![Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/market-cowl-crochet-2.jpg)
![Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/market-cowl-crochet-5.jpg)
Market Cowl – Crochet Pattern
Supplies
2 skeins Brown Sheep Synchrony yarn (colorway pictured: Soiree)
US H-8 (5 mm) hook
scissors
![Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/market-cowl-crochet-1.jpg)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
rep – repeat
sl st – slip stitch
Gauge & dimensions: 18 sc & 22 rows over 4″ in single crochet stitch. Finished cowl measures approx. 120″ in circumference and 9″ wide, though you can make it as long (or short) as you prefer.
![Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/market-cowl-crochet-3.jpg)
The Pattern
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row 1. Ch 41, turn.
row 2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 40.
row 3. ch 5, turn. Skip 4 and sc 1 in fifth sc, *ch 7, skip 4 and sc 1 in fifth sc; rep from * 6 more times.
row 4. ch 5, turn. Sc 1 in fourth ch of the previous row’s 7 ch arch, *ch 7, sc 1 in fourth ch of the previous row’s 7 ch arch; rep from * 6 more times.
Rep row 4 to desired length minus an inch.
row 5. ch 5, turn. sc 1 in fourth ch of the previous row’s 7 ch arch. *ch 5, sc 1 in fourth ch of the previous row’s 7 ch arch; rep from * 6 more times.
row 6. Join cowl ends with sl sts.
Weave in all ends & wet block to finish.
![Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/market-cowl-crochet-6.jpg)
![Crochet the versatile Market Cowl, a free pattern that does double duty as a layering-friendly cowl or wrap.](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/market-cowl-crochet-collage-512x1024.jpg)
This pattern is awesome. Love the combination of the colors. Thanks for sharing this crochet cowl DIY idea.
I’ve made 2 of these now — they are super easy and beautiful!
I’m glad you enjoy it, Liz! :)