Crochet a Cozy Christmas Wonderland Cowl Pattern

Dive into the holiday spirit with our enchanting Christmas Wonderland Cowl! This festive crochet pattern features delightful reindeer, evergreen trees, and sparkling snowflakes, all designed to keep you warm and stylish. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of handmade charm to your own winter wardrobe, this cowl is a true celebration of the season.

Embrace the Magic of the Season with Handmade Warmth

There’s nothing quite like the warmth and personal touch of a handmade accessory, especially during the holidays. This unique cowl pattern allows you to create a beautiful piece that not only keeps the chill at bay but also showcases your crafting prowess. Imagine the joy of wearing or gifting a cozy, festive cowl that truly embodies the magic of Christmas.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Crochet a Cozy Christmas Wonderland Cowl Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Deep Red (with gold sparkle)
Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Off-White
Worsted weight yarn in Forest Green (with gold sparkle)
Crochet Hook 5.0mm (H)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Small red and green seed beads (optional)
Sewing needle and matching thread (for beads, optional)

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
rep: repeat
yo: yarn over
MC: Main Color
CC1: Contrast Color 1
CC2: Contrast Color 2
PS (Puff Stitch): Yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up loop (3 loops on hook); [yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up loop] 2 more times (7 loops on hook); yo, pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch 1 to secure.

Instructions

Gauge: 14 hdc x 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with 5.0mm hook, or adjust to obtain desired fabric.

Notes: This cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up. Carry unused colors loosely along the wrong side for tapestry crochet sections. When changing colors, work the last yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color.

Starting Chain:

With Forest Green yarn, ch 96. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist. (If you prefer, use a foundation hdc stitch for a stretchier start, making 96 foundation hdc and joining.)

Bottom Border:

Round 1-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (96 sc)

Main Body – Section 1 (Red with White Stars):

Round 4: Change to Deep Red yarn. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 hdc)
Round 5: Ch 1, *hdc in the next 3 sts with Deep Red, with Cream yarn work 1 PS in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts with Deep Red*. Rep from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 sts – 12 PS and 84 hdc)
Round 6-7: With Deep Red yarn, Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 hdc)

Main Body – Section 2 (Cream with Green Trees & Red Reindeer – Tapestry Crochet):

Round 8: Change to Cream yarn. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 hdc)
Round 9 (Motif Round): This round involves tapestry crochet with Cream, Forest Green, and Deep Red. Ch 1, working hdc stitches, create the tree and reindeer motifs. A suggested repeat over 24 stitches (to be repeated 4 times around for 96 stitches) could be: *hdc in 5 sts (Cream), work tree motif (Forest Green – approx. 3-5 hdc), hdc in 5 sts (Cream), work reindeer motif (Deep Red – approx. 6-8 hdc), hdc in 5 sts (Cream)*. Adjust counts and spacing to fit the full round and create desired motif appearance. Carry unused colors. Join with a sl st to the first hdc.
Round 10-11: With Cream yarn, Ch 1, hdc in each st around, continuing to carry any colors if needed for motif integration or drop unused colors if motifs are complete for this section. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 hdc)

Main Body – Section 3 (Red with White Stars – Repeat):

Round 12: Change to Deep Red yarn. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 hdc)
Round 13: Ch 1, *hdc in the next 3 sts with Deep Red, with Cream yarn work 1 PS in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts with Deep Red*. Rep from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 sts – 12 PS and 84 hdc)
Round 14-15: With Deep Red yarn, Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 hdc)

Main Body – Section 4 (Stripes with Decreases):

Round 16 (Deep Red): Ch 1, *hdc in the next 10 sts, hdc2tog (decrease)*. Rep from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (88 hdc)
Round 17 (Cream): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (88 hdc)
Round 18 (Forest Green): Ch 1, *hdc in the next 9 sts, hdc2tog*. Rep from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (80 hdc)
Round 19 (Deep Red): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (80 hdc)
Round 20 (Cream): Ch 1, *hdc in the next 8 sts, hdc2tog*. Rep from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (72 hdc)
Round 21 (Forest Green): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (72 hdc)

Top Border:

Round 22-24: Change to Forest Green yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (72 sc)

Finishing:

Fasten off, weave in all ends securely.
(Optional) Using a sewing needle and matching thread, carefully sew small red and green seed beads onto the Deep Red sections of the cowl for extra sparkle, as desired.