Free knitting patterns for matching hats and cowls. Updated 4/1/24.
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Free Patterns
Chouette Hat and Cowl
Perfect for transitional weather, this set features a beautiful chevron lace stitch that's breathable, but still cozy. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lindsey Faciane.
Burly Slouch and Infinity Scarf
Mock cable hat and cowl knit with a 4 row eyelet stitch. Cowl is knit flat; hat in the round. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Phanessa Fong.
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Cleome Hat and Cowl
Matching beanie and neckwarmer knit with a leaf pattern in a combination of lace and rib. Hat in 3 sizes. Cowl in one size. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Luise Bjerre for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German
One Round Hat And Cowl
Easy hat and infinity scarf knit with a 1 round repeat rib knit with one cake of yarn. Stripes come from self-striping yarn. Uses one skein of the recommended Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes yarn. Designed by Caron
A Gift of Thistle Hat And Cowl
Matching cowl and hat set with Fair Isle thistle design. Using two different sets of gradient yarn, one set of colors goes from light to dark, while the other goes dark to light. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Tanis Gray for Knitty
Moody Hues Hat And Cowl
Easy hat and infinity scarf knit with a 1 round repeat rib. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Spring Thaw Hat and Cowl
Two color hat and cowl set worked in a 4 row repeat lace that's perfect for changing seasons. DK weight yarn. Designed by cold comfort knits
Serpentine Hat and Cowl
Pompom hat and neckwarmer knit with an 8 round repeat cable. Beautiful showcase for self-striping Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier
Welted Hat and Cowl
Easy hat with matching neckwarmer with welted stripes. Knit in two colors it would be great for team colors or holiday knitting. Worsted weight yarn. Plymouth Yarn F325
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Jaqaru Hat and Cowl
Matching cowl and hat in a two-color jacquard stranded pattern, Except for the first and last rounds, all rounds are worked in stockinette stitch with one or two colors per round. Hat has 6 sizes. Cowl is one size. DK weight yarn. Designed by Feinmotorik . Available in English and German
Fair Isle Tam and Cowl
Matching beret and cowl knit with diamond stranded design in a re-imagined argyle interpretation. DK weight yarn. Designed by Gretchen Francher for Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Modern Purl Stripes Beanie and Cowl
Easy matching striped hat and cowl set with purl stripes and ribbed borders. The stripes would be great for leftover yarn. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tonja Pe Benito. Web version is free.
Mrs Winter's Beanies and Neck Collar
Hat in two versions, one knit with cables, the other in stockinette, and matching collar cowl with cables. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yvonne Hugo.
Hat and Cowl with Lace Pattern
A three round repeat lace stitch creates a lightweight but cozy matching hat and cowl. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emilie Fauerskov for BC Garn.
Honeycomb Knit Hat and Cowl
Matching accessories knit with one of my favorite stitches, an 8 round repeat honeycomb cable. Great showcase for gradient or ombre yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
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Checkerboard Hat and Cowl
Slouch hat with checkboard brim and matching cowl with two color checkerboard designs alternating with solid contrasting color. DK weight yarn. Teen Spirit designed by Maren Odenthal for Knitty.
Winter Weather Set
Matching set knit flat. Pompom hat knit flat in a 2 row repeat and a striped cowl knit flat in garter stitch. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Reversible Fairisle Cowl and Beanie
Black and gray hat and cowl knit with a four petal flower design. Cowl is knit in an outer fair isle layer and inner stockinette layer to make it reversible. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Patterns for Purchase
Strawberry Neckwarmer and Hat
Cabled slouchy beanie with matching buttoned cabled cowl. Designed by BiggerthanlifeKnits
Brioche Set Cowl and Hat
This set is designed especially for beginners that want to learn brioche or experienced knitters that just want to knit a fast and warm hat and cowl! Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lavanya Patricella
Knit Stitch Hat, Cowl, Headband
The stranded colorwork pattern of this matching set resembles knit stitches. The beanie pattern comes in 5 sizes: Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult S/M, and Adult L/XL. The patterns include a chart, photo tutorials and video instructions as well. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Noemi Zimmer
Honeyvine Hat and Cowl
The climbing cables of this knit beanie and cowl are reminiscent of vines that grow in Kentucky. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by BlueDaffodilCrafts
Louise Hat and Cowl
Set with cables on a welted background. The pattern is both written and charted, so you can choose to follow the pattern the way you prefer. DK weight yarn. Designed by Willow and Lark
Beyond the Pines Hat and Cowl
Reversible hat and cowl with picot hem in beautiful brioche stitch featuring pine trees on one side and graphic design on the reverse. The cowl is long enough to wrap around your neck twice. Sizes Toddler (Child, Adult S) Adult M. Sport weight yarn. Designed by KatyTricot
Happy Slouchy Cable Hat and Cowl
Matching slouchy hat and funnel cowl with cable and ribbing. 3 sizes which are small kids/ big kids and average adults. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emma Du
Brumal Hat and Cowl
Matching hat and cowl set with thick textured cables. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by IrmianDesign
