Why a Turtle Neck Triangle Crochet Cowl?
Imagine a crisp winter day. You need something warm and stylish. How about a crocheted turtle neck triangle cowl?
It’s rugged, cozy, and totally doable. Even if you’re new to crochet, this pattern is pretty easy.
Plus, making your own cowl is way cheaper and you get to pick the colors!
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Why Every Man Needs a Crocheted Turtle Neck Cowl
Crochet cowls aren’t just for women. These add both style and practical use for any man! Let’s see why every guy should own one.
Comfort and Warmth in Colder Months
When it’s cold, comfort is important. Think merino wool, so soft and warm. A turtle neck design really helps. It blocks out wind and keeps your neck snug. No more chilly drafts!
A Stylish Alternative to Traditional Scarves
Scarves can be a pain. They are too long, or they unravel. A triangle cowl looks modern and masculine. It is easy to wear and style in various ways. Just throw it on, and you’re good to go!
Selecting the Perfect Yarn for a Men’s Cowl
Yarn choice is crucial. Wool or acrylic blends work great. Worsted or bulky weight yarns are good options too. Stick to manly colors. Think neutral tones, earth tones, deep blues, or greys.
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Pattern Designed By: Sandra Stitches This pattern is copyright protected; it is unlawful to distribute this pattern in any form (free, sale or trade).
Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Charcoal Cowl
Materials I used
This is the yarn I had at hand – do not forget I make a sample for you to learn- so be creative and choose the yarn you love. Feel it before starting your project.
I know there are a million different yarn choices out there that also depend on where you live, so just be creative!
Soft Cotton Yarn, Hypoallergenic Yarn,100g/3.5oz, Worsted, Medium- not labeled in this grey color
Total use of approx 100 grams / 60 yards
Hook: US Size (6.5 mm)
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- Triangle: 5 rounds
- Collar: 11 st X 9 rounds
Sizes
- The triangle is 8.5”
- The height of the cowl is 12”
- Circumference: 23”
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- St = Stitch
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- INC = Increase round
- Yo = Yarn over
- Slst = Slip stitch
Specialty Stitches
FpDc = Front Post Double Crochet Yo, insert hook under the post of next st, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through last 2 loops on hook.
Bpdc = Back post double crochet stitch – Yo, insert your hook from back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on your hook.
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terminology
- This pattern is worked in rounds
- Ch 3 does count as st at the beginning of each round
- Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
- This pattern consists of a triangle turned into a circle
Instructions
Chain 4, Slst to 1st ch to form a circle or use the magic circle method
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc stitch), 2 dc into circle, ch 2, 3 dc into circle
Row 2: INC Ch 3, turn. 2dc into the first st. 3dc, ch 2, 3dc in middle ch2 space. Into the last stitch of the row (the ch 3 from the previous row), make 3 dc.
Row 3: INC Ch 3, turn. 2dc into first st, 3dc in next space (this is the space created between groups of 3dc), then (3dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in top ch sp, 3dc in next space, 3 dc in top of last stitch of the row.
Rows 4-9: INC repeat row 3 (working 3dc in each space across to the middle point) making your triangle as large or small as you’d like
Round 6: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st, sc 1 in every st,, ch 25 ( try it on yourself to see if the circumference is OK, If you need to add more chains), Slst to 1st st to form a circle.
Round 7: Ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st from hook, dc 1 in next and around ( in every ch) to end of round, Slst to 1st
Round 8: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st and around the end of round Slst to 1st
Now, we will work on the collar
Round 9: Ch 1, Dc 1 in 1st st, dc 1 in next and around to end of round, Slst to 1st
Round 10-14: Ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st, *Fpdc in next, Bpdc in next, repeat from * to last st, Slst to 1st
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Finishing
Secure the yarn, weave in the ends, and cut the yarn.
The Charcoal Cowl is part of the Gift For Men CAL hosted by me 🙂
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