Reversible Crochet Cowl Pattern: A Double Sided Stitch Tutorial
Make this Free Pattern for a Reversible Crochet Cowl that has a beautiful texture on both sides! If you are looking for a last-minute gift that doesn’t look last minute then this double thick interlocking crochet pattern is just what you need! Get started making this modern look cozy cowl today!
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Pattern Information
I have classified this pattern as an Advanced Skill Level since Interlocked Crochet is an advanced crochet technique that is less common.
However, if you are an advanced beginner who is comfortable following written instructions then you should be able to complete this crochet cowl pattern.
This double sided cowl uses basic stitches such as double crochet and chains with specific stitch placements to create a woven knit look.
More on interlocking crochet is explained below, but essentially you are using two skeins of yarn at the same time to create a specific pattern on the front and back.
Need a different size? The width of your cowl is dictated by the number of stitches in the foundation rows and the height of the cowl is made up by the number of rows.
So if you would like to increase the circumference of the cowl you will need to increase the Foundation Row A and B by 8 stitches each.
Would you prefer a crochet infinity scarf pattern that uses a reversible stitch? Try my Shirley Couture Scarf and just seam together the ends!
If you want to make a cowl that is an easy pattern and uses basic crochet stitches try this one for a Chunky Cowl Crochet Pattern.
Yarn Substitutes
- Vanna’s Choice
- Color Theory
- Wool-Ease Classic
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Materials
- Size 4.50 mm crochet hook
- 1 skein Wool-Ease Recycled in Charcoal [632-149T] – Color A
- 1 skein Wool-Ease Recycled in Cream [632-098W] – Color B
- #4 Worsted Weight Yarn 180 Yards EACH Color.
- Yarn Needle
- 2 Stitch Markers
Gauge
- Foundation Chain A 20 sts.
- Foundation Chain B 18 sts.
- Follow pattern repeat 2 times for 3.5 by 4.5 inches.
Sizing
- One Size: 8.75 x 23.5”
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
- Chain Stitch – ch
- Stitch(es) – st(s)
- Space – sp
- Skip – sk
- Stitch Marker – SM
- Single Crochet – sc
- Double Crochet – dc
- Double Crochet in Front – dcf – Work your double crochet as your normally would from the front. Sometimes this requires pulling the stitch through the corresponding window of the opposite color. To do this your will yarn over, bring your hook to the front, go through the window to pick up the dc needing to be worked on the back, insert your hook, pull the stitch through the window to the front, then complete your double crochet stitch as normal.
- Double Crochet in Back – dcb – Work your double crochet as your normally would from the back. Sometimes this requires pulling the stitch through the corresponding window of the opposite color. To do this your will yarn over, bring your hook to the back, go through the window to pick up the dc needing to be worked on the front, insert your hook, pull the stitch through the window to the back, then complete your double crochet stitch as normal.
Pattern Notes
- * Designates a repeat.
- “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch.
- “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
- “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next stitch to create an increase.
- Ch 4 counts as first dc and ch-1 sp throughout.
- Final dc sts are placed in the 3rd chain of the t-ch.
- When working rows you will only work your stitches in the color you are currently using (ex. Color A only creates stitches in the previous Color A Row) and work through, in front or in back of the color you are not using, never around the other color.
- Row Instructions give two sets of instructions noted as Row “1A” and Row “1B”. The A and B Reference the color you are working with, so each row is really two rows worked in succession.
WHAT IS INTERLOCKING CROCHET
Interlocking Crochet is a technique that is also called mosaic crochet, double filet, interweave or intermeshing. However you call it, one thing is for sure, it is gorgeous!
This is a crochet technique where you create two layers of fabric (filet mesh) and work them together at the same time so that the rows are woven or interlocked! This creates a double thick fabric that is perfectly warm for the chilly months!
It is important to note that each row is actually two and the patterns are created by some stitches being worked in front and some in back but never mixing the stitches of your two separate colors.
I hope you enjoy this pattern and be sure to watch my YouTube Video if you need some help!
Free Crochet Cowl Pattern
Foundation Row A
Ch 116, dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next, repeat from * to end, place SM.
Foundation Row B
Ch 114, dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next, repeat from * to end, place SM.
Note: Lay Foundation Row A on top of Foundation Row B with the working yarn at the same side so you may begin working Row 1A below followed by Row 1B.
Note: Be sure to take the working yarn from Foundation Row B and drop it to the front so that you can work your Row 1B on the Front (Right Side) of your project.
Note: Place a SM at the end of each row before starting the next.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Back.
Row 1A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Note: When working this row for the first time the stitch placement can be tricky before the pattern be comes easy to see. The first stitch (dcb in next dc) will be picked up between the first and second dc of Foundation Row B then the rest of the stitch placements are easy.
Row 1B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcf in next dc, *(ch 1, dcb in next dc) 2 times, (ch 1, dcf in next dc) 2 times repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcb in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 2A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcb in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Row 2B
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, *(ch 1, dcf in next dc) 2 times, (ch 1, dcb in next dc) 2 times repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Back.
Row 3A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Row 3B
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, *(ch 1, dcf in next dc) 2 times, (ch 1, dcb in next dc) 2 times repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 4A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcb in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Row 4B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcf in next dc, *(ch 1, dcb in next dc) 2 times, (ch 1, dcf in next dc) 2 times repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcb in last dc (3rd ch of t-ch).
Turn entire piece.
- Repeat Rows 1A/B to 4A/B (4) times total.
- Then repeat Rows 1A/B and 2A/B, finish off Color B.
- Then repeat Row 3A, finish off leaving an 18” tail, continue to the Assembly Instructions below.
Assembly Instructions
- Thread your darning needle using the long tail of Color A.
- Bring your row ends together and using a mattress stitch, or seaming method of choice, seam together your cowl aligning the row ends as best as possible.
- Weave in all of your ends.
- Reattach your Color A in the seam at the end of your Cowl on the Foundation Row side.
- Bring together Foundation Row A and B by placing a single crochet in each corresponding double crochet and chain space. You will never combine a chain with a chain or double crochet with a double crochet.
- Slip Stitch to join when you reach the end, finish off and weave in your end.
