This lux crochet plaid sheepskin wool features a large 4-color buffalo plaid check pattern, but it’s also lined with a fuzzy layer of simple crochet in lovely, silky soft yarn making it so warm and cozy. So warm and easy to make! This pattern is included in a plaid neckwear collection! Get 5 essential buffalo plaid scarf patterns.
I am closing Plaid Week 2018 with something gorgeous: this stylish crochet plaid sheepskin cowl. You will not believe how snuggly it feels with that faux sheepskin fabric (although if you finished the Plaid Sheepskin Blanket you might have an idea). I did a bit of dabbling with 4 colors last year with my plaid hat, but I wanted to feature at least one project this year with four colors. These gorgeous gray colors make this turn out so beautiful. Honestly, I use most of the items I design/make as gifts for friends and family, but this…this I am keeping for myself. #sorrynotsorry
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Keep scrolling to get the free version, BUT the download has additional instructions for an unlined cowl, which is slight tweaked so the cowl is still snug around the neck.
The pattern PDF also includes 4 other patterns! This collection has everything a buffalo plaid scarf lover needs.
Patterns include:
– Infinity Scarf
– Long scarf (with 2 finishing options)
– Buckled Neck Warmer
– Triangle Cowl
– (this pattern!) Lined Cowl
BUFFALO PLAID NECKWEAR COLLECTION – CROCHET PATTERN PACK
LINED CROCHET COWL – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
What you need:
5.5mm, 7mm hooks
– Worsted Weight Yarn, Black, White , Dark gray, Light Gray
– 3 Skeins of #5 Fluffy Yarn (Feels like Bliss by Lion Brand
–Darning Needle
Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
NOTES:
1. Ch 2 does not count, always work first st in the same st as the chain, always join with the first st of the round, not the ch 2.
2. This pattern alternates dark gray and light gray every other round. You can work with one shade of gray, just disregard the “light” and “dark” in the pattern, and work your one gray every round as indicated.
COWL WITH FUZZY LINING
Begin with Light Gray:
1. Beginning with a long tail, make sc foundation of 95 sts, should measure approx. 26″ long.
Being careful not to twist this row, join with the first sc. Learn how to do a fountain sc here.
2. – 6. With Light Gray, ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts (the first block will have one fewer stitch than the others).
Switch to Black, dc in next 8 sts. Switch to Light Gray, dc in next 8 sts.* work 5 times. Switch to Black, dc in last 8 sts. Join with a sl st. (95 sts)
Join White.
7. – 11. With White, ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 8 sts. *Switch to Dark Gray, dc in next 10 sts. Switch to White, dc in next 10 sts.* work 5 times. Switch to Dark Gray, dc in last 8 sts. Join with a sl st. (95 sts)
12. – 26. Repeat rounds 2 – 11 respectively.
27. With Dark Gray, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (95 sts)
Go back to your foundation round and using the long tail from the beginning, sew the bottom of the foundation sc together (where you joined with a sl st, the two stitches need to be attached at the bottom).
Join fluffy yarn where you left off. You will continue crocheting rounds as before, but the numbers will start over at 1 for convenience and clarity.
Switch to your 7mm hook.
1. (work this round through BLO:
Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts. *Sk next st, dc in next 2 sts* work 31 times. Join with first st. (64 sts)
2. – 21. Ch 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
Stop here and measure that your fluffy side is the same exact length as your plaid side. Work fewer or extra rows here if needed.
CONSTRUCTION:
Lay out the cow. with plaid side at the bottom and the fluffy part at the top. Reach your arm through the plaid end and pull the fluffy end back through the plaid part (like turning a shirt sleeve inside-out).
Flatten and straighten the inside layer, then pin both layers in place (do not skip this step!). Failure to pin may cause the outer layer plaid to warp if the inside layer isn’t sewn with even pull along the last round.
Switch to 5.5mm Hook, and join Light Gray yarn. Work a round of sc through each st of your plaid cowl, catching whatever you can easily work into on the fuzzy layer (the stitch count is different so don’t try to work in each st of the fuzzy layer) Weave in all ends.
I think this cowl is also a perfect men’s accessory! I don’t design a lot of mens’ patterns, mostly because the men in my life don’t seem to care for crochet accessories, but I think any dapper dude or macho man could appreciate this crochet plaid cowl.
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What brand did you use?
Red Heart Chic Sheep
I love this pattern. Where did you find the sheepskin? Thank you. I have a couple of grandsons that work outside, especially one needs this for sure. He works on the water year round and it is rough when it is cold.
Thank you! I found it at my local Joann.
Beautiful pattern! Question: if the circumference is 30” why is the foundation chain 25”?
Thank you! Once you work stitches into the foundation, it stretches it out a bit.
What is the total length of the cowl?
The height is approx. 14″ and the circumference is approx 30″
Is the stitch count a multiple of 10 or would it be 10+3 to include a turning chain? I want to make the blanket but love the larger blocks used for the cowl
If you are starting with chains, then yes you would add 2-3 on the end (depending on how many you prefer). If you are working a foundation sc, then you can work in multiples of 10.
how can I do this in a 3-color plaid? Would the stitch counts have to change for that? This is my first crochet plaid attempt :). Thanks in advance
You don’t need to change any counts! Instead of using the second gray color in the second block row, just use the same gray as the first block row :) The gray blocks will be kitty-corner to each other.
Love this idea, wondering if after turning if machine stitching would work rather than hand sewing?
Yes! I have very little confidence with my machine and both the cowl and the sheepskin has quite a bit of stretch so I was too nervous to try it.
Did you only use 1 skein of each color?
Yes, less than one skein