The Petoskey Lace Cowl was inspired by a knit cowl I seen a few years ago on Pinterest. This project kind of started off emulating that cowl but evolved into this pretty, feminine and romantic cowl instead.
It uses less than a ball of Lion Brand Scarfie and 6.5 mm hook and works up pretty quickly with just 16 rounds. It seams like when ever I make a cowl it is started from the bottom up, but this one you start at the top so the lace lays the right way at the bottom. I added some increases before the lace section so it would flare out a little bit because when I made it straight down, the lacy stitches just got lost in the rest of the cowl and I wanted it to stand out.
If you’re from Michigan you probably know just where I got the name for this cowl! Our state stone is the petoskey stone (which is actually a fossil) and this color of Scarfie reminds me of how it changes color across its surface.
It is also the name of a historic town along Lake Michigan in my state that is filled with cute little Victorian houses and I feel like this cowl fits right in with that aesthetic.
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Materials
- Less than 1 skein of Lion Brand Scarfie
(5.29 oz/312yds) or similar #5 bulky weight yarn
- 6.5 mm/K crochet hook
- Needle to weave in ends
- Scissors
(5.29 oz/312yds) or similar #5 bulky weight yarnGauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 11 stitches x 6 rows in alternating rows of back loop and front loop dc. = 4 inches
- Finished cowl measures: 15 in wide on non-increasing dc rounds x 11.5 in tall
Abbreviations
- I use US Terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Dc: double crochet
- Sp: space
- Sl st: slip stitch
- BLO: back loop only
- St(s): stitch(es)
Notes
-Ch 2 does not count as a stitch
-Ch 3 does count as a stitch
-Cowl is worked from the top down.
Pattern
Rnd 1: Ch 80, Taking care not to twist, join to form circle. Ch 2, Dc in same ch as ch 2 and in each ch around. Join to top of 1st dc with sl st. (80)
Rnd 2-10: Ch 2, Working in BLO, dc in same st as ch 2 and in each st around. Join to top of 1st dc with sl st (80)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, Working in BLO 2 dc in same st as ch 2, dc 19, * 2dc in next, dc 19, repeat from * around. Join to top of 1st dc with sl st. (84)
Rnd 12: Ch 2, Working in BLO 2 dc in same st as ch 2, dc 20, * 2dc in next, dc 20, repeat from * around. Join to top of 1st dc with sl st. (88)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, Working in BLO 2 dc in same st as ch 2, dc 10, * 2dc in next, dc 10, repeat from * around. Join to top of 1st dc with sl st. (96)
Rnd 14: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (dc, ch 2, 2dc) in same st as ch 3, *skip 3 sts, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next, repeat from * around. Skip last 3 sts. Join to top of ch 3 with sl st.
Rnd 15-16: Sl st into ch 2 sp, Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch 2 sp. (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch 2 sp around. Join to top of ch 3 with sl st. On last round finish off and weave in ends.
If you liked this cowl you might also want to check out these other 2 free cowl patterns using Lion Brand yarn: Amazing Cowl & The Wildwood Striped Cowl
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Should I crochet the rows around the cowl continually (like with crocheting in the round), or should I go back and forth when I start and end a row (as if I were crocheting a rectangle rather than a circle)?
I love this Petoskey Lace Cowl I’m making mine a little wider bc I can’t wear anything to close to my neck. I love the lace at the bottom! Looking forward to looking throughout your library for more of your lovely patterns, Thank you so much, I believe I’m ready for this winter and Christmas for my friends and myself.
Thank you for sharing this pretty pattern.
You’re welcome Susan!
Can I use worsted weight instead of bulky weight?
You can, but it might be a little smaller. However, If you use a thicker worsted weight and go up a hook size or two I don’t think it will mess with the sizing too much.
Loved this! Worked up quickly (VERY quickly). I did mine in Scarfie Forest green and black. It’s a gift; I hope she likes it!
So excited how this turned out. Instructions are clear and the look is very nice with the ridged rows and curved edge. Thank you from Mississippi. I used a cotton blend for us down here in the South. Very soft and warm but not overly warm. Perfect!
The name of your cowl caught my attention, as I spent many years in the Petoskey area, and am to this day a Michigan resident. This is beautiful, and I cannot wait to make it!
Easy enough for beginners. Michiganders especially those of us from Up North will appreciate the name. Thanks for highlighting the Magnificent Mitten State!
I love this, worked up very quickly. I am in the UK and used chunky wool with a 5.5mm hook and it is perfect for me. Just need a hat and some mitts to match now!
Thank you for your lovely pattern x
Not understanding round 11 and 19 dc????
Dc in next 19 stitches. ☺
Hi round 11 19 dc are the stitches all bol?
Would there be enough of the skein left to make a matching hat?
I made this cowl over the last few days and love it so much. The pattern was easy to understand and the required yarn is amazing.
Thanks ??
Isn’t it, Scarfie is so soft. I am so glad you enjoyed this pattern.
You’ll see me commenting on this project several times! Lol! I love it and the pattern name, as I’m from MI, too!
Thank you, I’m so glad you love it Mearla!
I love the colors & the pattern but I’m allergic to wool. Can you give a suggestion of an acrylic yarn that might make up as nice as this one??
You should be able to substitute any lighter worsted weight yarn, I would use Lion Brand Heartland, Red Heart Soft or Caron Simply Soft or I came across some Deborah Norville Everyday Worsted that was really soft and squishy like this wool-ease. I haven’t ever used it so I am not sure how it works up but it could be worth a look. Vanna’s Choice would be a good substitute too.
What is the specific color combo for this project?
This is taupe/cream. ?
Thx!!!
Where can I find the patterns for the matching hat and wristlet?
TIA
I don’t have a matching hat and wristlet pattern for this cowl, but what a great idea!
Would it come out tighter if I did hd instead of dc. And would I have to do more rows. Wanting to make this for a 76 year old woman
I am wondering the same thing. I like the HDC stitch. I also want to make it big enough to come up over the head. I’m hoping it won’t be to much under the neck if I do that. By the way Heather I am from MI and love that you named it what you did!
Thank you Ronda! You’ll have to add more rows if you do HDC and want to have to same height.
Yes the stitches would be a little “tighter” because they are shorter and you would have to add more rows to get the same height.
But what about if I need something wider or smaller? Is there a specific multiple to,follow? I’d like to make it for myself but I believe I’d need it wider.
This cowl is so gorgeous! The lace is just the right touch without being too frilly for me. Thank you for sharing the pattern!
You’re welcome Katie!
What multiple should be used if crocheting larger or smaller?
She hasn’t answered yet, but I bet it is in multiples of 2. Just a guess though, based on the last few rows.
Thank you. I’ll try that. I’m still very much a beginner so I am always looking for pretty specific guidelines.
Because of the increases a different multiple may not work out the same. You can try doing a multiple of 4 though.
I just finished a project with the Scarfie yarn and it was beautiful. This is a lovely pattern. In round 1, do you join the chain row as well as the first complete DC row? I am trying to visualize this. Thank you!
Thank you Mary! Yes you join the chain row after you chain 80 and then then join the last dc to the 1st dc at the end of the round. ?
Hello! Beautiful cowl and I am making the gauge swatch using Scarfie right now. I just realized that gauge instructions do not have an actual measurement to go by! I’ll,forge ahead but thought I’d bring that to your attention. Thanks for this gift of a beautiful pattern. Making it for my cousin for Christmas.
Thank you Heidi and you are very welcome! I’m sure your cousin will love it. I updated the gauge info, it is in 4 inches. I’m so glad you let me know. Merry Christmas.
Awesome…thanks! I have perfect t row height gauge but I have 12 stitches in 4 inches so guess it will be a bit smaller/narrower. I love it!
I love this cowl! Thank you for sharing your pattern. 🙂
I did something similar to this but mine was not as lacy. This looks so soft. Thanks for sharing.
Leona