Free easy cowl and infinity scarf knitting patterns. Rated easy by the designer and/or Ravelrers. Updated 12/22/24
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Free Patterns
Tweed Cowl
Easy reversible cowl knit with a basketweave texture in an 8 round repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by designer. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa. A kit is also available.
Divine Drape Cowl
Lightweight, beautifully draped cowl with lace in front and stretchy ribbed back to hold the cowl in place. Uses one skein (200 - 250 yards, 183 - 229 m) of sport weight of yarn.Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Gretchen Tracy.
Cowl Hood Warmer
Easy stretchy cowl knit in ribbing in the round and generously sized so you can pull it up to wear over your head. Designed by Kim Kotary for Red Heart. Worsted weight yarn.
Be True Cowl
Lace cowl knit flat with a 6 row repeat. Designed by Michele Wilcox for Red Heart. Worsted weight. Rated easy by the designer.
On the C Train Cowl
Knit in ribbing in the round, the stretchiness of this cowl make it quite versatile - loop it once or twice around your neck or wear it as a shoulder warmer. Designed by Espace Tricot. Aran weight. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Available in English and French.
Marakata Cowl
This easy cowl is knit in the round with a 5 round repeat that creates an interesting ribbed texture. Designed by Stella Egidi. Worsted weight. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
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
Simple Slipped Ribbed Cowl
This easy cowl features a raised, twisted stitch ribbing. Designed by Orange Flower Yarn. Bulky weight yarn. Rated easy and very easy by most Ravelrers. Pictured project by celaine420
Twombly Lines Cowl
This cowl features a zig zag design inspired by the artist Cy Twombly, knit in a modification of Barbara Walker's Loose Stitch that gives it great drape and is a quick knit. Designed by Susan Ashcroft. DK or worsted weight yarn. Rated easy and very easy by most Ravelrers. Pictured projects by the designer and maliha
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.
HÜJ TÜB (Huge Tube) Cowl
This cowl is just what the name says - a huge tube of fabric knit in the round on larger needles using just knit stitches to create billowing clouds of fabric around your neck. Perfect showcase for multi-colored or hand-dyed yarn. Designed by Natasha Sills. Rated very easy by Ravelrers.
Zig Zag Cowl
This cowl is knit with an 8 row slip stich pattern. DK weight yarn. Uses one skein (240 yards) of the recommended yarn. Designed by Vanessa Ewing for multicolored yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. This one is going in my queue.
Bar Hopping Cowl
This infinity scarf or neckwarmer is knit with a 2 row repeat that looks like a variation of the bamboo stitch. Two sizes, short and long. Designed by Denise Bell for Lost City Knits. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn.
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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
Cozy Lace Cowl
Knit flat in a 2 row repeat lace pattern with seed stitch borders and seamed. Rated easy enough for beginner knitters by Red Heart. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kia Love for Red Heart.
Autopilot Cowl
This 2 row repeat cowl got its name because it's so easy that the designer says it can be knit on autopilot while traveling, watching tv, or socializing. And it doesn't need blocking! It can be adjusted in both length and width. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Dominique Trad
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Rios at Amazon
- See more 2 Row Knitting Patterns
Fittleworth Cowl
Using just one color at a time, easy slip stitch colorwork creates a striking design. Designed by Sarah Knight who says this is a great first colorwork project. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Sport weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Loveknitting
- Get the recommended Cascade 220 Sport yarn at Loveknitting
- See more patterns by Sarah Knight
Embracement
Neckwarmer knit flat with an easy slipped stitch pattern. The narrow end of the neck wrap slides through a pair of strategically placed holes, making it adjustable and easy to take on and off. Designed by CLaura Crowley. Worsted weight yarn. Rated very easy by Ravelrers.
Sheaf Cowl
This easy cowl is knit lengthwise with an 8 row repeat. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight. Designed by Kathy North
Easy Charming Cowl
This easy lace cowl is knit with a 2-row repeat seed stitch followed by a 1-row repeat lace stitch. Designed by Mareva Lynde for Red Heart.
Eternidad Infinity Scarf
This infinity scarf features a 12 row repeat Teardrop drop stitch pattern. Fingering weight. Designed by Lisa R. Myers. Rated easy by most Ravelrers.
Layer Cake Loop
Easy infinity scarf cowl is reversible and features 3 textures knit on circular needles. Designed by steepndeep. Pictured project by mtorresusa
Ribbed Cowlette
This easy cowl/ shoulder cozy is knit in with 2 row repeat mesh and ribbing. Super Bulky yarn. Designed by Shannon Charles for Estelle Yarns. Rated easy by Ravelrers and the designer.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Spuntaneous 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.
Nightfall Infinity Scarf Cowl
The gradient effect in this easy infinity scarf is created with 3 colors of yarn in seed stitch. Designed in two sizes by Kristine Vejar Pictured project by noeknitter
One Skein Copilot Cowl
This easy cowlfeatures a mesh lace separated by garter stitch sections. Designed to use one skein of that special fingering weight (4ply) yarn, it can be adjusted in both length and width. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Dominique Trad
Drop Stitch Cowl
This easy cowl by Red Heart features a drop stitch pattern that looks great in multi-colored yarn. Uses just one ball of the recommended yarn.
Beginnings
This easy and versatile design by Erron Anderson can be worn many different ways and is knit in garter stitch and dressed up with buttons. A great quick project for beginners.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Aran weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
- Shop for handmade buttons on Etsy
Rendezvous Cowl
Easy fast cowl knit flat in garter stitch with super bulky yarn inspired by Claire’s cowl in Outlander.
Patterns for Purchase
Mini Solutions Cowl
Easy stash buster cowl with bandana style front. Knit flat sideways in what looks like garter stitch with a picot edge. Designed by Kelene Kinnersly. Great for leftover DK or fingering weight yarn.
Dewberry Cowl
Dewberry utilizes purled stripes and the simplest of lace patterns to give it texture and interest. It comes in two sizes and can also easily be enlarged by using a heavier weight of yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Hilary Smith Callis. Uses one skein 200 - 255 yards (183 - 233 m) of Aran weight yarn.
Rippling Infinity Scarf
Easy lace cowl that looks like a variation on feather and fan pattern. Designed by Emily Johannes. Rated easy by Ravelrers and the designer.
Easy One Row Ashley Cowl
I'm knitting this pattern now so I can testify that it's very easy. This infinity scarf cowl is knit with just one row repeated in the round with a one stitch offset so the eyelets form diagonal lines. Great for cake yarn or multicolored yarn. Designed by Patty Nance.
Zaggy Cowl
This easy cowl in geometric lace can be knit either short (pictured in red) or long (pictured in blue). DK weight yarn. Designed by Ambah O'Brien. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
Easy Chunky Knit Neck Warmer/Cowl
Textured cowl looks like it's knit in moss stitch. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Rated easy by the designer. Designed by Arty Lou.
Ascend Cowl
This infinity scarf is easy enough for the beginning lace knitter, according to the designer Robin Ulrich. Rated easy by most Ravelrers. Bulky weight yarn.
Mendia Cowl
Easy cowl features an eyelet edging with twisted ribbing merging into a fun twisted eyelet chevron pattern. Designed by Ambah O’Brien. Pictured project by Tatterz
Challah Infinity Scarf
Easy braided scarf cowl features contrasting textures.
Forest Canopy Cowl
Quick easy cowl features a reversible, deep textured stitch pattern that folds, drapes, and wraps perfectly around you. Suitable for beginners, it’s knit in super bulky yarn.
Ribbed Hugger Cowl
Easy versatile wrap that can be worn many ways knit in garter stitch and suitable for a beginner according to the designer. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn Designed by CharmedFibers
