Free knitting patterns for matching cowls and handwear like mittens, fingerless mitts, and gloves. Updated 2/12/24.
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Free Patterns
Evening Breeze Set
Light and airy reversible Moebius cowl and matching fingerless mitts feature a dropped stitch basketweave texture that's perfect for warmer temperatures. Uses one skein 100g of fingering weight yarn for the set. Designed by Mone Dräger.
Tiny Stripes Cowl and Mitts
Three color matching fingerless mitts and neckwarmer with thin one row stripes. Cowl is knit flat and fingerless mitts are knit in the round. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Luge Cowl and Mitts
Bold twisty cables run spiralling against bands of large snowflake lace in an 8 row repeat to create this cowl and matching fingerless mitts. Pictured project in Worsted weight yarn, though designer recommened Super Bulky. Designed by Sue Lazenby. Pictured project by kmacmillan2003
Shaeleigh Cowl and Mitts
Perfect way to use self-striping sock yarn if you don't want to knit socks! Cowl is knit flat and fingerless mitts are knit in the round. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Karen Marlatt.
Leaving Cowl and Cuffs
Matching cowl and wristwarmers knit with leaf lace with both written and charted instructions. Cowl is in sport weight yarn, cuffs in fingering weight. Designed by Maria Magnusson. Pictured projects by knitagoat and designer
Ulchabháin Cowl and Mittens
Named with the Irish word for owls that adorn these matching accessories in two color stranded colorwork. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ciara Ní Reachtnín.
Florarna Faux Turtleneck and Fingerless Mittens
Collared cowl dickie with matching fingerless mitts. Free pattern for pictured Gryten jacket also available at link. Cowl and Mittens in 4 sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Stine HoelgaardJohansen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Butterflies and Leaves Cowl and Wristwarmers
Cabled butterflies knit without cable needles alternate with columns of lace leaves in this cowl and matching fingerless mitts. Sport weight yarn for the set. Designed by Angelique den Brok. Available in English and German. Pictured projects by jukajuka and designer
- Get the free Cowl knitting pattern
- Get the free Wristwarmers knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Arroyo yarn
Lia Neck Warmer and Mittens
Matching cowl and fingerless mitts with a beautiful cable design. DK weight yarn. Designed by SisHomemade. Available in English, German, Polish
More Free Patterns
Color Blocked Cowl and Mitts
Easy set of of neckwarmer and fingerless mitts knit flat in garter stitch with stylish color blocking. I think this would be good for beginners. DK weight yarn. Block it Out Cowl and Block Top Mitts designed by Mindy Abodeely.
Currant Cowl and Wrist Warmers
Matching Tube Scarf and fingerless mitts knit with faux cable lace. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Cable Cowl and Muff
Matching infinity scarf and handwarmer knit with cable and beaded rib pattern. Knit flat. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Plumes Gloves and Neck Warmer
Matching fancy lace gloves and lace cowl that can be worn around neck over as a snood over head. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Daniele Langham.
Queen of Shadows Fingerless Gloves and Cowl
Matching neckwarmer and fingerless mitts knit with a subtle cable pattern and a picot edge. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Pope of Whistling Girl Knits.
Corinna Cowl and Mitts
I love this set because of the way the slipped stitches create easy vertical lines over the horizontal stripes. And the stripes can created with just two yarns, a solid and a self striping yarn. It also would make a great stash buster. Also, I want to point out is that the cowl shaped to be wider at the bottom than the top so it will sit nicely on the shoulders. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brenda Castiel.
Chill-Chaser Set
Matching infinity scarf cowl and mittens knit with a 4 row repeat berry stitch with central cable on the cowl. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
Infinity Trinity Cowl and Mitts Set
Matching infinity scarf and fingerless armwarmers featuring braided cables on seed stitch in 10 row repeat. Cowl is knit flat so if you'd prefer a scarf just omit the joining the ends. Designed by Sandy L. Harris for Red Heart
Prisma Infinite Scarf Cowl and Mitts
Garter stitch stripes combined with gradient yarn create a colorful cowl or infinite scarf with matching fingerless mitts. Designed by Cloud House Studio
Patterns for Purchase
Charly Cowl and Mitts
Striped buttoned triangular front neckwarmer and fingerless mitts. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by LiliaCraftParty.
Surplus Stripes Cowl and Mitts
Stash buster set for striped fingerless mitts, the mittens, and cowl. This pattern is ideal for using up leftover scraps of worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Sennott.
Indira Cowl and Mitts
Matching fingerless mitts and cowl with lateral braids, double‑braided cable, simple lace, and fisherman’s rib. Designed by Vanessa Smith.
Shallows Cowl and Mitts
Lace infinity scarf cowl and fingerless mitts knit flat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Sennott.
Bay Road Cowl and Mitts Set
Matching cowl and fingerless mitts knit with cable and lace. The cowl is knit in fingering weight yarn, and the mitts are in sportweight Designed by Bonnie Sennott.
Cable Cowl and Mitts
Matching snug cowl and armwarmers knit with arched cable design. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vanya Petrova.
Con Brio Cowl and Mitts Set
Matching cowl and fingerless mitts featuring a wavy lace pattern. The cowl also adds in other lace sections for more interest. Cowl in 3 sizes, knit with DK weight yarn. Mitts in one size in Sport yarn. Designed by Bonnie Sennott.
Winter Warrior Set
Matching cowl and fingerless mitts in stunning stitch pattern with a texture reminiscent of armor. Sport yarn. Designed by Anna Ravenscroft.
Curling Neckwarmer and Mitts
Matching cowl and fingerless mitts knit with a stunning lace pattern that's easier than it looks. 2 sizes. Designed by Anne Hanson.
