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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Cowls, Scarves, and Shawls

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl

    Published: Feb 7, 2020 · Modified: Feb 17, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 4 Comments

    The Neapolitan Twist Cowl features two gorgeous yarns held together for a super warm and luxurious neckwarmer. Soft to the touch but stiff enough to stand up to the coldest winds, it's a free crochet cowl pattern on Moogly!

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl - laid flatDisclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Yarnspirations and Furls.

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    Neapolitan with a Twist

    Inspired by the classic ice cream treat, the Neapolitan Twist Cowl can, of course, by made in any colors you choose. From pretty pastels to classic neutrals, this pattern will look gorgeous in any colorway!

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl - displayed on a mannequin

    And then there's the twist! This sort of twisted look is right on trend for headbands - so how about using it in a new way? I love the movement this simple seaming technique gives the cowl - but if it's not for you, you can just seam the ends straight for a more classic look.

    Two Great Yarns Better Together

    To get this great look, I held two yarns together. Red Heart Hygge Fur gives the Neapolitan Twist Cowl is soft fuzzy look and feel - but it can be difficult to work with.

    Red Heart Roll With It Tweed makes it easy - and adds such great dimension and depth! Holding the yarns together, it's infinitely easier to see your stitches. Plus it adds a lot of warmth to the piece!

    The Cloudy Day colorway is perfect for the colors of Hygge Fur I used, but you can mix it up and create new combos for your own special project!

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl - free crochet pattern on Moogly


    Neapolitan Twist Cowl

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    US-L/M, 8.0mm - Furls

    180 yds Red Heart Roll With It Tweed ("4"/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 100% acrylic; 150 g/5.29 oz; 285 meters/311 yards)
    Color A: Cloudy Day (1 cake)

    225 yds Red Heart Hygge Fur ("5"/Bulky/UK: 12-14 ply; 100% nylon; 200 g/7 oz; 238 meters/260 yards)
    Color B: Cotton Tail (white -1 skein, 75 yds)
    Color C: Sienna (pink - 1 skein, 75 yds)
    Color D: Smokey (brown - 1 skein, 75 yds)

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl - with yarn and hook

    Gauge: 9 sts x 11 rows = 4"/10cm in sc

    Finished Size: 26" around x 10" wide (30" long before assembly)

    Helpful Links & Tutorials

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl Tutorial

    Crochet Abbreviations

    How to Change Colors

    Notes

    Yarn is held doubled throughout - Color A is paired with B, then C, then D.

    For a longer cowl, just add more rows to each section. There is no row or stitch multiple required for this pattern except for size.

    Instructions

    Row 1: With A and B, ch 24, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in each rem ch; turn. (23 sts)

    Row 2 - 28: Ch 1, sc across; turn. Finish last st of Row 28 with A and C.

    Row 29 - 56: With A and C, ch 1, sc across; turn. Finish last st of Row 56 with A and D.

    Row 57 - 84: With A and D, ch 1, sc across; turn. After Row 84, break both yarns, leaving a 20" tail of Color A.

    Assembly:

    Step 1: Lay the cowl flat, and fold both ends in toward the middle.

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl - assembly step 1

    Step 2: Fold both ends in half as shown below.

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl - assembly step 2

    Step 3: Sandwich the ends together as shown below.

    Neapolitan Twist Cowl - assembly step 3

    Step 4: Sew through all 4 layers using the long tail of Color A and a yarn needle.

    Step 5: Weave in all ends, flip cowl so that seam is on the inside.


    Looking for more cowls? I love designing them, so there are lots to choose from here on Moogly! You can browse them all on the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry!

    Moogly Cowl Patterns - all free on Mooglyblog.com!

    If this pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!

    THE FINE PRINT

    Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2020, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.

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    Comments

    1. 1

      Brianna

      February 08, 2020 at 10:15 am

      This is something I just have to learn how to do!!

      Reply
    2. 2

      Pamela

      February 08, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Thank you, thank you, thank you for your pictures of how to join the ends of the cowl. In all the pictorials I have seen before for this technique I could not make heads or tails of how the ends were joined to make that twist. Your pictures made it very clear at last!

      Reply
    3. 3

      Krista

      February 10, 2020 at 9:08 am

      I love that yarn! I have seen this style in a headband but not a cowl yet and it looks beautiful!

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        February 10, 2020 at 11:31 am

        Thank you so much! ♥

        Reply

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