Diamonds Cowl & Infinity Scarf – Free Crochet Patterns

Now that the holiday season has come to a close, it’s time for ELK Studio’s annual Make It For Me Event. During the month of January, Kathy spotlights free crochet patterns on her blog from many of your favorite designers. Each of these designs is a great project to make for yourself after spending countless days crocheting holiday gifts for others. Earlier this month I released my Done in One Beanie for day 2 of the event and today I’m excited to share another fun project for day 15.

Last month, I released my Diamonds Beanie & Slouch as part of a collaborative event with other crochet designers. Because I love to design coordinating sets, it’s time to add a crochet cowl & infinity scarf to the diamonds collection of crochet patterns. You can find the free crochet pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. 

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For this Make it For Me design, I decided to make myself a new cowl and infinity scarf. Cowls are great for running the kids to school, grocery shopping, and quick trips to town to run errands while infinity scarves are great for enjoying the winter weather while out snowshoeing. Since I do all of the above and these patterns work up relatively quickly, I decided to make both lengths. And because I love coordinating sets, this crochet cowl and infinity scarf pattern was designed to coordinate with my Diamonds Beanie & Slouch, Messy Bun & Ear Warmer patterns.  

Because the Argyle Cowl & Infinity Scarf is written in 2 different yarn weights, I’ve also written this pattern for both worsted and bulky weight yarns as well. Make sure to read the notes section below for a couple of great yarn alternatives. This pattern also includes both cowl and infinity scarf styles.

The photo above shows the cowl option.

THE YARN

DIAMONDS COWL & INFINITY SCARF – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or Etsy here. 

Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.

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MATERIALS

• Yarn:  Worsted Weight Yarn / 4 / OR Bulky Weight Yarn / 5  (see yarn explanation below in notes)
  • Worsted Weight Cowl: 180 yards
  • Bulky Weight Cowl: 160 yards
  • Worsted Weight Infinity Scarf: 340 yards
  • Bulky Weight Infinity Scarf: 300 yards
• Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker

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Gauge

• Worsted Weight: with a 6mm hook, in BLO sc: 11 sts = 3.25″; 7 rows = 1.875″
• Bulky Weight: with a 6mm hook, in BLO sc: 10 sts = 3.25″; 7 rows = 2″

One Size Fits Most

• Worsted Weight Cowl: 28.25″ circumference  x  6″W
• Bulky Weight Cowl: 28.75″ circumference  x  6.25″W
• Worsted Weight Infinity Scarf: 59″ circumference  x  6″W
• Bulky Weight Infinity Scarf: 60″ circumference  x  6.25″W

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Notes

• The entire pattern is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral). I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the round you’re on.
• Yarn Notes: This pattern includes instructions for BOTH a worsted weight & bulky weight infinity scarf & cowl. Paton’s Canadiana in Medium Grey Mix was used for the sample shown in the photos. Lion Brand Pound of Love, Wool Ease, Touch of Alpaca etc are great worsted weight alternatives.
• Patons Canadiana, 100% Acrylic (205 yards / 187 m / 100 g / 3.5 oz)
• Lion Brand Scarfie, 78% Acrylic / 22% Wool (312 yards / 285 m / 150 g / 5.3 oz). – My favorite bulky weight for this cowl/infinity scarf!
• Lion Brand Pound of Love, 100% Acrylic (1020 yards / 932 m / 454 g / 16 oz).
• Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease: 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
• Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca, 90% Acrylic / 10% Alpaca (207 yards / 190 m / 100 g / 13.5 oz)
• Pattern Repeats:  In the crochet instructions you’ll see: rep from ( to ) around. The instructions written within the ( ) parentheses are one full pattern repeat. You are to repeat these around the entire cowl. The stitch pattern will repeat evenly so you should not have any stitches remaining at the end of each round.  
• The stitch pattern is a multiple of 8. You can increase or decrease the circumference of your cowl simply by adding or subtracting 8 chains from your set-up row. 
• This pattern includes instructions for both cowl and infinity scarf lengths and each is written separately. 
• Changes for yarn weights written as follows: worsted (bulky)
• Yardage
  • Worsted Weight Cowl: 180 yards
  • Bulky Weight Cowl: 160 yards
  • Worsted Weight Infinity Scarf: 340 yards
  • Bulky Weight Infinity Scarf: 300 yards

Diamonds Cowl & Infinity Scarf Instructions

Step 1: Choose the length you’re going to make, either cowl or infinity scarf, and weight of yarn you’re going to use.

Step 2: Work the Cowl Set-up or Infinity Scarf Set-up, depending on which length you’re making.

Step 3: Continue on to Diamonds Design to complete your cowl or infinity scarf.

COWL SET-UP

Infinity Scarf Set-Up

Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 1.

Rnds 10 – 17: Rep Rnds 2 – 9.

Now that you’ve finished crocheting your Diamonds Cowl or Infinity Scarf, make a coordinating Diamond Beanie, Slouch, Messy Bun or Ear Warmer!

• Beanie & Slouch Pattern (click here for free crochet pattern)
• Messy Bun Pattern  (click here for free crochet pattern)
• Ear Warmer Pattern  (click here for free crochet pattern) 

MORE FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FROM A CROCHETED SIMPLICITY

If you enjoy this crochet cowl pattern, you may enjoy these other projects as well. And if you just want to browse, you can find all of our free crochet patterns HERE.