Spring and Summer Cowl Knitting Patterns- In the Loop Knitting

Knitting patterns for cowls that are perfect for warmer weather, dressing up an outfit, or adding a bit of warmth on cool evenings.

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These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.

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Free Patterns

Gossypium Cowl

Versatile infinity scarf knit in a 4 row repeat lace pattern. Knit in cotton yarn for a perfect summer accessory. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jenn Kinzel Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Pictured project by Evamarie who knit a longer cowl in DK.

Tilting Block Cowl

Versatile reversible infinity scarf can be worn over the shoulders or wrapped around the neck. Knit in a 16 stitch 16 round repeat lace pattern. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio. Rated easy by Ravelrers.

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Lily Cowl

Lace infinity scarf worked a 6 row repeat in the round. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Izznit Knits. Pictured projects by cocobrownie99 and the designer

Liza Rose Cowl

Romantic cowl with wavy lace and ribbons. 3 sizes S(14”), M (15”), L (17”). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Erica Jackofsky (Fiddle Knits)

Free Knitting Pattern for Rippling Fans Cowl

Rippling Fans Cowl

Lace cowl designed for multi-colored yarn but also works with solid colors. Uses just one skein of the recommended yarn (440 yards). Fingering weight yarn. One of the free patterns in the free ebook 7 Free Knitted Cowl Patterns. Designed by Gladys We.

Free Knitting Pattern for Asotin Cowl

Asotin Cowl

Striking lacy cowl knit with a combination of basic cabling and drop stitches that showcases multi-colored and hand dyed yarn. 2 sizes but easily customizable. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Sheila Toy Stromberg

Sweet Hexagon Cowl

This cowl is constructed of interlocking hexagons that are knitted in the round. Great with multi-color yarn! One of the free patterns in the free ebook 7 Free Knitted Cowl Patterns. Designed by Lisa Shroyer. Pictured project by woodlandwild

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Jeweled Cowl

Designed by Sachiko Uemura, this lovely beaded lace cowl is knit in the round. See the project pictured above, Caribbean Jewel by BeenyKnits

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Get the yarn used for BeenyKnits’ project pictured above

Elis Cowl

This cowl is knit with the Indian Cross Stitch and easily adapted to longer or wider styles. Designed by Reiko Kuwamura. Pictured project by knittily

Patterns for Purchase

Zuzu Cowl

Lace cowl designed to mimic the look of a draped shawl. Designer says that it is easy enough for a confident beginner and many Ravelrers rated it easy. Written for 2 gaugest - worsted and sport weight yarn. Uses 150 to 220 yards of yarn. Designed by Carina Spencer who lives in Kansas City like me!

Glamour Loop

This lacy cowl or infinity scarf is worked in the round in one piece with an easy to memorize Chevron Lace stitch in charted or written instructions. 4 sizes. Designed by Monika Sirna

Rochambeau Cowlette

Lace cowl designed to mimic the look of a draped shawl. Written for 2 gaugest - fingering and chunky (pictured) weight yarn. Designed by Carina Spencer who lives in Kansas City like me!

Glamour Loop

This versatile accessory can be worn pulled down over the shoulders as a light capelet, or loosely around the neck as a cowl. Knit in fingering weight yarn at a loose gauge, it’s the perfect airy spring or summer layer. 2 sizes. Designed by Kristen Jancuk