Little Arrows Cowl

Little Arrows Cowl Crochet Pattern by Sarah Ruane

What is Being Made

The Little Arrows Cowl is a crochet cowl designed by Sarah Ruane. This project creates a neck accessory worked in the round, available in multiple sizes including a toddler size. The cowl is constructed as a continuous spiral rather than joined rounds, making it a seamless accessory piece suitable for various age ranges.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet project classified as intermediate difficulty. The pattern uses fundamental crochet construction methods, working in continuous rounds to create a tubular cowl shape. The spiral construction method means you continue working in a continuous loop without joining at the end of each round (except for the first round), which creates a smooth, uninterrupted fabric.

Stitches Used

The Little Arrows Cowl pattern incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – Used for foundation and construction
• Foundation Single Crochet (fsc) – Creates the initial foundation row
• Single Crochet (sc) – Primary stitch for building the cowl fabric
• Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog) – A decrease stitch used for shaping; the pattern specifically notes to maintain loose tension when working long sc2tog stitches and to pull up loops to the same height as the stitch just made
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used for joining at the beginning of the pattern

Materials and Yarn Weight

The Little Arrows Cowl is designed to be worked with chunky weight yarn, which creates a quick, cozy finished piece. The pattern requires a crochet hook appropriate for chunky yarn (specific hook size details are referenced in the materials section of the full pattern). Stitch counts are provided in brackets at the end of each round to help you track your progress and ensure proper sizing.

Pattern Notes and Construction Details

Key construction notes for this pattern include:

• Instructions are provided for the smallest size, with larger sizes noted in brackets throughout the pattern
• The cowl is worked in the round using a spiral construction method
• Do not join at the end of rounds (except the first round) – instead, continue working in a continuous spiral
• Stitch counts are indicated in brackets at the end of each round for reference; if no stitch count is given, the count remains the same as the previous round
• A marker can be used to track the beginning of each round
• Tension should be kept loose, particularly when working the long sc2tog decreases

Finished Measurements

The pattern includes finished measurements for multiple sizes, with a toddler size option available. Specific circumference measurements are provided to help you select the appropriate size before beginning your project.