Gretel Cowl Crochet Pattern

Keep warm this winter with the Gretel Cowl mosaic crochet pattern. Named after the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale due to its Fair Isle-style pattern that looks like delicately iced gingerbread. Wear it as a statement piece to complement your autumn and winter wardrobes, or simply keep snug when you’re braving the cold outdoors.

Crochet cowls are one of my favourite projects 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 cowl without the commitment of a larger project like a blanket.

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

This mosaic crochet cowl looks like it’s very involved, but in reality, it’s quite simple! This cowl crochet pattern only requires two basic crochet stitches. It’s an uncomplicated design that will bring you quick results!

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Mosaic Crochet Patterns

Mosaic crochet is truly very simple. You can create beautiful pieces with different colours BUT you never have to change colours mid-round!

While 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.

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Gretel Cowl Crochet 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
Stylecraft Special DK (100% Acrylic  Yarn – DK / #3 / Light / Light Worsted; 295m / 323 yards per 100g):

• 1 skein of Copper (MC) ( m / yards);

Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% Acrylic Yarn – DK / #3 / Light / Light Worsted; 300m / 328 yards per 100g

• 1 skein of Weert (CC1) ( m / yards)

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

Gauge

23.5 sts and 24.5 rounds = 10cm/4in worked across the pattern.

Unblocked Sizing

Medium 30cm high x 61.5cm circumference.

Pattern Notes

To increase the circumference of the cowl, increase the number of foundation stitches by multiples of 6.

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 stitches are worked into the back loops of the stitch while treble 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.
• Each 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)

Jump to US Terms

Chart

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
CC: Contrasting Colour
ch: Chain
dc: Double Crochet
FLO: Front Loop Only
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.

Reverse Crab Stitch: The following is an easy way to create the reverse crab stitch using just double crochet – insert hook into the next st, yo and pull through a loop (2 loops on your hook), without removing your hook from your work, rotate your hook in an anti-clockwise motion which will twist the the two loops together, yo, pull through both loops on your hook.

You can find a video tutorial on my YouTube channel here.

Free Written Pattern – UK terms

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 120 sts of foundation cord, invisible join being careful not to twist your work.  120 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Option 2: Using MC, 120 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, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Rnd 2: Using CC1; 1 ch (does not count as a st here and throughout), 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 3: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 4: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 5: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 6: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 7: Using MC; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 8: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 9: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 10: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 11: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 5 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 12: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 13: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 1 dc, 3 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 14: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 15: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 16: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 17: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 18: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1  tr2d, 5 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 19: Using MC; 1 ch, *1dc, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 20: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 21: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 dc, (1 tr2d, 1 dc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 22: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d, 3 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 23: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 dc, 1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 24: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 25: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 5 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 26: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 dc, 3 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 27: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d, 3 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 28: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 29: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 dc, (1 tr2d, 1 dc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 30: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 tr2d, 3 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 31: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 dc, 1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 32: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 33: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 5 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 34: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 35: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 dc, 1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 36: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 tr2d, 3 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 37: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 dc, (1 tr2d, 1 dc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 38: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 39: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d, 3 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 40: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 dc, 3 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 41: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 5 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 42: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 43: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 dc, 1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 44: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d, 3 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 45: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 dc, (1 tr2d, 1 dc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 46: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 2 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 47: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 2 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 48: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 49: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 50: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 51: Using MC; 1 ch, *120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 52: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 53: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc, 1 tr2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 54: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 dc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 55: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 tr2d, 1 dc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

If you wish to add a cuff then do not break yarn, continue to top cuff instructions.  

Otherwise, finish and weave in ends

Borders (optional)

Top Border

Continue working in MC and working through both loops.

Rnd 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), reverse crab stitch around, to join remove your hook from the loop, insert hook underneath the first crab stitch from back to front, put the loop back onto your hook and pull through. Finish and weave in ends. 120 sts 

Bottom Border

Flip the cowl 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, repeat Rnd 1 from the top border. 120 sts

Finish off and weave in all ends.

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Chart

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
CC: Contrasting Colour
ch: Chain
dc: Double Crochet
FLO: Front Loop Only
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.

Reverse Crab Stitch: The following is an easy way to create the reverse crab stitch using just double crochet – insert hook into the next st, yo and pull through a loop (2 loops on your hook), without removing your hook from your work, rotate your hook in an anti-clockwise motion which will twist the the two loops together, yo, pull through both loops on your hook.

You can find a video tutorial on my YouTube channel here.

Free Written Pattern – US terms

Create your foundation stitches by using ONE of the following two options:

Option 1: Using MC, reserve a 1.5m / 60in tail and work 120 sts of foundation cord, invisible join being careful not to twist your work.  120 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Option 2: Using MC, 120 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, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts – move onto Rnd 2

Rnd 2: Using CC1; 1 ch (does not count as a st here and throughout), 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 3: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 4: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 5: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 6: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 7: Using MC; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 8: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 9: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 10: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 11: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 5 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 12: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 13: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 1 sc, 3 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 14: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 15: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 16: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 17: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 18: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1  dc2d, 5 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 19: Using MC; 1 ch, *1sc, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 20: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 21: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 sc, (1 dc2d, 1 sc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 22: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d, 3 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 23: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 sc, 1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 24: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 25: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 5 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 26: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 sc, 3 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 27: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d, 3 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 28: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 29: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 sc, (1 dc2d, 1 sc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 30: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 dc2d, 3 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 31: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 sc, 1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 32: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 33: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 5 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 34: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 35: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 sc, 1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 36: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 dc2d, 3 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 37: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 sc, (1 dc2d, 1 sc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 38: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 39: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d, 3 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 40: Using CC1; 1 ch, *2 sc, 3 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 41: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 5 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 42: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 43: Using MC; 1 ch, *3 sc, 1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 44: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d, 3 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 45: Using MC; 1 ch, *2 sc, (1 dc2d, 1 sc) twice; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 46: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 2 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 47: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 2 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 48: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 49: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 50: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 51: Using MC; 1 ch, *120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 52: Using CC1; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 53: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 dc2d; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 54: Using CC1; 1 ch, 120 sc, invisible join. 120 sts

Rnd 55: Using MC; 1 ch, *1 dc2d, 1 sc; rep from * around, invisible join. 120 sts

If you wish to add a cuff then do not break yarn, continue to top cuff instructions.  

Otherwise, finish and weave in ends

Borders (optional)

Top Border

Continue working in MC and working through both loops.

Rnd 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), reverse crab stitch around, to join remove your hook from the loop, insert hook underneath the first crab stitch from back to front, put the loop back onto your hook and pull through. Finish and weave in ends. 120 sts 

Bottom Border

Flip the cowl 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, repeat Rnd 1 from the top border. 120 sts

Sweater Weather Essentials

The Gretel Cowl crochet pattern is a featured pattern in the Sweater Weather Essentials 2024 Blog Hop. The PDF will be free to download on 6th October, 2024.

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