Luxe and Lush Cowl in Lion Brand Go For Faux - Downloadable PDF

Luxe and Lush Cowl in Lion Brand Go For Faux – Free Crochet Pattern

The Luxe and Lush Cowl is a free beginner crochet pattern designed by LB Design for Lion Brand Yarn Company (Pattern Number: L80117, ©2018). This cozy, oversized cowl is worked entirely in the round as a single seamless piece, producing a plush, faux-fur accessory that is as quick to make as it is luxurious to wear. With a finished circumference of approximately 26 inches (66 cm) and a finished height of approximately 8½ inches (21.5 cm), this cowl wraps generously around the neck and shoulders for warmth and style.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a crocheted cowl — a closed, tube-shaped neck warmer with no buttons, clasps, or seams. Because it is worked in the round from start to finish, there is no sewing or joining of separate panels required. The resulting piece has a thick, fluffy, faux-fur appearance that mimics the look and feel of a high-end fur accessory, making it a popular gift project and a striking addition to any cold-weather wardrobe.

Materials Used

• Yarn: Lion Brand Go For Faux (Art. #322) in colorway 098 Baked Alaska — 1 ball. This is a super chunky weight novelty yarn featuring long, lush faux-fur fibers that create a dramatic, textured finish.
• Hook: Lion Brand crochet hook, size N (10 mm) — a large hook appropriate for super chunky yarn that helps maintain an open, even fabric.
• Notions: A Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for weaving in ends.

Techniques Used

• Foundation chain: The cowl begins with a chain of 43, which establishes the height of the finished piece.
• Joining to work in the round: After the set-up row of single crochet is completed across the foundation chain, the work is joined with a slip stitch to begin crocheting in a continuous round. This technique eliminates any seam and creates a smooth, even tube.
• Crocheting in the round: All subsequent rounds are worked continuously in a circular fashion, giving the cowl its seamless, polished structure.
• Working to yarn end: Rather than ending at a precise round, the crocheter works until nearly all yarn is used — a practical technique made possible by the highly stretchy nature of Lion Brand Go For Faux.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): Used to create the foundation and to begin each round.
• Single crochet (sc): The sole stitch used throughout the entire body of the cowl. Single crochet is one of the most fundamental crochet stitches, producing a tight, dense fabric — ideal for maximizing the volume and fluffiness of the faux-fur fibers in Go For Faux yarn.
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used at the end of each round to join and maintain the circular structure of the cowl.

Gauge

The recommended gauge is 6½ single crochet = approximately 4 inches (10 cm) over pattern. Because Lion Brand Go For Faux has long faux-fur fibers that obscure the stitches, the pattern advises crocheters to feel for each stitch rather than relying on sight. Checking gauge is still recommended to ensure the finished cowl meets the stated dimensions.

Difficulty Level and Who It's For

Rated as a beginner project, the Luxe and Lush Cowl requires knowledge of only a handful of basic crochet techniques: chaining, single crochet, slip stitch, and joining to work in the round. The repetitive, single-stitch construction makes it an excellent first project for those new to crochet, while the dramatic faux-fur result makes it equally appealing to experienced makers