FREE Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern & Video Tutorial – Leo Cowl

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You will never be cold with this stylish crochet hooded cowl! Be prepared for whatever the weather throws at you – keep your neck and your head warm with one handmade cowl!

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When the temperatures drop, staying warm doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style—and this crochet hooded cowl pattern proves it.

Designed to combine two cold-weather essentials into one beautifully functional accessory.

This hooded cowl keeps both your head and neck warm and protected at the same time.

No more juggling scarves and hats or worrying about gaps that let the cold sneak in.

With its seamless design and cozy fit, this piece wraps you in comfort while still looking polished and intentional.

A hooded cowl is the perfect solution for brisk walks, outdoor errands, school drop-offs, or simply enjoying a crisp day outside.

The hood provides extra warmth when you need it and can be worn down like a classic cowl when you don’t, making it incredibly versatile for changing weather.

Crocheted with texture and warmth in mind, this pattern is as enjoyable to make as it is to wear, resulting in a finished piece that feels soft, substantial, and stylish.

This crochet hooded cowl will fit right into your everyday wardrobe.

It’s a practical yet fashionable project that works beautifully as a handmade gift or a staple piece for your own collection.

Grab your favorite yarn and hook, and get ready to create a timeless accessory that keeps you warm from head to neck—comfortably, effortlessly, and in style.

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Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern Details

You will never be cold again with this awesome crochet hooded cowl – the perfect combo.

Being warm has never been easier than wearing a cowl around your neck which turn into a hooded cowl in a split second to keep your head warm too!

Simply flick the hood up over your head and you are good to go for a dog walk, running errands or school run.

Plus you don’t ever have to worry about loosing your hat when on the go!

The hooded cowl also works up super fast as it uses a bulky yarn and 8 mm crochet hook.

You will not only look stylish in your new go-to accessory, you will also learn how to crochet the granny spike ripple stitch.

Not only in joined rounds which is used for the cowl section, but in rows too which is needed to complete the hood section.

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Crochet Hooded Cowl Main Pattern

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Materials

• Puffin (chunky weight; 100% American wool; 112yd [102m] / 100g [3.5oz]) x 2 balls in each Lupine (yarn A) and Belize (yarn B)
• 8 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Yarn Substitutes

• Wool and the Gang Lil Crazy Sexy Wool – Renewable, and biodegradable, this natural fibre is cosy but breathable, and gives great stretch — plus, it’s simple to care for so everything it touches is built to last. Easy to pick up for beginners, and full of potential for the master makers, think of this as the super-cool wool for adding weight to winter makes.
• Hobbii Snowstorm – Lovely thick yarn made from 100% pure wool with a simple rustic look. Snowstorm is loosely spun which makes for a very beautiful full look in the finished project.

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

ch – chain stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

3 dc cluster – 3 double crochet cluster – work 3 dc into the indicated space/stitch

ch-sp – chain space

stand dc – standing double crochet – extend loop, hold with index finger, twist around hook towards you, insert hook, yarn over and pull through = 3 loops on the hook, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) twice to finish the stitch. For a full tutorial please CLICK HERE.

Crochet Hooded Cowl Finished Size

Cowl circumference 70 cm / 27.5 inches

Cowl height 20 cm / 8 inches

Hood height 25 cm / 10 inches

Hood width 26 cm / 10.25 inches

Tension/Gauge

Gauge Swatch Pattern

6 dc clusters x 7 rounds = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inch

Chain 23.

Row 1: start working into 5th ch from hook (first 3 ch count as first dc), 3 dc cluster, * skip 2 ch, 3 dc cluster in next; repeat from * across until last 2 ch, skip next ch, 1 dc in last ch, turn. [7 clusters]

Row 2: 1 stand dc, 1 dc in same st, * skip next 3 dc cluster **, work 3 dc cluster in next space between two 3 dc clusters; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, work 2 dc into top of beginning 3 ch from previous row, turn.

Row 3: 1 stand dc, skip next st, (1 dc in next space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc into the middle dc of 3 dc cluster 2 rounds below working over the space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc in same sp between two 3 dc clusters) **, skip next 3 dc cluster; repeat from * across to last cluster ending last repeat at **, skip next st, 1 dc in last st, turn.

Row 4: 1 stand dc, 1 dc in same st, skip next 2 sts, (1 dc in next space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc into the middle dc of 3 dc cluster 2 rounds below working over the space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc in same sp between two 3 dc clusters) **, skip next 3 dc cluster; repeat from * across to last cluster ending last repeat at **, skip next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn.

Repeat Rows 3 – 4 for pattern.

Then count clusters as shown in photo above.

Brown dots for clusters.

Orange dots for rows.

Pattern Notes

• the hooded cowl is worked in one piece
• the pattern starts with a simple cowl worked in joined rounds turning your work after each round
• you will be using 2 colors of yarn for the stitch pattern to stand out
• the stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 3
• you will work 2 rounds in one color before changing to the other color
• the hood is worked straight onto the cowl in turned rows
• it is a rectangle shape
• you will leave some stitches of the cowl unworked which will create the opening at the front
• once you work up the height of the hood, you will fold the last row in half and attach to create a functional hood

Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern Video Tutorial

I have filmed a step-by-step video tutorial for this amazing crochet hooded cowl pattern.

You can watch it right here on the blog, press the purple play button to start the video.

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Crochet Hooded Cowl Written Pattern

Crochet Hood

You will continue working in the established stitch pattern but we will work in turned rows.

Row 15: (1 stand dc in first space between two 3 dc clusters , 1 dc into the middle dc of 3 dc cluster 2 rounds below working over the space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc in same sp between two 3 dc clusters), * skip next 3 dc cluster **, (1 dc in next space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc into the middle dc of 3 dc cluster 2 rounds below working over the space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc in same sp between two 3 dc clusters); repeat from * until you have 14 clusters, turn leaving remaining sts unworked.

Row 16: 1 stand dc, 1 dc in same st, skip next 2 sts, (1 dc in next space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc into the middle dc of 3 dc cluster 2 rounds below working over the space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc in same sp between two 3 dc clusters) **, skip next 3 dc cluster; repeat from * across to last cluster ending last repeat at **, skip next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. Fasten off. Change to yarn A.

Row 17: 1 stand dc, skip next st, (1 dc in next space, 1 dc into the middle dc of first 3 dc cluster 2 rounds below working over the space, 1 dc in same sp, * skip next 3 dc cluster, (1 dc in next space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc into the middle dc of 3 dc cluster 2 rounds below working over the space between two 3 dc clusters, 1 dc in same sp between two 3 dc clusters); repeat from * across to last cluster, skip next st, 1 dc in last st, turn.

Repeat Rows 16 – 17 another 6 times changing colors every 2 rows. Then repeat Row 16 one more time.

Finishing Instructions

Fold the top of the rectangle for the hood in half lining up the stitches.

Using yarn A, single crochet the top of the hood together on the wrong side of your work.

Turn right side out.

Sew in all ends and gently block to dimensions if desired.

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Final Thoughts

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