A relaxing one skein project you can gift, donate or enjoy for yourself.
Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | 10″ wide; 56″ circumference
About this Pattern
If you’re looking for a relaxing one-skein project, you’re in the right place. The ripple stitch is perfect for projects like this because it’s reversible, it’s interesting enough to keep your attention yet its simple repeat makes it a great project for when you need to tune out and just enjoy the process.
With this project you’ll get lots of practice with the ripple stitch, a must-know stitch because it’s great for all sorts of projects. You don’t need to be a pro to make this cowl either, but a little experience with keeping good tension and working double crochet stitches will go a long way!
Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project. We have a list of recommended supplies and abbreviations here on this page as well as written instructions and a tutorial to walk you through our classic ripple crochet cowl from start to finish.
Recommended Supplies
- Approx 590 yds; Lion Brand Mandala Yarn (Colorway pictured: Valkyrie)
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Dc Double Crochet
- Dc2tog Double Crochet Two Together
- Hk Hook
- Rem Remaining
- Slst Slip Stitch
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Additional Notes
Finished Size
10″ wide; 56″
circumference
Gauge
From peak to peak = 3.5″
7 rows = 3.5″
Our classic ripple crochet cowl is worked in flat rows and joined to form a circle scarf. If you prefer to have a straight scarf, disregard joining instructions. You may, however, consider adding more yarn so it’s approximately 70″ long.
Additional Notes: Chain three at beginning of rows counts as a double crochet.
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Written Instructions
Row 1: Ch 45. 1 dc in 4th ch from hk. 1 dc in next 4 sts. Dc2tog twice. *1 dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 4 sts. Dc2tog twice. Rep from * to last 5 sts. 1 dc next 4 sts. 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3. 1 dc in same st as ch 3. 1 dc in next 4 sts. Dc2tog twice. *1 dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next 2 sts. 1 dc in next 4 sts. Dc2tog twice. Rep from * to last 5 sts. 1 dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Repeat: Rep row 2 until work measures about 56″ or until you have about a yard of yarn left.
Joining
Step 1: Fold the two ends so the pattern meets up.
Step 2: Find the first stitch on the opposite end of the working yarn and slst to join the two ends together.
Step 3: Slst in the inner loop of each remaining stitch.
Step 4: Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Left-Handed Tutorial on YouTube