The Harvest Bandana Cowl is a fun, quick, and easy one ball pattern that features the corner to corner stitch and the twisted single crochet. And it’s a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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Crochet and go!
I love the look of shawls worn “backward,” or with the point in front. And I adore my collection of shawl pins! But sometimes you need something a little less fussy, a little easier to throw on and go.
And that’s what inspired the Harvest Bandana Shawl! With the great look of a shawl worn “bandana style” and the ease of a cowl, you can pop this on and go – no matter where the day takes you, or how windy it gets!
Inspirational Colorscape
Red Heart Colorscape was the perfect choice for this pattern! It is 100% acrylic so it’s as easy to care for as it is it wear. And has 12 gorgeous city-themed colorways so you can get a different look every time, for every adventure.
Harvest Bandana Cowl
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US – N, 9.0mm Furls Streamline
175 yds Red Heart Colorscape (100% Acrylic; 4 – Medium/Worsted; UK: 10-12 ply; 187yds (171m); 3.5oz (100g)
Colorway shown: Acapulco (1 ball)
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Gauge: 4 blocks across = 4.5″
Finished Size: 17″ wide x 17″ long at max measurements
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NOTES:
The main stitch pattern for the Harvest Bandana Cowl is commonly known as the corner to corner, or C2C stitch. Worked in the “standard” way for the odd-numbered rows, the even-numbered rows replace the center dc with a ch 1 (and skip 1 when applicable), for a lacier look that adds interest to this design.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in last 2 chs; turn. (1 solid block)
Row 2: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in last ch, (slip st, ch 3, dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-3 sp of previous row; turn. (2 lace blocks)
Row 3: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 sts, [(slip st, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp of previous row] twice; turn. (3 solid blocks)
Row 4: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in last ch, [(slip st, ch 3, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-3 sp of previous row] 3 times; turn. (4 lace blocks)
Row 5 – 18: Repeat last 2 rows, increasing 1 block on each row until there are 18 blocks across, do NOT turn. (If you want a bigger cowl, continue to desired width, ending on an even-numbered row.)
Rnd 19: Join with sl st to first ch-3 sp of Row 18, ch 2, (dc, hdc, sc) in same ch-3 sp, hdc in next ch-1 sp, *(dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-3 sp, hdc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, join to first dc of rnd. (72 sts)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join and break yarn. (72 sts)
Bottom Edging Rnd 1: Join with sc to back of cowl at join, sc evenly around bottom edge of cowl, working (sc, ch 2, sc) at the point; join.
Bottom Edging Rnd 2: Ch 1, tw-sc in each st around, working (tw-sc, ch 2, tw-sc) in the point ch-2 sp; join and break yarn.
Ta da!
And that’s the Harvest Bandana Cowl! I hope you like this fun and fast pattern – with just one ball of yarn! This makes it a great go-to gift pattern – and the variety of Red Heart Colorscape colors mean you can customize it every time.
If this pattern inspires you to make your own Harvest Bandana Cowl and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!
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Linda Chavez
Started the Harvest Bandana Cowl and ran into a problem right off the get go. Round one ch 6, DC in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in the last two stitches which creates only 3 stitches not 4. Round two states ch 6 and dc in the 4th stitch from the hook, but there is only 3 stitches.
Have I got something wrong???
I love this cowl and am anxious to get started!
Thanks,
Linda
Tamara Kelly
Hi Linda! In Rnd 2, you dc in the 4th ch from the hook, of the 6 that you just made. Does that make sense?
Linda Chavez
Not really, because you chain six, dc in the 4th chain from the hook only leaves 2 chains in which you DC, so that makes a total of 3 stitches on that first row. I’m sorry to bother you.
Linda chavez
I figured out the issue with the 2nd row. 4th chain from the hook on the chain 6. So sorry to have bothered you! I feel like a dummy!
Laura H
I’ve never tried a C2C pattern before but was inspired to try this! So far it is looking great – thank you for such a beautiful and inspirational pattern!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, I’m so glad to hear it!
Cheryl Sheehy
Do you have a video on how to do this? I am more of a watch it person than following typed instructions. I love this cowl and would love to do it though! beautiful!
Tamara Kelly
This video should come out Thursday the 15th! 🙂
Cindy
Hi Tamara,
Such a lovely shawl/cowl. Just the right length! I am on row 19 where I am working down the side edge then back up the second side edge, stopping when I reach the top. This is 72 stitches. Then row 20 says to sc in each st around, 72 sts. Should I TURN and sc on the two edges only? This is what I’m thinking you mean as the top edge would add a third side with more Sts.
Then I am confused about round 1 edging. Not sure why I break the yarn and rejoin in the same spot. Then it appears I would do a second round of sc on the bottom. But this leaves me with no edging on the top row and I see a straight edge in the picture.
Lastly, I was expecting the top “points” to be joined so it is a cowl, but I can’t see any instruction to do that.
I’m sure I’m missing something, lol.
OK. I suddenly think I have this figured out. On round 19 do you mean to join to the ch3 at the other end of round 18 instead of the one going down the side? This is where it completes the neck circle? Now the rest of the instructions for round 18 and round 19are for the neck edge? This makes sense now. I’m leaving all my ramblings here so you can see where I went wrong. Maybe a sentence inserted before round 19 just saying that this is where the two sides are joined and the neck edge is finished would help others.
Thank you for all your lovely free patterns. I have used many of them.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Cindy! The video tutorials came out yesterday and I think they will answer your questions: https://www.mooglyblog.com/harvest-bandana-cowl-tutorial/ 🙂
Thank you so much!
Deb nell
Nice pattern. I am working on it and finished to the end of Row 18 and then I get stuck. When I look at the photographs, it seems like there’s a lot more Rounds than indicated in the pattern. Also, for Round 19, it says to join with sl st to first ch-3 sp of Row 18. Does this then close the circle?
Thanks for any help.
Deb
Tamara Kelly
Hi Deb! That’s all the rounds I made – blocking grows it a bit. 🙂 Yes, that closes the circle.
Mary E Venegas
I will have to watch the video for this to see what all the confusion is about, because i see a lot of people are having problems with the instructions. It looks like a nice scarf/cowl but I am going to have a look at the video first!
Tamara Kelly
I hope the video helps! 🙂 C2C can be a little tricky sometimes.
Tracy V
Really great pattern! I had some left over variegated cotton yarn from some kitchen projects and thought this would be a cute way to use up my remainders. I decided to use only the modified c2c on all rows and it created a really pretty and lacy piece after blocking. This pattern is definitely going on list of yarn-busting projects and it makes such fast, easy gifts. Bravo!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much, Tracy! I’m so glad you liked it!