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Ups and Downs Crochet Cowl

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The Ups and Downs Slouchy Beanie and Fingerless Gloves Set were super fun to make – and many of you agreed! And then you asked for a matching cowl… and I was more than happy to oblige. I changed out the yarn and the closure for a slightly different look – but I think you’ll like it!

Ups and Downs Cowl - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com!Disclaimer: this post includes affiliate links.

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Of course, you can make your own sets as matchy as you like. I love the way some of you have played with color in the hats. So fun! And while the braid is awesome… I have to admit I really love the look of the cowl unbraided as well. So I used a vintage brooch to hold the end of the braid in place! I can’t wait to see the creativity you’ll bring to the Ups and Downs Crochet Cowl!

Ups and Downs Cowl - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com!

Ups and Downs Crochet Cowl

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Ups and Downs Cowl - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com!INSTRUCTIONS

Round 1: FDC 120; join to work in the round. (120 sts)
Alternate Round 1: Ch 122, dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in each remaining st around; join to top of ch 3 to work in the round. (120 sts)

Round 2 – 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; repeat from * to end, join to 1st fpdc. (120 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join to 1st st. (12o sts)

Round 5 – 7: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around; join to 1st st. (12o sts)

Round 8: Ch 6 (counts as quadtr), quadtr in next st and each remaining st around; join to top of ch 6. (120 sts)

Round 9 – 12: Repeat Rounds 4 – 7.

Round 13: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in each st around; join to 1st st. (120 sts)

Round 14 – 15: Repeat Rounds 2 – 3. Break yarn and finish off, weave in ends.

Braid loops if desired – sew on a button or use a brooch/pin to secure last loop. See Braiding Tutorial for more info on this technique.

Ups and Downs Set on Moogly - how to braid the loops!

Tada! There’s one more pattern in this series that’s been requested – boot cuffs! So stay tuned, those will be released in just a few hours! And thanks for reading!

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Written pattern and graphics copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details. To print this pattern please use the Print Friendly button (tutorial here).
Thank you to Crystal Palace Yarns for providing the yarn for this pattern!

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  4. Debra Sue

    Thank you so much! I love making the beanie & fingerless gloves. Can’t wait to get started on this cowl and the boot cuffs

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  5. Robyn

    I’ve made so many of the gloves that I have the pattern memorized! A few of the hats too! Can’t wait to start these 2!!! Thanks so much!

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  9. Pat Sanders

    I guess I’m somewhat of a novice, but can usually follow a pattern. On this one, that I thought I could start right now, do you just chain and then start working the pattern or is there a base row of sc? Please and thank you for your help.

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Pat! FDC (foundation double crochet) takes the place of the starting chain and creates the first row at the same time. 🙂 If you don’t like to use FDC, you can chain 2 more and just work dc sts instead. 🙂

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  11. Lee Ann

    Hi Tamara! I am so glad to see a cowl called Ups and Downs! I have made several of your Ups and Downs hats and the matching fingerless gloves. I was trying to come up with a version of a cowl to go with my hats and gloves, but mine didn’t look as good as yours does!
    Thank you very, very much for posting your pattern. You are incredible! :). 🙂

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  12. Mary Murray

    I’m having trouble with row 5-7 hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. I’m not understanding what the 3rd loop is. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Love this!

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  13. Celina

    I am a bit of a beginner so sorry if this is a dumb question :/ I managed to learn the fdc ( great video-yay!) but I am stumped on how to join the ends to start work on the round. Help!

    Thank you!

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  14. robin phillips-knotts

    I posted a comment a few days ago but now I don’t see it… sorry if this is a dupe.
    I would like to use Lion Brand Heartland for this and while it’s a #4 worsted it is thinner than your project yarn. It’s gauge is 12S and 15R with a J hook.
    Should I double the yarn or just go with it? I was thinking this would make the scarf not as wide but the whole nubers thing vexes m a bit.
    Ty!

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    • Tamara Kelly

      I would try to get as close as you can to pattern gauge with the Heartland – what it says on the label isn’t what you’ll necessarily get as a crocheter. The scarf may indeed end up a little bit smaller, but since it’s not a fitted garment getting exact measurements isn’t as important. 🙂

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  15. shwets

    Hi Tamara

    I recently started crocheting after a long gap of eight years…and I must say so much has changed since then. It has become so easy to find new patterns through the internet. I love all your designs and the way you have used so many new stitches and patterns. There’s always something new to learn from your designs. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  16. Shweta

    I just finished making this cowl and I absolutely love it, especially the braid pattern. Now I want to make the complete set. Thanks so much Tamara.

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  17. Denise

    Hi Tamara! I’ve made a couple of these cowls as gifts and the recipients absolutely loved them! This is an awesome pattern and I plan to make many more for the next holiday season (if I don’t start now, it wont be done in time…). I do have one question. As much as I love this pattern, I’m not much of a cowl person, I love wearing scarves. Do you think there is a way to convert this into at scarf instead? I’ve been thinking about it for the past few days and haven’t tried anything yet, I wanted your opinion. Thanks again for all these wonderful patterns!!!

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    • Tamara Kelly

      This is something I’ve pondered as well! The trick would be the braid – where to anchor it, and how to handle the ends. I’ve got some ideas I’m playing with…

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  18. adelle

    I really like this Cowl and have been meaning to make it for a while. However, I prefer a double wrap cowl. If I double the length of this one do you think it will be too bulky?

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  19. Laverne

    My Grandma taught me to crochet about 65+ years ago. I have not crocheted anything for quite awhile as I have been doing other crafts.
    My how things have changed! You have taught me so much…your site is the very best I have seen. Thank you so much.
    I just finished the Ups and Downs Cowl and am beginning the slouchy. I am going to pay special attention to joining the rounds as I am not happy with how that part of the cowl looks. I know now to skip the chain three and join in the top of the DC, Is that right?
    I do have a ?. Do you count the chain three at the beginning of the FDC row as one of the double crochets? I had 66 with the chain three so I counted it. But then I joined the piece in the top of that chain three and I think that is why it doesn’t look right. Except for that it is still very beautiful.
    Thanks again,
    LaVerne

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Thank you so very much Laverne! Some people like to count the chains at the beginning of a foundation row as a stitch, but personally, I think it looks nicer to chain 2 instead, and then not count it! I often do the same when working in later rows or rounds too. 🙂

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  20. Nancy erskine

    Ok…I’m going to have to look at the videos for this foundation row thing. I’ve crocheted for MANY years but this is a new one.

    Also…….how much yarn does this cowl actually take – approx? It says 245 yds but I’m assuming that’s per skein? How many skeins please?
    Thank you!
    Nancy

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  21. Bobbie

    I love the different textures in this cowl. I have made many of your designs and I am always amazed by your talent. That said, I added a row of sc in the 3rd loop after row 7 to make a base for the quadtr row. It keeps row 7 from pulling out of line. (And after the quadtr, too, so the pattern stays even.) Hope you don’t mind my wee addition.

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    • Tamara Kelly

      I don’t mind at all! 😀 I think tweaking and altering patterns to suit yourself is the joy of handmade! Thank you so much Bobbie!

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  23. Rose

    I like to crochet Christmas gifts for nursing home residents. If I made this scarf wider & longer do you think it could be used to keep their shoulders warm too?
    Also I’ve never crocheted in the round, can this be made straight & ends sewed together? I’m not a newbie, should I just get over my fear & go for it>

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Rose! I think so! 🙂 To make it straight you’d need to add plain stitches at the ends to “hold in” the braided section. But working in the round is easier than you might think!

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  24. Shirley bunn

    This pattern of up and down is awesome. I have been crocheting for many many years and I learn so many new stitches in this pattern. Thanks again for sharing it. Awesome

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  25. Nia

    Hi Tamara! First of all, I want to say that I love your pattern. I’ve made several for friends and they’re always well received and complimented. Just wondering, with this pattern, if I want to make it a little longer to wrap twice, it is as simple as just making more FDC at the beginning right? LOL! Thanks in advance!

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Nia! Thank you! I would add any even number – so that the ribbing (post stitches) always work. Other than that, the number you start with is really up to you! 🙂

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  27. Brittney

    Hey Tamara,

    I wanted to let you know I’ve found two patterns very similar to this which were “designed” after yours, if you catch my drift. While they’re both offered free, this practice still seems pretty shady to me.

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Brittney! I agree, they do look similar, but there are enough differences I don’t think it will be a problem. Thank you so much for looking out for me though, I really appreciate it!!

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  28. Ann l.

    I came across your pattern and making it for a Christmas gift. I’m ready to start round 13 and have a question. Round 1 starts out with double crochet, shouldn’t the pattern end with a row of DC? Seems like Round 13 should be after Rounds 14-15 making it the opposite of beginning rows. Thanks for the beautiful pattern, I love the different stitches. I learned a couple of new ones.

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Ann! And thank you!

      If you were to work Round 13 after Round 14, there would be a couple issues: there wouldn’t be a round of dc sts to work Round 14 around, and you’d have a flat “edge” at the end of the pattern.

      The very first round is plain dc, but the next 2 rounds work post sts around them, creating a ribbing. You don’t see a flat round of dc anymore. So Round 13-15 do the same thing – set up the ribbing with a round of dc, and then work the post stitch rounds to create a ribbing. Does that make sense?

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  29. PEPPER BURR-ALEXANDER

    Sorry-just found this website. I would like to make it longer- by another half length-can you tell me how many stitches would be in starting ch ? I am fairly new to crochet and don’t quite have the hang of adjusting patterns as such—–THANK YOU

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  30. Allison

    Beautiful and I learned several new techniques completing this project. Your instructional videos are excellent, so concise and understandable! Can’t wait to try some more of your patterns. THANK YOU!!

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  31. Katie

    I love this pattern and really enjoyed making it! Thanks so much for sharing!! I do have one question though, did you block the cowl? Mine is a bit narrower than 7 inches and it like it wider so figured blocking would help. But I don’t see that at the end of the pattern. What are your thoughts?

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  32. Emily

    Hello! I love all of the textures that come through with this pattern! I think the textures would make for a really great sensory blanket for infants. Any suggestions on how you may make this into a blanket? I was thinking about just repeating the pattern over. (posts, hdc, braid, hdc, posts, hdc, braid, hdc, posts, etc). My visual imaging isn’t so good, lol. Any thoughts?

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  33. ndg_creative

    Such a great pattern – so clearly written with such easy to follow videos and instructions for all the stitch types and techniques. Thank you!

    I wanted to share that I wanted mine wider so I repeated the quadtr round and one more repeat of the hdc in 3rd stitch rows before starting the closing ribbing and it turned out great, with two braids instead of one. 🙂

    Will definitely be following your blog for more great patterns!

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