Circuit Cowl

Circuit Cowl Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Circuit Cowl is a crocheted neck accessory designed by Courtney Edworthy. This cowl is a tubular garment worked in the round, measuring 12 inches wide by 12.5 inches tall when laid flat. The finished piece creates a cozy, wrap-style neckwear suitable for everyday wear.

Craft and Technique

This project is created using the crochet method, making it an ideal choice for crafters new to the fiber arts. The Circuit Cowl is classified as a beginner skill level pattern, requiring minimal experience with crochet fundamentals. The cowl is worked in the round continuously, meaning you do not turn your work at the beginning of each round—a technique that creates seamless, tubular fabric perfect for neckwear.

Stitches Used

The Circuit Cowl pattern incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Single Crochet (sc) — a fundamental short stitch that creates a tight, dense fabric
• Herringbone Half Double Crochet (hhdc) — a special stitch that combines yarn-over, hook insertion, loop manipulation, and slip stitch techniques to create textured, visually interesting fabric
• Slip Stitch (sl st) — used within the herringbone half double crochet stitch construction and for joining rounds
• Chain Stitch (ch) — the foundation stitch used to begin the pattern

Materials and Tools

The Circuit Cowl requires super bulky weight yarn in the Bernat Beyond brand, with approximately 160 yards needed to complete the project. A 15 mm crochet hook (US size Q) is used to work with this thick yarn. Additional supplies include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and a stitch marker to track your position as you work in the round.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The recommended gauge for this pattern is 7 stitches by 6.5 rows over a 4-inch by 4-inch swatch. The finished cowl measures 12 inches in width and 12.5 inches in height when the completed piece is laid flat.