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Cowl + Shrug Knitting Patterns

Free cowl knitting patterns and shrug knitting patterns perfect for gift knitting.

Once around, twice around, for winter or summer, for beginners or old pros, our exciting collection of free cowl + shrug patterns will delight you! If you’re a brand new knitter, get off on the right foot with our Learn To Knit A Cowl Kit. Whatever cowl you pick, it will be an absolute joy to knit in our incredibly special yarn that comes in countless extraordinary colors. Looking for more accessories? Check out our scarf + wrap knitting patterns, our hat knitting patterns, and all our other knitting patterns and yarn, too!

  • Ainur Berkimbay For Purl Soho: Skating Rink Collection | Purl Soho

    Ainur Berkimbay For Purl Soho: Skating Rink Collection

  • Timberline Cowl | Purl Soho

    Timberline Cowl

  • Reflection Cowl | Purl Soho

    Reflection Cowl

  • Poetic Poncho | Purl Soho

    Poetic Poncho

  • Cozy Up Cowl | Purl Soho

    Cozy Up Cowl

  • Learn To Knit A Cowl Kit | Purl Soho

    Learn To Knit A Cowl Kit

  • Sprinkle Cowl | Purl Soho

    Sprinkle Cowl

  • Bistro Cowl | Purl Soho

    Bistro Cowl

  • Simple Ribbed Shrug | Purl Soho

    Simple Ribbed Shrug

  • Quick As A Wink Cowl | Purl Soho

    Quick As A Wink Cowl

  • Giverny Cowl in New Colors | Purl Soho

    Giverny Cowl in New Colors

  • Fiddlehead Bundle In New Colors | Purl Soho

    Fiddlehead Bundle In New Colors

  • Candy Stripe Cowl | Purl Soho

    Candy Stripe Cowl

  • Luster Cowl | Purl Soho

    Luster Cowl

  • Garter Ridge Cowl | Purl Soho

    Garter Ridge Cowl

  • Reversible Cross-Collar Cowl | Purl Soho

    Reversible Cross-Collar Cowl

  • Near + Dear Cowl | Purl Soho

    Near + Dear Cowl

  • Mistake Rib Cowl In Simply Yak | Purl Soho

    Mistake Rib Cowl In Simply Yak

  • In A Twist Cowl | Purl Soho

    In A Twist Cowl

  • Eyelet Cowl | Purl Soho

    Eyelet Cowl

  • Arpeggio Cowl | Purl Soho

    Arpeggio Cowl

  • Beautyberry Cowl | Purl Soho

    Beautyberry Cowl

  • Coziest Cowl | Purl Soho

    Coziest Cowl

  • Newsprint Cowl In Line Weight + Quartz | Purl Soho

    Newsprint Cowl In Line Weight + Quartz

  • Tendril Cowl | Purl Soho

    Tendril Cowl

  • Bandana Cowl In New Styles + Colors | Purl Soho

    Bandana Cowl In New Styles + Colors

  • Bandana Cowl In Plenty | Purl Soho

    Bandana Cowl In Plenty

  • Quick + Cozy Cowl | Purl Soho

    Quick + Cozy Cowl

  • Pretty Speedy Cowls | Purl Soho

    Pretty Speedy Cowls

  • Timeless Cowl | Purl Soho

    Timeless Cowl

  • Reversible Hat + Cowl In New Colors | Purl Soho

    Reversible Hat + Cowl In New Colors

  • Soft As A Cloud Cowls In Cygnet | Purl Soho

    Soft As A Cloud Cowls In Cygnet

  • Right Before Christmas Cowl | Purl Soho

    Right Before Christmas Cowl

  • Giverny Cowl | Purl Soho

    Giverny Cowl

  • Wild Grass Cowl | Purl Soho

    Wild Grass Cowl

  • Nightfall Cowl | Purl Soho

    Nightfall Cowl

  • Floats Cowl In Brume | Purl Soho

    Floats Cowl In Brume

  • Piñon Cowl | Purl Soho

    Piñon Cowl

  • Two-Color Mistake Rib Cowl | Purl Soho

    Two-Color Mistake Rib Cowl

  • Seamed Wrap | Purl Soho

    Seamed Wrap

  • Thermal Cowl | Purl Soho

    Thermal Cowl

  • Wandering Cable Cowl | Purl Soho

    Wandering Cable Cowl

  • Shifting Rib Cowl | Purl Soho

    Shifting Rib Cowl

  • Kaleidoscope Cowl | Purl Soho

    Kaleidoscope Cowl

  • Soft + Cushy Cowl | Purl Soho

    Soft + Cushy Cowl

  • Mistake Rib Cowl In Cashmere Tend | Purl Soho

    Mistake Rib Cowl In Cashmere Tend

  • Nimbus Cowl | Purl Soho

    Nimbus Cowl

  • Corrugated Hat + Cowl | Purl Soho

    Corrugated Hat + Cowl

  • Double Layer Cowl | Purl Soho

    Double Layer Cowl

  • Slip Stitch Summer Cowl | Purl Soho

    Slip Stitch Summer Cowl

  • Willow Cowl | Purl Soho

    Willow Cowl

  • Converging Lines Cowl | Purl Soho

    Converging Lines Cowl

  • Mistake Rib Cowl in Gentle Giant | Purl Soho

    Mistake Rib Cowl in Gentle Giant

  • Jumbo Capelet | Purl Soho

    Jumbo Capelet

  • Thorn Stitch Cowl | Purl Soho

    Thorn Stitch Cowl

  • Floats Cowl | Purl Soho

    Floats Cowl

  • Newsprint Cowl | Purl Soho

    Newsprint Cowl

  • Syncopated Cowl | Purl Soho

    Syncopated Cowl

  • Mountain Capelet in Shepherdess Alpaca | Purl Soho

    Mountain Capelet in Shepherdess Alpaca

  • Pivot Cowl | Purl Soho

    Pivot Cowl

  • Reversible Hat + Reversible Cowl in New Colors | Purl Soho

    Reversible Hat + Reversible Cowl in New Colors

  • Two-Color Cotton Cowl | Purl Soho

    Two-Color Cotton Cowl

  • Gradient Cowl in Linen Quill | Purl Soho

    Gradient Cowl in Linen Quill

  • Mistake Rib Cowl | Purl Soho

    Mistake Rib Cowl

  • Cozy Cable Cowl | Purl Soho

    Cozy Cable Cowl

  • Mountain Capelet | Purl Soho

    Mountain Capelet

  • Mountain Cowl | Purl Soho

    Mountain Cowl

  • Crosshatch Cowl | Purl Soho

    Crosshatch Cowl

  • Reversible Cowl | Purl Soho

    Reversible Cowl

  • Braided Cable Cowl | Purl Soho

    Braided Cable Cowl

  • Northern Lights Capelet | Purl Soho

    Northern Lights Capelet

  • Classic Cowl | Purl Soho

    Classic Cowl

  • Cable Cloud Cowl | Purl Soho

    Cable Cloud Cowl

  • Gradient Cowl in Line Weight | Purl Soho

    Gradient Cowl in Line Weight

  • City Cape | Purl Soho

    City Cape

  • Stitch Block Cowl | Purl Soho

    Stitch Block Cowl

  • Structured Alpaca Cowl in Purl Soho’s New Alpaca Pure! | Purl Soho

    Structured Alpaca Cowl in Purl Soho’s New Alpaca Pure!

  • Lovely Ribbed Cowl in Worsted Twist | Purl Soho

    Lovely Ribbed Cowl in Worsted Twist

  • Ombre Cowl | Purl Soho

    Ombre Cowl

  • Salt + Pepper Cowl | Purl Soho

    Salt + Pepper Cowl

  • Garter Gaiter | Purl Soho

    Garter Gaiter

  • Super Soft Merino Fluted Cowl | Purl Soho

    Super Soft Merino Fluted Cowl

  • Lovely Ribbed Cowl | Purl Soho

    Lovely Ribbed Cowl

  • New Cashmere Bandana Cowl! | Purl Soho

    New Cashmere Bandana Cowl!

  • Shawl Collar Cowl | Purl Soho

    Shawl Collar Cowl

  • Amy Gropp Forbes of Eclectic Mom: Braided Cowl for Kids | Purl Soho

    Amy Gropp Forbes of Eclectic Mom: Braided Cowl for Kids

  • White Caps Cowl | Purl Soho

    White Caps Cowl

  • Gina’s Brioche Cowl in Cashmere! | Purl Soho

    Gina’s Brioche Cowl in Cashmere!

  • Gina’s Brioche Hat and Cowl | Purl Soho

    Gina’s Brioche Hat and Cowl

  • Bandana Cowl | Purl Soho

    Bandana Cowl

  • Striped Cotton Cowl | Purl Soho

    Striped Cotton Cowl

  • Big Herringbone Cowl | Purl Soho

    Big Herringbone Cowl

  • Fisherman’s Rib Scarf and Cowl | Purl Soho

    Fisherman’s Rib Scarf and Cowl

  • Cashmere Cowl | Purl Soho

    Cashmere Cowl

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