Lansdowne Cowl Crochet Pattern

The Lansdowne Cowl is a little unique from other cowl designs. That is to say, this one begins smaller up at the neck, and then increases as you work towards the bottom, allowing for some awesome drape and more coverage around the chest, perfect for chilly Northern Ontario winters!

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Firstly! This yarn…

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Although Leither Co sent me this yarn to try, all opinions are 100% my own. OOOOOOOOO, boy! This yarn is beyond dreamy. 100% superwash merino in tonal shades of green and yellow. I used Leither’s DK base which gave me 231 yards each hank. For this design I used two full hanks. The only issue I had, was that this design worked up too fast and I didn’t want to be done working with this beautiful wool! Guess I’ll just need to get some more ?.

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The Lansdowne Cowl free crochet pattern is my contribution to the fourth annual Scarf of the Month Club CAL with Rhondda from Oombawka Design and Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy.

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LANSDOWNE COWL – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

The free Lansdowne Cowl crochet pattern is below, however, if you love to work offline I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

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Materials

Yarn: DK Light #3 yarn. Sample made with Leither Co DK base in colour Avocado. 

460 yards/200 grams total.

Hook: J (6.0 mm).

Measuring Tape.

Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.

Pattern Key

• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sk: skip
• hdc: half double crochet

Experience Level

Intermediate 

Gauge

13 hdc and 12 rows = 4” x 4”

One Size – 26” around at neck x 15.5” tall

Special Pattern Notes

This Cowl is worked in one piece, from the top down.

Always work the first st of each Round in the same as the ch1.

Every second hdc in the entire Cowl is worked in the 3rd loop. The 3rd loop is the horizontal bar located behind the hdc stitch in the previous Round.

Copyright Notice

You are free to sell what you make from this pattern, but you may not share, copy or reproduce this pattern in part or whole.

Similarly, photographs are also copyright protected and may not be used. Please link back to one of my shops if selling your finished items online.

(c) Pam Dajczak 2019

Sincerely, Pam

Most importantly, don’t forget to share your pics of the Lansdowne Cowl in the Sincerely, Pam Facebook Group once you’re finished! Remember to add your WIPs and finished pics to Instagram too! Tag me @bysincerelypam and use the hashtag #LansdowneCowl.

Pattern Instructions

Ch76, carefully join without twisting.

1: Ch1, hdc in each chain around, join. (76)

Starting in Round 2, and continuing throughout the rest of the Cowl, work every 2nd hdc in the 3rd loop only.

2-16: Ch1, hdc around, join. (76)

Increase Rounds

The next 18 Rounds will be increase Rounds. For the increase rounds, you will continue to work every 2nd hdc in the 3rd loop. Therefore, when working an increase, you will start with a regular hdc and then place a 3rd loop only hdc in the SAME stitch.The next 18 Rounds will be increase Rounds.

17: Ch1, hdc in first 37 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (78)

18: Ch1, hdc in first 38 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (80)

19: Ch1, hdc in first 39 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (82)

20: Ch1, hdc in first 40 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (84)

21: Ch1, hdc in first 41 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (86)

22: Ch1, hdc in first 42 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (88)

23: Ch1, hdc in first 43 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (90)

24: Ch1, hdc in first 44 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (92)

25: Ch1, hdc in first 45 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (94)

26: Ch1, hdc in first 46 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (96)

27: Ch1, hdc in first 47 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (98)

28: Ch1, hdc in first 48 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (100)

29: Ch1, hdc in first 49 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (102)

30: Ch1, hdc in first 50 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (104)

31: Ch1, hdc in first 51 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (106)

32: Ch1, hdc in first 52 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (108)

33: Ch1, hdc in first 53 sts, (3rd loop hdc, hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (110)

34: Ch1, hdc in first 54 sts, (hdc, 3rd loop hdc) in next 2, hdc in remaining, join. (112)

Increase Rounds End

After the increase Rounds, the Cowl will have a dip where the increases are. This will be the front of the Cowl and will help with the drape. Then, once Rounds 35-49 are complete, the dip will be less noticeable.

35-49: Ch1, hdc around (alternating hdc, and 3rd loop hdc), join. (112)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

If you like the Lansdowne Cowl, check out the Lansdowne Toque and Lansdowne Basket crochet patterns! Both free on the Sincerely, Pam blog.