19elephants: Crochet Button Cowl Pattern and Tutorial

This is my first crochet pattern and tutorial. If you have any problems understanding it, or you find a mistake, please comment and I will do my best to help. I love this cowl because it is very easy, very quick, and adds warmth without being bulky. It is also super cute, and adds a nice touch to any outfit! If you are able to make it through the pattern, I would LOVE to see a picture of your button cowl!!

Crochet Button Cowl

by Beth Kelly

Materials:

11.5 mm crochet hook (P)

Super Bulky Yarn (I like to use Lion Brand Super Bulky, Hometown USA...it is extra soft and comes in a great variety of colors. Also, I can buy it locally, which is always a plus)

4 large buttons

Yarn Needle

Chain 15

Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook. Single crochet in remaining chains.

Turn. Chain 1.

Single crochet in the back loop (the loop closest to you) of the first single crochet. Single crochet in the remaining back loops.

This is what your yarn and hook would look like if we were going to crochet regular single crochets. This is NOT what you want to to. Instead, we are only going to crochet in the back loop (the loop closest to you)

When I first did this, this last loop (arrow is pointing at it), kind of stuck out.

So when I got to the end of this first row of single crochets in the back loop, I put my hook in that last loop, and then in the back loop of the final single crochet. Then complete your final single crochet.

Turn. Chain 1. Single Crochet in back loop (the loop closest to you) down your row. You will see the ribbing start to happen. This is what gives your cowl such a nice texture. Continue to turn, chain 1, and single crochet in the back loops of your cowl until your cowl is around 23 inches. For me, this was 38 rows. Depending on how loose or tight you crochet, or how big or small you want your cowl, the number of rows may vary.

You now have a pretty rectangle. We will now crochet our final row with loops for buttoning your cowl.

Turn. Chain 2. Skip first single crochet. Slip stitch in next single crochet (you will crochet in both loops on this final row.) Slip stitch in next three stitches. Chain 2. Slip stitch in next four stitches. Chain 2. Slip stitch in next four stitches. Chain 2. Slip stitch in final stitch. Finish off.

This is what one end of your cowl will look like. The loops are for buttoning your cowl.

We will now add our buttons. One nice thing about using the bulky yarn is that the yarn is actually four strips of yarn woven together.

Take a two foot piece of yarn and separate into pieces.

Thread your yarn needle with one of the pieces of yarn. Tie a knot in the end. You will want to tie it three times to make sure your knot won't slip through.

Position your button on the first row of your cowl. Sew the first button on.

Hold the beggining of your cowl up to the other side to make sure you position your buttons on the right places. Sew on all four buttons.

Using your yarn needle, sew in all of your yarn ends. I like to sew them in at least 3 inches. Snip ends.

Cowl Complete!!

Now try on your cowl, button it up, and enjoy the warmth, comfort, and cuteness it gives you.

Crochet Button Cowl

by Beth Kelly

Materials:

11.5 mm crochet hook (P)

Super Bulky Yarn (I like to use Lion Brand Super Bulky, Hometown USA...it is extra soft and comes in a great variety of colors. Also, I can buy it locally, which is always a plus)

4 large buttons

Yarn Needle

Terms:

ch (chain)

sc (single crochet)

slst (slip stitch)

Row 1: Ch 15. sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in remaining chs. turn

Row 2: ch 1. sc in back loop of each sc across. turn

Rows 3 - 38: Repeat row 2. You might need more and less rows, depending on the yarn you use, and how tightly or loosely you crochet. I like my cowl to measure 23 inches when I'm done with my rows.

Row 39: ch 2. skip first sc. slst in next sc. (you will slst in the whole sc, not just the back loop). slst in next 3 sc. ch 2. slst in each of next 4 sc. ch 2. slst in each of next 4 sc. ch 2. slst in final sc. Finish off.

You will have used almost all of your yarn. Make sure you leave about a two foot piece of yarn to use on sewing your buttons.

We will now add our buttons. One nice thing about using the bulky yarn is that the yarn is actually four strips of yarn woven together. Take a two foot piece of yarn and separate the pieces. Thread your yarn needle with one of the pieces of yarn. Tie a knot in the end. You will want to tie it three times to make sure your knot won't slip through. Position your button on the first row of your cowl. Sew the first button on. Hold the beggining of your cowl up to the other side to make sure you position your buttons on the right places. Sew on all four buttons.

Using your yarn needle, sew in all of your yarn ends. I like to sew them in at least 3 inches. Snip ends. You are done!

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