Hex Cowl

Hex Cowl by Burgundy & Blush

Project Overview

The Hex Cowl is a single loop cowl scarf designed by Burgundy & Blush as a beginner-friendly crochet project perfect for autumn and winter wear. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a striking accessory by combining alternating full hexagons with a decorative border of varying crochet stitches that seamlessly fill the gaps between shapes.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a wearable cowl scarf constructed as a continuous loop. The design features a geometric approach, with the main body composed of 18 hexagons total arranged in an alternating color pattern. The hexagons are connected and unified through a border worked in multiple crochet stitch heights, creating visual interest and structural integrity throughout the finished piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Hex Cowl employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern relies on commonly used stitches with abundant online tutorials available for reference. The hexagon construction method forms the foundation of the design, while the border technique demonstrates how different stitch heights can be strategically used to fill geometric gaps and create a polished finished edge.

Stitches Used

This pattern utilizes a range of standard crochet stitches to build both the hexagons and the connecting border:

• Chain (CH) – foundational stitch for starting rows and creating structure
• Slip Stitch (SL ST) – used for joining rounds and connecting pieces
• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – medium-height stitch used in the border
• Double Crochet (DC) – primary stitch for hexagon construction
• Treble Crochet (TR) – taller stitch incorporated into the border design
• Double Treble Crochet (DTR) – the tallest stitch used to fill larger gaps in the border

The pattern uses UK crochet terminology throughout, with US equivalents provided for international crocheters.

Materials Required

The Hex Cowl pattern calls for aran weight yarn, a medium-weight option that works up quickly and creates a substantial, cozy finished fabric ideal for cold weather accessories. Crafters should gather 3 colors of aran weight yarn, using no more than 100 grams of each color, allowing for creative color combinations and personalization. A 5.0mm crochet hook is required to work with this yarn weight. Basic finishing supplies include scissors and a needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together if needed.

Difficulty Level and Gauge

Rated as beginner-friendly, the Hex Cowl requires minimal gauge precision, making it an accessible project for those new to crochet. Each hexagon should measure approximately 2 inches on each side, though exact gauge is not essential to the success of the finished piece. This relaxed approach to gauge allows crocheters to focus on technique and color work rather than precise measurements.

Pattern Structure

The pattern instructions direct crocheters to make 18 hexagons in total. When using three colors, this breaks down to 6 hexagons per color, creating a balanced, alternating color scheme throughout the cowl. The hexagons form the primary design element, with the border stitches connecting and framing these geometric shapes into a cohesive, wearable loop.