One Ball Crochet Cowl Pattern: Kembleford Crochet Cowl

If you’re searching for the perfect one ball crochet cowl pattern, look no further! The Kembleford Crochet Cowl is designed for crocheters who love quick, stylish projects that are easy to take anywhere. This cowl uses Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers yarn—a soft, durable yarn with gorgeous color options that elevate any look.

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✈️ Why This Crochet Cowl is the Perfect Travel Project

The Kembleford Crochet Cowl is compact, beginner-friendly, and stylish—making it ideal for crocheters on the go. Imagine this:

🚗 Crocheting while waiting in the school pick-up line.
✈️ Traveling by plane? This project fits perfectly in your favorite Erin.Lane Bag. Wondering about crochet hooks on a flight? Here’s what you need to know.
☕ Café crochet date? The cowl’s elegant texture will definitely turn heads.

🧶 About the Yarn: Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers

This pattern uses Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers, a versatile yarn that brings warmth and texture to your cowl. It’s:

Super soft and cozy for everyday wear.
Durable and machine-washable.
Available in beautiful heathered shades that add depth and sophistication.

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🔀 Customize Your Crochet Cowl

Did you know? Any crochet triangle shawl can be turned into a cowl with the Kembleford Crochet Cowl construction style. Simply fold the shawl accordingly, add a cowl top, and you have a brand-new accessory!

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✂️ Tips for Crocheting Your Kembleford Crochet Cowl

🧮 Swatch First: Gauge matters! Too big means need more yarn, too small means might not fit.
🌈 Play with Colors: Experiment with various shades of Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers.
🏖️ Block for Best Results: Light blocking can highlight the textured stitches beautifully.

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🌟 Ready to Crochet?

Keep scrolling for the free pattern for the Kembleford Crochet Cowl. It’s the ultimate one ball crochet cowl pattern—perfect for travel, gifting, or simply treating yourself.

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Welcome to the Kembleford Crochet Cowl—your new favorite cozy-meets-chic accessory! This beauty is a dreamy blend of delicate lace and snuggly puff stitches, giving you the perfect mix of elegance and texture. It’s a bandana cowl, so you get that effortlessly stylish drape without any fuss. Just pop it over your head, and boom—instant cozy vibes with a touch of handmade charm. Whether you’re layering up for a crisp morning walk or adding a little flair to your everyday look, this cowl is your go-to for staying warm and looking fabulous.

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous Beginner

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

Cowl bandana is 40” [101.5 cm] wide by 19” [48 cm] deep.

Cowl Neck is 6” [15 cm] tall

Gauge

5 rows = 10” [25.5 cm] on the long edge; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MATERIALS

Crochet Yarn

Herrschners, Heathers 8 Worsted (100% acrylic, 489 yds / 448 m, 8 oz/ 226 g, CYCA# 4 worsted): #4006 Teal Lake, 1 ball

Crochet Hook

Size J/10 [6.0 mm]

Notions

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – Chain(s)

Dc – Double Crochet

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl st – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Tch – Turning Chain

Tr – Treble Crochet

WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES

⭐️ Puff St: *Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * twice more in same st, yarn over and draw through only 6 loops on hook yarn over and draw through last 2 loops on hook.

⭐️ Stacked Double Crochet (stacked dc): (Do not ch 1 prior to making the first sc) Sc in first stitch, insert hook in between two legs of the base, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.

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NOTES

Cowl is made in 2 phases. First you create the lower half or the bandana. The second phase is overlapping the bandana and creating the neck portion.
The puff stitch adds a lot of texture to your project in a wonderful way. If you do not like the puff stitch, you can substitute a double crochet 3 cluster (3 dc-cl) for each puff stitch throughout.
Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch and center stitch to keep track of each row.
You can replace a stacked double crochet with 3 chains if you rather not use a stacked double crochet to start your row.
When working in the round, you can join with a sl st or threading your free loop through the first stitch.

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ONE BALL WONDER KEMBLEFORD CROCHET COWL PATTERN

BANDANA (LOWER HALF OF COWL)

Make an adjustable ring

Row 1 (WS): Ch 5 (counts as tr + ch-1 sp throughout), (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, tr) in ring, pull ring closed, turn.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 5, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 14 dc + 3 ch-sps.

Row 3: Ch 5, dc in tr, skip next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 13 ch-sps.

Row 4: Ch 5, dc in tr, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in first ch-1 sp (half shell made), ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, (puff st, ch 2, puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp (shell made), ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, (half shell, dc, ch 3, dc, half shell) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, (half shell, dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 2 shells + 4 half shells.

Row 5: Ch 5, dc in tr, ch 1, dc in next dc, *ch 1, dc in next ch-sp*; repeat from * across to dc to corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, repeat from * to * across to last dc, ch 1, dc in last dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 21 ch-sps.

Row 6: Ch 5, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, *dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp*; repeat from * across to dc before ch-3 corner, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, repeat from * to * across to last dc, dc in last dc, (2 dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 46 dc + 3 ch-sps.

Row 7: Ch 5, dc in tr, ch 1, dc in first dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, puff st in next dc, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] twice*; repeat from * across to last 4 dc before corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, puff st in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, repeat from * to * across to last 4 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, puff st in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in last dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 29 ch-sps + 8 puff sts.

Row 8: Ch 5, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, *dc in next st, dc in next ch-1 sp*; repeat from * across to dc before ch-3 corner, dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, repeat from * to * across to last dc, dc in last dc, (2 dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 62 dc + 3 ch-sps.

Row 9: Ch 5, dc in tr, skip next ch-1 sp, ch 2, *sc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc*; repeat from * across to last dc before corner ch-3 sp, sc in next dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner ch-3 sp, ch 2, repeat from * to * across to last dc, sc in last dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 37 ch-sps.

Row 10: Ch 5, dc in tr, half shell in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, shell in next ch-2 sp*; repeat from * across to corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, (half shell, dc, ch 3, dc, half shell) in corner ch-3 sp; repeat from * to * across to last 3 ch-sps, ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, (half shell, dc, ch 1, tr) in beg ch-5 sp, turn – – 10 shells + 4 half shells.

Rows 11-16: Repeat Rows 5-10 once

Rows 17-20: Repeat Rows 5-8 once more, do not fasten off or turn after Row 20 – – 158 dc + 3 ch-sps.

Last Round: Ch 1, turn to work on row ends, 3 sc around each row end across long edge, turn to work on Row 20, *sl st in next st, ch 1; repeat from * across Row 20 (including the chs in the center and ends), sl st to first sc of round, fasten off.

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NECK (UPPER HALF OF COWL)

Overlap ends of triangle 6-12”[15-30.5 cm] to form a neck opening about 34-28” [86.5-71 cm] in circumference (along top edge), or to desired cowl neck circumference. Pin ends together.

Round 1 (RS): Join yarn to back of neck on RS with sl st, ch 1 (does not count as a st), working through both fabrics when needed, sc in a multiple of 6 evenly around the neck opening, join to first st, TURN.

Round 2: Stacked dc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc; repeat from * around to last sc, ch 1, join to first dc, turn.

Round 3: Stacked dc in first dc, *dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc; repeat from * around to last ch-1 sp, dc in last ch-1 sp, join to first dc, turn.

Round 4: Stacked dc in first dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, puff st in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc**, dc in next dc; repeat from * around ending at **, join to first st, sl st to next st, turn

Round 5: Stacked dc in first dc, *dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next st; repeat from * around to last ch-1 sp, dc in last ch-1 sp, join to first dc, turn.

Round 6: Stacked dc in same st as sl st, *ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc**, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc; repeat from * around ending at **, dc in same st as stacked dc, ch 1, sc to top of stacked dc (counts as ch-2 sp), turn.

Round 7: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in first ch-2 sp, *ch 1, skip 2 ch-2 sps, shell in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around ending at last 2 ch-2 sps, ch 1, skip last 2 ch-2 sps, puff st in first ch-2 sp, ch 2, join to first puff st, turn.

Round 8: Stacked dc in first ch-2 sp, *ch 1, dc in next ch-sp; repeat from * around, ch 1, join to first st, turn.

Rounds 9-11: Repeat Rounds 3-5, do not turn at the end of Round 11.

Round 12: *Ch 1, sl st to next dc; repeat from * around, ch 1, join to first st. fasten off, weave in ends.

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💬 Final Thoughts

The Kembleford Crochet Cowl proves that a single ball of yarn can create something truly stunning. Whether you’re crocheting it on a road trip, during school pick-up, or on a cozy weekend at home, this project is designed for both convenience and style.

Don’t forget—if you prefer a printable, ad-free version with stitch diagrams, it’s available for purchase. Perfect for crocheting anywhere, anytime!

Happy Crocheting!

Love, Your BiCrafty Bestie, Marly