This charming crochet lace neck warmer pattern is inspired my mother, Charma. She doesn’t care for the bulkiness of a long scarf so I thought this would be a great alternative modern scarf and fun to make in different colors!
You can also wear the crochet neck warmer all day when it’s chilly and easily zip up a jacket over it for the outdoors. The lacey edging really makes it such a cute piece. This is an easy free crochet pattern to work up and fun to make in various colors. You can make a bulky scarf or medium weight scarf with this free crochet neck warmer pattern.
This easy pattern is written for medium worsted weight yarn, bulky weight yarn and super bulky weight yarn (go up a hook size) and uses a size I, 5.5 mm hook.
The body of the crochet cowl pattern is worked up with a series of half double crochet stitches that are worked into the front loops only and the back loops only to create a beautiful texture and simple cozy cowl design. The easy neck warmer is then folded then the lacey edging made by using a series of chains to finish the stylish look.
The collar can stray up or be rolled over for different looks.
This is a beginner friendly simple cowl and works up fairly quickly, about a few hours needed to complete. You can use medium, bulky or extra bulky yarn (go up a hook size for this one). The amount of chains will vary for the foundation chain, just as long as it measures 29 inches. This simple scarf neck warmer makes a perfect gift and is fun to make in solids or adding a splash of color!
I also made a video tutorial showing you how the make the neck warmer posted below.
Feel free to post your finished pieces on social media! I would love to see finished pieces 🙂 #traversebaycrochet.
Happy crocheting!
Crochet Lace Neck Warmer
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Materials:
- I hook, 5.5 MM
- Super bulky (6) yarn (I used Isaac Mizrahi Craft in “Carlyle”), about 140 yards, a little over a skein
- Bulky (5) yarn such as Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn
- Medium worsted weight (4) yarn (I used Red Heart With Love Metallic in “Olive”, about 180 yards (less than a skein).
- Blunt needle
Abbreviations:
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
st(s)- stitch(es)
BLO- back loops only
FLO- front loops only
Sl st- slip stitch
Check out the pattern on YouTube:
The pattern:
Ch 80 for super bulky weight yarn (size 6), ch 86 for bulky weight yarn (size 5), Ch 98 for medium worsted weight yarn (size 4). It’s ok if you need a few more or less stitches, so long as the foundation chain measures 29″.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from the hk and each st across.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in BLO in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in FLO in each st across.
Rows 4-10 (for super bulky yarn), 4-12 (for bulky and medium worsted weight yarn) : Repeat rows 2 and 3.
Sewing:
Position the scarf so one side goes over the other side coming to a point in the front. I always try it on in a mirror first to make sure the fit is just what I like before sewing.
Once you have it positioned where you like, sew through both layers at 3 points: on each corner where the top part of the scarf overlaps and on the other side. Weave in ends.
Edging:
Pick up a loop anywhere around the edging of the scarf and sc 81 for super bulky weight, 87 for bulky weight yarn, 90 for medium worsted weight yarn (doesn’t have to be exact but needs to be a multiple of 3) evenly around (sc through both overlapping areas). Sl st in last st.
Row 1: *Ch 5, skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st,* repeat from * around, ending with ch 5.
Row 2: Sl st in first ch 5 space, ch 5 sts, *sl st in next ch 5 space, ch 5 sts,* repeat around, ending with ch 5.
Rows 3: *Sl st in next ch 5 space, ch 5 sts,* repeat around, ending with ch 5.
***Fasten off and weave in end here for super bulky weight yarn. For bulky and medium weight yarn continue with rows 4 and 5.***
Rows 4-5: repeat row 2. On row 5 end with a sl st into the first ch 5 space and fasten off. Weave in end.
You’re done! Great job! You can keep the collar straight or roll it over for a different look. Either way you’ll look great!
Like this neck warmer? Be sure to check out some of my other cowl favorites!
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What about length for those that have larger necks?
You can add more chains for the foundation ch to get a larger neck size. I also roll mine down if you don’t like it up on your neck.
I may not be seeing thi, but us there yardage for 5 weight yarn? Thank you
What a great pattern! Thanks so much for sharing it!
You’re welcome Donna, thank you!
Thank you Donna!
I love making these warmers and they were quick and great as gifts. Thank you
Thanks Ana! Happy holidays!
Thank you, it’s very beautifulll
I made one for my boss (male), I put buttons on it. No Lacey edge. Turned out very nice. I just added a couple extra rows.
I would have posted a picture, but I didn’t know how.
I’m curious, I like this cowl, but I’m wondering – is it one that you slip on over your head? or can you make it so that is wraps and buttons?
thanks
I found myself in a terrible crochet funk a few months ago…THIS has me revved up again! I just found this pattern and am going to go crochet one right now! It’s exactly the style I need and the look I love! THANK YOU!!! <3
That’s so great to hear! Enjoy the pattern!
Hi! Thanks for this beautiful pattern! When you say to hdc in each chain across, do I also put one into the top of the third skipped stitch on row one and the top of the turning chain In subsequent rows? Thanks!
I know this is an old post but maybe you will see this. Does the Ch2 count as a HDC? I am having an issue with the edges being straight. I am doing the first HDC into the first stitch and also HDC into the turning chain. Is that correct?
Hi! The ch 2 does not count as a hdc. You are doing it correctly.