Diamond Crochet Cowl

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I’ve been admiring all the gorgeous crochet cowls out there lately – in stores, on Ravelry, and on my equally gorgeous friends. I couldn’t resist creating my own version, and with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I decided you can’t go wrong with diamonds!

free crochet cowl pattern diamonds cables winter scarfI’ve been wearing it all over town, feeling fancy – and getting requests for more! With only 18 rows it works up in a few hours and it makes a great treat for yourself or a gift for the neck of someone you love. Best of all, it comes in two sizes, with all the info you need to create custom lengths of your own!

free crochet cowl pattern diamonds cables winter scarfDiamond Crochet Cowl
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This cowl pattern starts with a fsc, but you can start with a row of ch and a row of sc if preferred. The stitch pattern works with multiples of 4, so it’s easily customizable if the given sizes aren’t what you are looking for – go all the way up around 140 for a really long drapey cowl! UPDATED 9/5/12 – Video Tutorial for this pattern has been made!

Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn, 210 yards (I happened to use two of the thinner ww yarns.)

  • The black, neck-length sample is made with Red Heart Shimmer.
  • The red, chest-length sample, is made with Naturally Caron Country.

Hook:  5.5mm (I)

Sizes: See here to determine the length of your first row (fsc or ch):

  • Neck-length (wears closer to the neck, more like a neck cozy): Fsc 76
  • Chest-length (slightly longer, more open around the neck): Fsc 84

Abbreviations:
Fsc - foundation single crochet
Fptrc2tog – front post treble crochet two together

Row 1: Fsc 76 (84). Join with sl st to work in the round. (You can use the tail to snug up the bottom of the fsc before weaving in ends, so leave a few inches to work with.)

Row 2: Ch3, dc in next st and ea st to end of round. Join with sl st. (Ch3 counts as dc)

Row 3: Ch1, sc in first 3 sts. Fptrc2tog over nxt st: working first fptrc around the 2nd fsc in row 1 until 2 loops left on hook, skip 3 sc on row 1 and work second fptrc around 6th sc until 3 loops left on hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops. *Sc in next 3 sts. Fptrc2tog, working first fptrc around the base of the last fptrc, sk 3 sc and work second fptrc around next sc.* Repeat from * to * end, join with sl st to the first st of the row.

Row 4: Ch3, dc in next st and ea st to end of round. Join with sl st.

Row 5: Ch1, sc in 1st st. Fptrc2tog, going around the tops of the fptrc2tog of row 3 (where you “joined” the last 3 loops on the hook), creating diamond shapes. Do this by sliding the hook from right to left all the way under both of the post stitches, staying on top of the background fabric. *Sc in next 3 sts, then Fptrc2tog* to last 2 sts. Sc in last 2 sts, then join with sl st.

Row 6: Ch3, dc in next st and ea st to end of round. Join with sl st.

Row 7: Repeat Row 3, except go around the fptrc2tog tops.

Row 8-15: Repeat rows 4-7 twice.

Row 16-17: Repeat rows 4-5.

Row 18: Sc around, then use seamless join to finish off. Weave in ends.

A closeup of the stitch pattern, so you can get an idea of how it comes together:

free crochet cowl pattern diamonds cables winter scarfAnd that’s the Diamond Crochet Cowl! The larger size in particular has a tendency to curl, which can be fun, but if you don’t like that, I’d recommend some steam blocking to relax the fibers a bit. Post stitches create the amazing texture, and YOU can create your own in just a few hours.

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84 thoughts on “Diamond Crochet Cowl”

  2. Thank you! I just started this yesterday and it is coming along nicely. I am an intermediate crocheter and this is my first time doing fptc2tog. My tc is still a little sloppy, but with the multi colored yarn I’m using, it looks fine. I can’t wait to finish and surprise my mom!

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  6. This is a beautiful use of front post crochet and I think the style of cowl that I’ve been seeking.

    I do have a question.

    Both versions seem to show a hood, which is what I want, but I don’t see how that develops from this pattern.

    What am I missing?

    Have the yarn and the hook, just need a response to proceed.
    Thank you

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    • Thanks Nourah! This is a close fitting cowl and kid’s heads are proportionately large, so I wouldn’t go too much smaller. The pattern works in multiples of 4, so I might drop 12 – 20 stitches depending on the age of the child.

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    • Love to Sara, thanks for the invite! I’m having a couple tech issues right at the moment, but I’ll get on that asap!

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  11. Hi
    I’m following the pattern although I don’t understand the following:

    Row 2: Ch3, dc in next st and ea st to end of round. Join with sl st. (Ch3 counts as dc)

    What does “ea” stitch means?
    Thanks in advance. Wonderful pattern!

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  13. This is absolutely stunning and exactly what I have been looking for,,,, however I have not ventured into the foundation stitch you refer to or the one used to begin the piece, if anyone has self help or a place I can visit on the web to see these stitches I would really appreciate it!!! Thanks!!

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  14. I am having a hard time understanding the stich can you help me out its Fptrc2tog thats killing me..yes I am new at this so someone help me out please

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    • Diane, are you familiar with post stitches? There’s a video for those here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/2012/03/14/post-stitches-raisedrelief/ which might help – the Fp stands for front post. A trc is treble crochet, which means you wrap the yarn around the hook twice to start the next stitch. And the 2tog is a decrease, which means starting two stitches but leaving the last two loops from the first stitch on the hook when you start the second stitch, then pulling through the last two loops of the second and the last two loops of the first all together to turn two stitches into one.

      So to put all that together, you wrap the yarn around your hook twice, then go around the first stitch indicated from the front (right to left, as per the video), yarn over and pull the loop from behind the post. Then yarn over again, pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through two loops, and stop for a moment with 2 loops left on the hook. Wrap the yarn around the hook twice more, and go around the second stitch indicated from the front, right to left, yarn over and pull the loop from behind this post. Then yarn over again, pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through two loops, and stop for a moment with 4 total loops left on the hook. Yarn over on last time, and pull through all the loops on the hook to finish the stitch.

      I know that may seem overwhelming, but once you are familiar with post stitches, treble crochet, and decreases (the 2tog), it’s just putting them all together – a tall order if you’re new to crochet! I’ll try to get a video of the whole thing up soon!

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  15. I would really like to make this cowl, but i am stuck on the 3rd round, I know how to make a fptc2tog, but don’t understand the placement of the stitches in this pattern. How do you work them around the fsc on row 1 when you have already finished row 2? can you help me with this?

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  16. Hi, I was wondering if this pattern would work as a scarf? Rows instead of rounds. Haven’t tried it yet, but I will. Thanks

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    • Hi Elizabeth! Yes, you can do the diamond pattern flat! You just need to add another stitch to the base to “anchor” the last stitch.

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  17. Do you have a video of how to do that or give more detail of how to work over row 2? Do the 3 sc before the fptc go into row 2?

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  18. Thank you! I watched the video and it does help. However it’s going to take a little practicing on my part to get it to look good. That’s ok.. I like a challange. It’s fun to learn new stitches,

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  21. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this pattern, and for the helpful answers to everyone’s questions! Can’t wait to get started on this lovely cowl.

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  24. Moogly, I made this cowl and it worked up beautifully. I am starting to market my crocheting and try to sell some items to help support my family. May I have your permission to sell cowls that I make from your pattern? I will note you as the creator of the pattern on my label, just let me know what and how much you would like listed. Thanks for your help! -Hooked by Jenny

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    • Jenny, that would be fine! I would very much appreciate a link to moogly on the label and on the listing. Thanks so much, and good luck!

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  25. Absolutely gorgeous, I can’t wait to have a go. Thanks for sharing and thanks also for all the added help. If I’m successful I may do a short scarf in rows and finish with buttons to make it a neck cosy, I think the diamonds would work really well

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  26. Hi Moogly! Thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern. I’m working on this right now as well, and I am having trouble after joining the fsc row. For the 2nd row, where you chain 3, and DC in each stitch, my piece looks like it has a gap and I’m stitching into the second chain from the hook (not the closest fsc to the hook). Is that the right place to begin the round of DCs for row 2?

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  28. Hello,

    Thank you for the lovely pattern and very thourough tutorial video. At first I had a little trouble with this stitch but working along with the video and once I had the first row of front post treble crochet two together ;) done it was easy. Instead of a cowl I made an earwarmer and added some flower applications. You can see the result here: http://pinterest.com/pin/220887556695090142/ @pinterest

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  30. Another thank you! I watched your cable video — great — but this was actually the pattern I was searching for. I found a vintage pattern, that was a little convoluted for me, for this stitch & am so glad to find it in modern English. I am thinking of making a large blanket with a box of lightweight variegated wool left in the attic from my grandmother. I will do some swatches with the cable pattern and also with this before I decide.

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  34. Hi! I’m a beginner and love the look of this pattern. I’m looking to make this for a male friend as a scarf…I found “wool-ease thick & quick” that I really want to use – would it be a bad idea to try it – since its ‘super bulky’?

    Thank you!!!

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    • Hi Andrea, and thank you! I think that yarn would be fine, but you’ll want to use a larger hook – I’d try an M/N or 9mm hook with that yarn.

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  36. Hi Moogly,
    Beautiful pattern. Gathering up courage to try it, looks too ambitious for me. My question is can I turn this pattern into a capelet ot a short poncho?
    And if so, how can I add stitches as It gets wider around the shoulder.

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    • Jojo, that would be pretty, but pretty complicated and a whole new pattern! I’ll try to think about it, but it would take a big redesign!
      In the meantime, if you want to make the cowl as is, be sure to watch the tutorial video – it’ll help a lot!

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  38. Question about joining with FSC — which part of the stitch do I sl st into? It seems to leave a bit of a “gap” at the bottom where the faux chain stitches would normally be. Is that what you mean by “snugging” it together with the tail? I’ve made the assumption that the SL ST goes into the 2nd ch st that we made in the very beginning, just below the loop for the SC. Is that right?

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  40. I love this pattern!! And with the video for the fpdc2tog I found it really easy to follow and made one for myself in an evening. I am going to make a couple more for christmas presents and a two colour one for my daughter. Thank you so much for this pattern

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  42. Hello
    Despite watching the video many times I still am having problems. I am an experienced crocheter, know all the stitches used, but think something is wrong for me. I edit patterns for a French friend and stress to her to include everything and assume nothing. What would be helpful to me and others, I think, is the stitch count at the end of every row. Should it be 76? I start out with that but at the end of row four I have 75. I have ripped this out several times, really want to make for my daughter. Would you be so kind as to give the stitch count for each row? Thanks so much. You have made a great tutorial but I’m just missing something.

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    • Hi Jill! I’m sorry you’re having trouble. Every row should have 76(84) stitches (or whatever stitch count you started with). Remember that the ch 3 at the beginning of every even numbered row does count as a stitch!

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  43. I cannot figure this pattern out to save my life. At the end of row 3 I have over 100 stitches over and over again. I’ve spent hours today doing nothing but row 3. It looks right, but somehow there are more than 100 stitches to get dc in row 4. I’m not a new crocheter, all the stitches are things I’ve done before. I’m not sure you can help, but I’m so frustrated!

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  44. Quick question for my size estimation purposes since I don’t have an I hook and so am using an H hook instead: Is the beginning chain the larger part of the cowl, or does the cowl get larger as one goes? My guess is that it gets smaller? Thanks!

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  48. Crochet cowl looked so good but I never got access to the
    Instructions; just didn’t appear. I could see one for each
    granddaughter but what a let down!
    Belle Thomas

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