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Free Crochet Pattern: The Ridge Cowl

Meet the Ridge Cowl

This quick and easy crochet pattern creates a stunning cowl that is simple, modern, and luxurious. The crochet ribbing method used in this pattern, also called the camel stitch, is a favorite among crocheters to create at knit-like ribbed texture. Enjoy the pattern and don’t forget to grab the free PDF to follow along!

Get the PDF version of this crochet pattern on Etsy or Ravelry!

 

Pattern Notes

  • The Ridge Cowl pattern and photographs are property of Woods and Wool and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. However, you are more than welcome to sell the finished product. Please credit Woods and Wool by including a link to the pattern listing if you are selling the finished piece online.
  • This pattern is worked in the round using the spiral method, meaning that you will not join yarn or turn after each round.

Materials

  • Size 15mm Crochet Hook
  • 1 Skein (87 yards) of Crazy Sexy Wool, by Wool and the Gang or
  • 1 Skein (87 yards) of The Wool, by We Are Knitters

Gauge

4” / 10 cm = 5 rows + 5 sts in half double crochet

Stitch Abbreviations

  • Ch – Chain
  • Hdc – Half double crochet
  • Sl st – Slip stitch
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet Ribbing / Camel Stitch = Hdc into third loop

The hdc ribbing, commonly referred to as the Camel Stitch, is created by working hdc stitches into the third loop of the previous row. After the first round, all hdc stitches are worked into the third loop of the stitch in the previous row. For more tips on working into the third loop, check out the photos in the printable pattern or follow along on YouTube.

The Pattern

  • This pattern is worked in the round using the spiral method.
  • Do not join or turn after each round as the rounds are worked continuously.
  • After the first round, all hdc stitches are worked into the third loop.

Chain: Ch 31. Join with sl st to the first ch.

Round 1: Hdc in first ch and in each ch around. – (31 sts)

Round 2: Hdc into the third loop of the next st and in each st around. – (31 sts)

(Be sure to insert your hook into the third loop of the stitch in the previous row.)

Rounds 3-9: Repeat row 2. – (31 sts)

(Optional): Sl st in next 3 stitches to even out top edge.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Video Tutorial

Want to follow along through each step of the pattern? Check out the video tutorial here:

Time to Show Off Your Work!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this free pattern. For more patterns from Woods and Wool, check out the patterns category here on the blog. And don’t forget to use the #ridgecowl hashtag on Instagram – I can’t wait to see how your beautiful new cowl works up!


January 3, 2018

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  1. Juli Elliott says

    January 18, 2018 at 12:09 am

    Can you tell me what yarn and color you used for this (the burgundy scarf)?

    • woodsandwool says

      February 19, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Hi Juli! This is the shade I used for the burgundy scarf in the photos: Crazy Sexy Wool

      Enjoy!

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