Garments / Scarves & Cowls Learn How to Crochet a Houndstooth Cowl: Free Pattern Updated February 11, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!178Shares In this blog post you’ll find everything you need to learn how to crochet this beautiful Houndstooth Cowl. Is there anything more classic than the Houndstooth pattern? I’m absolutely in love with this timeless, textured fabric, so what could be better than recreating it in crochet? This quick and simple Houndstooth Crochet Cowl uses only basic stitches to build up the pattern and can easily be adapted to create a longer cowl or scarf. Or you could use the pattern repeat in your own projects and create Houndstooth garments, homewear and more.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. pattern Notes3. Gauge & Size4. Pattern Support5. Convert Pattern Terms6. Terms & Abbreviations7. Ad-Free PDF Pattern 8. Alternative Colours9. Alternative Yarns For The Houndstooth Cowl10. Pin For Later11. Free Pattern: Crochet houndstooth Cowl 12. Video Tutorial 13. Right-Handed14. Left-Handed15. Crochet PatternsVIEW MORE▼ Whether you choose the quintessential black and white colour scheme, or experiment with colours, this is one classy crochet cowl that you’re going to want in your wardrobe. Houndstooth Cowl Materials & Tools Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK in 2 colours (Colour A, Colour B) 1 ball of each required Hook: 5.5mm Darning Needle Scissors pattern Notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below. You will be working the cowl in a flat piece before using a join-as-you-go technique to join the short ends together to for the circle. When changing colours, you will do so by pulling through the new colour on the last yarn over of the last stitch. You will carry the non-working yarn across to save on yarn ends. Assisting video tutorials can be found at the base of this post. Gauge & Size Gauge: 13 stitches and 9 rows per 10cm X 10cm (4inch X 4Inch) Completed Size: 33cm (L) X 16.5cm (W) (13inch X 6.5inch) approx. when joined/folded. Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Stitch(s): st(s) Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook. Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook. Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Joining Double Crochet(s): Jdc(s): Insert hook into base of double crochet from row 1 and next st stitch of current row, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here. Ad-Free PDF Pattern etsy Bella coco crochet ravelry Alternative Colours I have selected three alternative cosy colours from Stylecraft Special DK in the following shades: Copper 1029 Grape 1067 Mocha 1064 Warm Grey 1805 Parchment 1218 Cream 1005 Alternative Yarns For The Houndstooth Cowl Yarnsmiths Create DK Wendy Supreme DK Pin For Later Free Pattern: Crochet houndstooth Cowl You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. With colour A, ch 31. Row 1: Dc into 2nd chain from the hook (missed ch does not count as a st), tr in next st. *dc in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * across changing to colour B in the last st. Turn. <30 sts> You will be carrying colour A as you work the next row. Note: You will be working a dc into the tr from the previous row and a tr into the dc from the previous row. Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here or throughout), dc into the first st, tr in next st. *dc in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * across changing to colour A in the last st. Row 3-70: Repeat row 2 alternating between colour A and colour B. You will end on colour A. Fold short ends of work together to connect using a join-as-you-go method. you will be working your final row by joining to the foundation chain from row 1. You can find assistance for the jdc on page 9. Joining row: Ss into the base of the first st from row 1, tr in first dc, *jdc in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * to end. Ss in base of last st of row 1. Fasten off. Sew in ends. Repeat row one until you get to your desired size. Video Tutorial Right-Handed Left-Handed Crochet Patterns If you love snuggly snoods and cosy cowls I think you’ll love these projects: Cowl Scarf Infinity Scarf Bandana Cowl Brook Cowl Infinity Scarf Hexi Cowl Cowl Scarf Infinity Scarf Bandana Cowl Brook Cowl Infinity Scarf Hexi Cowl Crochet Patterns If you chose to make any of these lovely designs please ensure you tag and credit the amazing guest designers who have kindly created this content for you for free! I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!178Shares Further Reading... How to Crochet a Top: FREE Beginner-Friendly Pattern March 25, 2026 Hat & Mittens October 16, 2022 Bandia Crochet Sweater September 24, 2020 5 Comments Anya September 13, 2020 at 10:01 am Is there a way to join the two sides? Whip stitch? Reply Anya September 13, 2020 at 10:03 am What are the finished measurements? Reply Emily Powell April 7, 2021 at 2:43 pm How much yarn is needed for this pattern? Reply catmomsp November 16, 2024 at 4:46 pm How much yarn does it require if using the suggested Stylecraft Special DK? One black and one white? Reply Paddy Clark October 26, 2024 at 12:39 pm Hi, just for your information and not a criticism but in your video having completed the first row in black then you turn and start the White row you say you do a double crochet, but actually you do a slip stitch. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
