Scarf and Shawl Knitting Patterns

Crochet Vibrant Textured Mardi Gras Cowl Free Pattern

Anonymous • October 09, 2026

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Worsted weight in purple, green, and gold. Recommended: Red Heart With Love.
  • Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch

Gauge

12 stitches x 7 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch.

Instructions

Base Row

  1. Using the purple yarn, ch 120. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a loop.

Row 1

  1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (120 dc)

Row 2

  1. Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), *skip next 2 dc, [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc]* repeat from * to * around, skip last 2 dc, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch.

Rows 3-4

  1. Switch to green yarn, repeat Row 2.

Rows 5-6

  1. Switch to gold yarn, repeat Row 2.

Rows 7-8

  1. Switch to purple yarn, repeat Row 2.

Rows 9-10

  1. Switch to green yarn, repeat Row 2.

Rows 11-12

  1. Switch to gold yarn, repeat Row 2, fasten off.

Finishing

  1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Wash and block gently to shape.

Your Mardi Gras Cowl is now complete and ready to wear!


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