a 4 row repeat slipped stitch that showcases variegated yarn. DK weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Escama del Dragon Cowl designed by Fairmount Fibers, Ltd.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend yarn
Nightfall Cowl Cowl
Easy infinity scarf cowl knit in a 4 row repeat honeycomb brioch stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Plumettes Cowl
Easy cowl knit in a 4 row repeat lace stitch. Bulky weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Stitchnerd Designs. Pictured projects by designer and huacaya
Syrah Cowl
Cowl knit in a 4 row repeat cable and lace stitch. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
200m Cowl
Easy cowl knit in a 4 row repeat. Uses one skein 219 yards (200 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Stitchnerd Designs. Pictured projects by Summerberrycrafts and miriamspooner
South Beach Cowl
Reversible cowl knit with 2 colors of gradient yarn in a 4 row repeat of brioche tuck. Designed by Nancy Marchant. Sport weight yarn.
4 Row Repeat Train Track Neckwarmer
Versatile buttoned scarf that can be worn as a cowl, shoulder wrap, scarf, and more. Knit with a 4 row repeat in 2 contrasting colors, it's a perfect showcase for ombre yarn paired with a contrasting solid color, though it looks great with 2 solid colors, too. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Robyn Williams. Aran weight yarn.
4 Row 2 Stitch Repeat Perfection Cowl
This cowl is knit flat with an easy stitch pattern and seamed. Suitable for beginners according to the designer Sara Kay Hartmann for Red Heart. Worsted weight.
4 Row 4 Stitch Repeat Racimo Cowl
This easy cowl is knit flat with an all-over Quilted Cross Stitch and seamed. Uses one skein (445 yards) of the recommended yarn. Designed by Sarah Solomon for Manos del Uruguay. Fingering weight. Great for showcasing variegated yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Manos del Uruguay Alegría yarn at Amazon
Bulky Lace Cowl
This cowl from NobleKnits is knit in a super bulky ombre yarn that works up in just a few hours. The easy 4 row lace repeat is a perfect first lace project.
Mrs Hunter Cowl
Cowl in 2 sizes knit with a 4 row repeat variation of the bamboo stitch and great for showcasing varegated yarns or color-change yarns. 2 sizes: 8"X30" or 8"X60". Designed by Lijuan Jing of Jojoland. Fingering weight yarn.
4 Row 4 Stitch Repeat Willow Cowl
This easy cowl features an all-over cable texture knit in the round with a 4 row repeat with 3 of the rows knit and only one cable row. Designed by Purl Soho. Light fingering weight.
Gossypium Cowl
Versatile infinity scarf knit in a 4 row repeat lace pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jenn Kinzel Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Pictured project by Donnaputer who knit a longer cowl in DK.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn used in the pictured project at Red Heart
Meandering Brook Scarf or Cowl
The 4 row repeat slip stitch pattern works especially well with multi-colored yarn. 2 sizes: Cowl: 12” x 26”, (Infinity Scarf: 6½“ x 48”). Designed by Michelle Stead. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
You and You Too Cowl
Lace cowl worked in a 4 row repeat Openwork Rib Lace framed with rib. Charts and written instructions, as well as photos. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Deb Hoss
Ribbon Rock Cowl
Cowl worked in the round using a four-row repeat, can be knit in multiple color combinations: You can mix it up with two or three colors, keep it monochromatic, get graphic with contrasting colors, go bright and bold, or be soft and subtle. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Kaffka
Frons Cowl
Quick, one-skein cowl with a pretty, leafy, allover lace pattern created with simple, rhythmic 4-row repeat.
Lace Ripple Cowl
This easy color blocked cowl is a 4 row lace repeat.
Autumn Dust Messy Bun Hat & Cowl
This set is knit with the dandelion or star stitch that is usually a 4 row repeat, and the cowl is long enough to wrap twice around your neck. Sizes S (M, L)
Child’s Havana Cape
Shoulder cozy knit with a 4 row repeat cable pattern. 2 sizes: Aged 3-6 years: To fit approx 59.5cm/23″ to 63.5cm/24 1/2″ chest [3 balls of yarn]. Ages 7-10 years: To fit approx 67cm/ 26″ chest to 71cm/ 27 1/2″ chest (4 balls of yarn). Worsted weight. Designed by Kari-Helene Rane
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Loveknitting
- See more knitting patterns by Kari-Helene Rane
- See more Shoulder Cozy Knitting Patterns
Avena Cowl
This arrowhead lace cowl uses an easy 4 row repeat lace stitch and just one ball of the recommended yarn.
