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The Cascading Icicles Cowl Free Crochet Pattern is an easy crochet pattern using worsted weight yarn, and several basic crochet stitches. This lovely neck warmer is perfect to add some color and texture to your day. Make it with your favorite autumn colors today!
Inspiration for the Cascading Icicles Cowl Came From…
This cascading icicles cowl is the neck warmer version of my cascading icicles beanie! The beautiful texture from the camel stitch and the spike stitch is a perfect combination.
Check Out The Cascading Icicles Beanie Pattern Here!
Yarn for the Cascading Icicles Cowl
I made this neck tube pattern using some leftover yarn I had in my stash. It was acrylic, but you could use any fiber you wish! I recommend something that is warm. It is more important for the yarn you choose to be a worsted weight yarn.
These are a few options you might like…
Brava Worsted Acrylic 
Chroma Worsted Superwash Nylon 
Wool of The Andes Worsted Superwash Wool 
Basic Stitch Anti-Pill Yarn Worsted Acrylic 
Touch of Yak Worsted Acrylic Yak Blend 
Feels Like Butta Worsted Polyester 
Vanna’s Choice Yarn Aran Acrylic 
Hayfield Choice Yarn Aran Acrylic 
Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Acrylic
Let’s Talk Hooks!
I used a Susan Bates H8/5mm crochet hook to create this cascading icicles snood crochet pattern.
If you prefer a tapered shaft hook to an in-line hook, try the Boye hook in the same size.
Wanna learn more about hook types and sizes? Check Out My Free Crochet Hook Tutorial
My favorite hooks to use are always these polymer clay handle hooks…. they are a perfect combination of ergonomic comfort and style!
Cascading Icicles Cowl Pattern Information
Skill Level
Easy. This pattern uses foundation chain stitches, single crochets, half double crochets, and the spike stitch. It also has stitches worked in the 3rd loop of a half double crochet (AKA the camel stitch).
Finished Size
6 in tall x 31 in circumference
Gauge
16 SC x 20 rows =4 in X 4 in
Gauge is not essential unless you are trying to adhere to the finished size.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in 4 colors (need approx. 60 yds of each color) – I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
- H8/ 5mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle & Scissors
- Stitch Marker (Optional)
Stitches & Abbreviations
- Slip Stitch (SS)
- Single Crochet (SC)
- Half Double Crochet (HDC)
- Spike Half Double Crochet (SpHDC) – The length of the spike depends on where you are in the repeat. Follow the directions carefully until you get the hang of it.
- Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC) – an alternative is provided
- Camel Stitch – worked in the 3rd loop from the previous row of HDC
Pattern Notes
The first 3 rows of each repeat are worked in unjoined rounds of camel stitch (HDC worked into the 3rd loop). The pattern follows with 5 rounds of SC sts; the first 4 rows are unjoined the 5th row of SC is joined with a SS.
The spike stitch repeat is [HDC, SpHDC to 2nd row, SpHDC to 3rd row, SpHDC to 4th row, SpHDC to 3rd row, SpHDCC to 2nd row]. If you’d like a tutorial for spike stitches, check out my free guide here.
The chain stitches made at the start of each row are not part of the count. If the row begins with a standing stitch it is included in the count of the row.
If you wish to make this cowl a different size than I have listed, be sure your starting count is a multiple of 6; that is the number needed for the spike stitch repeat.
Cascading Icicles Cowl Free Crochet Pattern
Row 1. Using color A. Foundation HDC 119. FHDC join into a ring. SS into top chain made at the start of the foundation. You should have 120 stitches after the join.
Alternate Row 1. Using color A. Ch 120. Join to form a loop ensuring not to twist. HDC in each ch around, join with SS. Count to ensure 120 sts.
Row 2. SS into 3rd loop of first HDC from previous row. Ch 1. HDC in same 3rd loop as the SS and in 3rd loop of each HDC around. Do not join at end of row. 120 sts
Row 3. Repeat row 2.
Row 4. Ch 1. SC in 3rd loop of first HDC of previous row. SC in 3rd loop of each st around. Join with SS to top of first SC of row. 120 sts
Row 5 – 8. Ch 1. SC in top of first SC of previous row. SC in each st around. Join with SS to top of first SC of row. Tie off color at end of row 8. 120 sts.
Row 9. With color B. Standing HDC in first st. *SpHDC into 2nd row down, SpHDC into 3rd row down, SpHDC into 4th row down, SpHDC into 3rd row down, SpHDC into 2nd row down, SpHDC in previous row. Repeat from * around. Ending with a spike stitch in the 2nd row down. 120 sts.
Row 10 & 11. Repeat row 2.
Row 12 – 16. Repeat rows 4-8. Tie off color B after last SC round.
Row 17 – 24. Repeat rows 9-16, with color C. Tie off color C after last SC round.
Row 25 – 27. Repeat rows 9 – 11, with color D. Tie off at end of row 11. Weave in all ends.
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Happy Hooking!
I like this hat and cowl, I do something similar but without the camel stitches.
MaryCile, Thank you for your comment and compliment! I’m glad you enjoy my pattern 🙂 I love the extra texture the camel stitches add <3 Have a great day! ~Caitlin