Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern

Attention all crocheters and gift-givers alike! Are you tired of scouring stores for the perfect present for the men in your life? Look no further, because I have the solution for you. Introducing the Arrowhead crochet neck warmer pattern that will not only keep your loved ones warm during the chilly winter months, but also make for a thoughtful and handmade gift.

This quick and easy pattern works up into a stylish and comfortable accessory that is sure to be a hit with people of all ages. Get ready to unleash your creativity and impress with this practical yet unique gift idea. In this article, I will guide you through the process of creating this neck warmer, so grab your yarn and crochet hooks, and let’s get started!

This mosaic crochet neck warmer looks complicate, but in reality, it’s really quite simple! This neck warmer pattern only requires two basic crochet stitches. It’s an uncomplicated design that will bring you quick results!

Mosaic crochet neck warmers, or cowls, are super easy to make. They’re usually made in the round with no increases or decreases. In fact they make excellent beginner projects! Choosing a mosaic crochet pattern, like this one, means it’s really easy to make a show-stopper neck warmer without the commitment of a larger project like a blanket.

Sometimes crochet patterns that include colourwork can seem pretty daunting! But a neck warmer crochet pattern is a small, easy project that only requires two skeins of yarn.

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Mosaic Crochet Patterns

Mosaic crochet is truly a very simple technique. It uses two contrasting colours to create eye-catching designs. The best bit is you NEVER have to change colours mid-round!

Although I often label my mosaic crochet patterns as ‘intermediate’, they are also perfectly suitable for beginners. If you can work basic crochet stitches, then you can do mosaic crochet – it really is that easy.

Gifts for Men Crochet Along

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Arrowhead Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern

Skill Level

Suitable for intermediate crocheters and confident beginners.

Supplies

Click the links below to see exactly which materials I used!

3.5 mm hook
Scissors
Stitch Markers (I also have a selection from Cats Whiskers Cro Store and Joy to the Wool Co.)
Tapestry Needle
Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% Acrylic Yarn – DK / #3 / Light / Light Worsted; 300m / 328 yards per 100g

• 1 skein of 1117 Delft (MC) (180m/197yds)
• 1 skein of Weert (CC) (63m/69yds)

I recommend any two contrasting solid colours. But you can swap one for a multi-coloured, variegated yarn.

Gauge

21 sts and 22 rows = 10cm / 4in worked across the mosaic crochet pattern in the round.

Unblocked Sizing

21.5cm/8.5in high x 26cm / 10.25in wide when laid flat

Pattern Notes

To increase the circumference of the neck warmer, increase the number of foundation stitches by multiples of 8.

How to Read The Pattern

When in the instructions you have a number followed by a stitch, eg 14 dc, this means you have to work 1dc into each of the next 14 sts.

Instructions in brackets (….) or square brackets […] are worked as many times as indicated.

Mosaic Crochet Pattern Notes

• You can either follow the chart or written instructions.
• Overlay mosaic crochet is created by working with two contrasting colours in alternating rounds. All rounds are worked on the right side of the project.
• Unless otherwise indicated, ALL double crochet (US = single crochet) stitches are worked into the back loops of the stitch while treble crochet (US = double crochet) stitches are worked into the front loops of stitches from 2 rounds below. The treble crochet stitches are covering up the double crochet stitches from the previous round.
• Start each round with a 1 ch (does not count as a st).
• End each round with an invisible join. To avoid weaving in all those ends, do not cut the yarn when you finish a round. Simply change colours when working the invisible join, use the new colour to work the 1 ch, then continue with the next round.
• Leave the previous colour at the join and pick it back up as needed.

How to read the chart

• Read the chart from the bottom up.
• Numbers running along the bottom of the chart are the stitch count.  Numbers running up the sides are the round count.
• Each round is worked in a single colour. The first and last squares of each round will indicate which colour to use in that round.
• Change the colour of yarn with every round.
• EEach square represents one stitch. A blank square of any colour indicates a double crochet (US = single crochet) worked into the back loop; a square of any colour with an ‘X’ indicates a treble crochet (US = double crochet) worked into the front loop of the stitch two rounds down.
• You should follow the symbols in the squares.  The colours in the middle of the chart are to be used as a guide only and should represent how your piece will look once that round has been completed. 
• Do not change colours mid-round (unless the pattern calls for it)

Chart

Jump to US Terms

Abbreviations – UK Terms

*: Repeat instructions following a single * (asterisk) as directed
**: Repeat instructions between **’s as many times as noted after
[ ], { }: Repeat instruction between [ ]’s or { }’s as many times as noted after
Bptr: Back post treble crochet
CC: Contrasting Colour
ch: Chain
dc: Double Crochet
FLO: Front Loop Only
Fptr: front post treble crochet
MC: Main Colour
rep: Repeat
rnd: Round
sk: Skip
sl st: Slip Stitch
sp: Space
st(s): Stitch(es)
tog: Together
tr: Treble Crochet
yo: Yarn Over Hook

Special Stitches – UK Terms

tr2d: A Treble crochet stitch worked into the front loops of the stitch of the same colour 2 rounds down. The tr2d stitch is always worked in front of the double crochet stitches in the round below. Leave dc st of the opposite colour behind each tr2d unworked. In the Chart this is represented by an X. Yo, insert hook into flo of st 2 rounds down, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Leave st behind tr2d unworked.

Invisible join: At the end of each round, remove hook from loop, insert hook under both loops of beg st from back to front, place loop back on hook and pull through st. Using new colour, yo and 1 ch. Tighten all loops, drop previous colour to wrong side. You can find a tutorial here.

Foundation cord: Reserve a tail that is approx 2.5 times the length of cord you want to create (see pattern for measurements), make a slip knot with the working end of the  yarn and insert your hook. *Wrap the tail yarn over the hook from front to back (two loops on your hook), yo with the working yarn and pull through both loops on your hook to create 1 st; Rep from * as many times as indicated to create your foundation cord.

Foundation cord in the round: When working in the round, once you have completed all the required sts,
and ensuring that your work is not twisted, bring the first st in the cord around to the front of your work and work an invisible join following the instructions below.

Fptr: Yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull thru remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Bptr: Yo, insert your hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on your hook.

Free Written Pattern – UK terms

First, create your foundation stitches and complete round 1 by using ONE of the following two options:

Option 1: Using MC, reserve a 1.5m / 60in tail and work 112 sts of foundation cord, invisible join being careful not to twist your work.  112 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Option 2: Using MC, 112 ch, sl st to join being careful not to twist your work, 1 ch (does not count as a st), working in the back loop of the starting chain, 112 dc, invisible join. 112 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Rnd 2: Using CC; 1 ch, 112 dc, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 3: Using MC; 1 ch, *5 dc, 3 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 4: Using CC; 1 ch, *3 tr2d, 5 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 5: Using MC; *3 dc, 1 tr2d, 1 dc, 3 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 6: Using CC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 7 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 7: Using MC; 1 ch, *(1 dc, 1 tr2d) 3 times, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 8: Using CC; 1 ch, 112 dc, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 9: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 3 tr2d, 4 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 10: Using CC; 1 ch, *4 dc, 3 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 11: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 3 tr2d, 3 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 12: Using CC; 1 ch, *4 dc, 1 tr2d, 3 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 13: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 3 tr2d, (1 dc, 1 tr2d) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnds 14 to 37 (or as many rounds required to reach preferred height): Rep rnds 2 to 13. 112 sts

Do not break yarn, continue to top cuff instructions.

Borders

Top Border

Continue working in MC and working through both loops.

Rnd 1: 2 ch (does not count as a st here or throughout), 112 tr, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 2: 2 ch, (1 Fptr, 1 Bptr) around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnds 3-4: Repeat Rnd 2. 112 sts

Finish and weave in ends.

Bottom Border

Now flip the neck warmer over so the starting chain is facing up and the colourwork motifs are upside down. 

You’ll now be working into the loops on bottom of the foundation cord or through the remaining loops of the foundation chain.

Rnd 1: Join using MC, working through both loops, 2 ch (does not count as a st here or throughout), 112 tr, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 2: 2 ch, (1 Fptr, 1 Bptr) around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnds 3 – 4: Repeat Rnd 2. 112 sts

Finish, weave in ends and block to shape.

Gifts For Men Crochet Along

The Arrowhead Neck Warmer crochet pattern is a featured pattern in the Gifts for Men Crochet Along hosted by SandraStitches.

To check out some of the other amazing FREE patterns in the event, please click on the
roundup button below for further details.

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Copyright of Gorgeous Crafts 2025. This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern as your own. The pattern may not be copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in full.  You may sell items that are made from this pattern but please credit gorgeouscrafts.co.uk and add a link back to this post where possible. Shop owners, if you wish to make a kit with yarn using this pattern, please request permission and copyright details from the designer before offering any kits for sale.

Abbreviations – US terms

*: Repeat instructions following a single * (asterisk) as directed
**: Repeat instructions between **’s as many times as noted after
[ ], { }: Repeat instruction between [ ]’s or { }’s as many times as noted after
Bpdc: Back post double crochet
CC: Contrasting Colour
ch: Chain
dc: Double Crochet
FLO: Front Loop Only
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
MC: Main Colour
rep: Repeat
rnd: Round
sc: Single Crochet
sk: Skip
ss: Slip Stitch
sp: Space
st(s): Stitch(es)
tog: Together
yo: Yarn Over Hook

Special Stitches – US terms

dc2d: A double crochet stitch worked into the front loops of the stitch of the same colour 2 rounds down. The dc2d stitch is always worked in front of the single crochet stitches in the round below. Leave sc st of the opposite colour behind each dc2d unworked. In the Chart this is represented by an X. Yo, insert hook into flo of st 2 rounds down, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Leave st behind dc2d unworked.

Invisible join: At the end of each round, remove hook from loop, insert hook under both loops of beg st from back to front, place loop back on hook and pull through st. Using new colour, yo and 1 ch. Tighten all loops, drop previous colour to wrong side. You can find a tutorial here.

Foundation cord: Reserve a tail that is approx 2.5 times the length of cord you want to create (see pattern for measurements), make a slip knot with the working end of the  yarn and insert your hook. *Wrap the tail yarn over the hook from front to back (two loops on your hook), yo with the working yarn and pull through both loops on your hook to create 1 st; Rep from * as many times as indicated to create your foundation cord.

Foundation cord in the round: When working in the round, once you have completed all the required sts, and ensuring that your work is not twisted, bring the first st in the cord around to the front of your work and work an invisible join following the instructions below.

Fpdc: Yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull thru remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Bpdc: Yo, insert your hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on your hook.

Free Written Pattern – US terms

First, create your foundation stitches by using ONE of the following two options:

Option 1: Using MC, reserve a 1.5m / 60in tail and work 112 sts of foundation cord, invisible join being careful not to twist your work.  112 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Option 2: Using MC, 112 ch, sl st to join being careful not to twist your work, 1 ch (does not count as a st), working in the back loop of the starting chain, 112 sc, invisible join. 112 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Rnd 2: Using CC; 1 ch, 112 sc, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 3: Using MC; 1 ch, *5 sc, 3 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 4: Using CC; 1 ch, *3 dc2d, 5 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 5: Using MC; *3 sc, 1 dc2d, 1 sc, 3 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 6: Using CC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 7 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 7: Using MC; 1 ch, *(1 sc, 1 dc2d) 3 times, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 8: Using CC; 1 ch, 112 sc, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 9: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 3 dc2d, 4 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 10: Using CC; 1 ch, *4 sc, 3 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 11: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 3 dc2d, 3 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 12: Using CC; 1 ch, *4 sc, 1 dc2d, 3 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 13: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 3 dc2d, (1 sc, 1 dc2d) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnds 14 to 37 (or as many rounds required to reach preferred height): Rep rnds 2 to 13. 112 sts

Do not break yarn, continue to top cuff instructions.

Borders

Top Border

Continue working in MC and working through both loops.

Rnd 1: 2 ch (does not count as a st here or throughout), 112 dc, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 2: 2 ch, (1 Fpdc, 1 Bpdc) around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnds 3-4: Repeat Rnd 2. 112 sts

Finish and weave in ends.

Bottom Border

Now flip the neck warmer over so the starting chain is facing up and the colourwork motifs are upside down. 

You’ll now be working into the loops on bottom of the foundation cord or through the remaining loops of the foundation chain.

Rnd 1: Join using MC, working through both loops, 2 ch (does not count as a st here or throughout), 112 dc, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnd 2: 2 ch, (1 Fpdc, 1 Bpdc) around, invisible join. 112 sts

Rnds 3 – 4: Repeat Rnd 2. 112 sts

Finish, weave in ends and block to shape.

Gifts for Men Crochet Along

The Arrowhead Neck Warmer crochet pattern is a featured pattern in the Gifts for Men Crochet Along hosted by SandraStitches.

To check out some of the other amazing FREE patterns in the event, please click on the
roundup button below for further details.

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Whether through sharing my content or making a purchase, your support, enables me to keep creating and sharing free content for everyone’s enjoyment.

Your support is truly valued and greatly appreciated!

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Register for my newsletter here to stay up-to-date on new patterns, tutorials and everything going on at Gorgeous Crafts!

Copyright of Gorgeous Crafts 2025. This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern as your own. The pattern may not be copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in full.  You may sell items that are made from this pattern but please credit gorgeouscrafts.co.uk and add a link back to this post where possible. Shop owners, if you wish to make a kit with yarn using this pattern, please request permission and copyright details from the designer before offering any kits for sale.