Brick Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern

The Brick Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern is a cozy, textured accessory that’s perfect for chilly weather! Made with bulky weight yarn and two colors, this crochet cowl features a fun brick stitch pattern that creates a bold, eye-catching design. It’s a quick and satisfying project that can be made for men or women, with two adult sizes to choose from. Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this chunky crochet cowl is sure to keep you warm and stylish!

Handmade Holiday: A Gift-Making Crochet Along

This Brick Stitch Cowl is Week 4 of the Handmade Holiday CAL! 🎄

For 6 weeks, we’re making practical crochet projects that are perfect for holiday gifting. The patterns range from advanced beginner to intermediate, with video tutorials to help you along the way.

Each week includes:

• A new crochet gift pattern
• A FREE downloadable PDF
• A step-by-step video tutorial
• Ideas for turning your crochet project into a finished gift

Be sure to check out the Handmade Holiday CAL main post for the full schedule and links to all the patterns!

Make It a Finished Gift! 🎁

A handmade cowl makes a wonderful gift all on its own, but you can easily pair it with a few inexpensive extras to create a cozy winter gift set!

Winter Gift Set Ideas:

• A pair of warm gloves or mittens
• Hand warmers
• Cozy socks
• A small hand lotion
• Lip balm
• A packet of hot cocoa or favorite tea
• A travel mug
• A winter-themed candle
• A small box of chocolates

Crochet Together!

I’d love to see your Textured Ear Warmers!

Join the Hooked on Homemade Happiness Crochet Community on Facebook to share your yarn choices, progress photos, and finished projects. It’s always fun seeing how everyone puts their own spin on each pattern!

Ready to Crochet?

Grab your bulky yarn in two colors and your 6.5 mm hook, and let’s make a cozy Brick Stitch Cowl!

Whether you’re making one for yourself or someone on your holiday gift list, this textured crochet cowl is a fun project that’s perfect for the colder months.

Making the Brick Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern

Materials
125g (size S) – 175g (size L) bulky weight acrylic yarn in 2 colors (I used Brava Bulky)
K/6.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
flo – front loop only
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
t – turn
* * – work step in between asterisk

Special Stitches

fsc – foundation single crochet

ldc – long double crochet (work stitch in row below previous row)

• written in US terms
• ch 2 does not count as dc
• ch 1 does not count as sc
• The cowl is made in joined rounds.
• Gray is referred to as Color A and teal is Color B.
• When changing colors, do not fasten off. Carry yarn up through the join.
• Sizes: Pattern is written in 2 adult sizes, (Small & Large) consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of the row count as (72, 96), the 72 is the Small, and the 96 is the Large.

Approx Finished Size:
Circumference: S (27″) L (36″)
Length: S (7″) L (7″)

CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

Starting with Color A, ch 2

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from the hook, fsc (72, 96) ((72, 96) sc)

Alternatively, ch (73, 97), sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across

Row 2 – Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc with sl st ((72, 96) sc)

Change to Color B

Row 4: ch 2, dc in first st, dc blo in next, *dc in 3 sts, dc blo in next* rep from * to * around to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, join to first dc wtih sl st ((72, 96) dc)

Change to Color A

Row 5: ch 1, sc in first st, ldc flo in next, *sc in 3 sts, ldc flo in next* rep from * to * around to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, join to first sc with sl st ((72, 96) sts)

Change to Color B

Row 6: ch 2, *dc in 3 sts, dc blo in next* rep from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st ((72, 96) dc)

Change to Color A

Row 7: ch 1, *sc in 3 sts, ldc flo in next* rep from * to * around, join to first sc wtih sl st ((72, 96) sts)

Change to Color B

Row 8 – Row 15: rep rows 4 – 7 continue to change colors each round

Fasten off Color B

Continue with Color A

Row 16 – Row 17: ch 1, sc in each st around, join to first sc wtih sl st ((72, 96) sc)

Fasten off.

Weave in the ends.

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