Free Crochet Katniss Cowl Pattern
EDIT: I HIGHLY recommend you read the FAQ page HERE before you begin this project! Please look at it if you are having any questions… chances are they are answered there!
If you love the look but not the bulk, check out my Ribs and Ridges Scarf. Same pattern, worsted weight yarn!
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When I first watched Hunger Games: Catching Fire and I saw Katniss’s knitted cowl my DIY mind immediately began making a pattern for it. I never attempted it, mostly because I did not feel like I would ever really NEED a one armed vest thing. It just did not seem very practical. (Does her other arm get cold? Is it an archery thing? I just don’t know…)
Then not too long ago, my volleyball coach from the good old days sent me a pin to this scarf and asked if I could whip up something similar. I loved that it is just a giant infinity scarf rather than a one armed t-shirt thing. This means you can wear it multiple ways, but still achieve that “awesome” look sported by the Hunger Games victor. However, that particular pattern was knitted and my knitting skills are sadly lackluster. But I spent some time and developed my own crochet pattern.
This is seriously a mega scarf, measuring just over 60 inches long and 13.5 inches high (this seems to be the magic length for the perfect “wrap”), and made from almost 600 yards of yarn. If you are worried about the length for yourself, measure it by wrapping around yourself after the first row of post stitches because that is essentially the finished length.
This is a beautiful piece with a lot of detail, and can be worn 3 ways!
This is an intermediate pattern, but a beginner could figure it out with some determination.
You will need to know how to front and back post double crochet, front post single crochet and the double crochet. If you don’t know these stitches, there are a lot of great youtube videos to help. (And do not be scared to try them– they are the same basic stitches, just put in a different spot!)
If you want to try out these stitches on an easier (read “smaller”) project try out my Free Katelyn Ear Warmer Pattern.
This scarf is also crocheted in the round to prevent some uneven sewing. The pattern is ridged and so can be hard to make the attached line look very neat. I found it was better to attach in the round. It may still be a little “gappy.” I suggest leaving a long end and sewing the gaps together just a little bit. There is nothing wrong with a little sewing manipulation! And because of the many ways to wrap and wear this, it is easy to hide that section.
Again, please read the FAQ page before you begin!
Ready? Here is what you will need to get started.
Size M Hook (9.0)
**I used to recommend a P hook but the majority do better with an M**
Large sewing needle for sewing in ends
600 yards of size 6 bulky yarn (I used Bernat Collegiate Chunky in Grey)
EDIT: I have had many people end up with scarves that are TOO big when using an extra bulky yarn. I would stay away from thick, wooly yarns like Wool-Ease Thick and Quick. Some size 5 yarns would work, and some size 6 yarns will not. I stay by my recommendation of the Bernat yarn. Also, be sure to try on your scarf after a few rows. Because we are not all the same shape and size, you may need to adjust. And if you need to start over, well better after 2 or 3 rows than after the whole thing. The nice thing with this scarf is that you do not need to have a certain number of chains- you can customize it to your own size!
Row 1: Chain until you reach 65 inches (I am sorry– I could not force myself to make an actual count.) You will want to crochet over the end length of 61 inches because the post stitches pull it together. Connect to form a giant ring.
Row 2: Chain 2, DC across, Join.
Row 3: Chain 2, DC in first stitch, FPDC alternating with BPDC until you reach the last stitch. DC in last St, Join. Chain 2.
Row 4: This next row will depend on the number of stitches you made… But essentially you will FPDC or BPDC on the post crochets you already made. Line up the FPDC with a FPDC and a BPDC with a BPDC (to achieve that nice ridged look!) until you reach the end.Join.
Row 5: Repeat row 4.
Row 6: Chain one, FPSC in every stitch across. Do not alternate like the PDC. This will give you that straight line. Join to the first FPSC when you reach that point.
THEN slip stitch to the DC made in row 5. The FPSC sit in front of those stitches making that pretty line. But you will want to crochet over the DC BEHIND the line made in Row 6. The slip stitch back just helps for a smoother transition.
Row 7: Chain 2, DC in each stitch across, slip stitch. (Remember this row is not done in the FPSC you did in the last row but the DC from Row 5)
Row 8: Chain one, FPSC across. Follow the same technique as in row 6.
Row 9: Chain 2, DC across, slip stitch.
Row 10: Chain one, FPSC across. Follow the same technique as in row 6.
Repeat Rows 2-10 twice more.
Then Repeat Rows 2-5.
Finish off and weave in ends (remember to leave that long tail to weave in between the few gaps of your seam!)
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selling items using this pattern. I do have a problem if you take my
photos and the credit:) No big deal, just use your own pictures and link
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Have any questions?? Please read the FAQ page HERE!
This pattern is influenced by an original copyrighted pattern by Bo Peep’s Bonnets. You can find the original pattern at https://www.etsy.com/listing/170787987/instant-download-knitting-pattern-the?ref=shop_home_active_4 You can also purchase the original product here –https://www.etsy.com/listing/169791485/huntress-cowl-hand-knit-cowl-infinity .
Good morning Kali…In the very beginning you wrote, Connect to make a giant circle. Do you mean slip stitch to connect it, and continue on to Row 2?
Dee
Yes:)
FYI. This pattern requires a lot more than 600 yards. It is much closer to1000. I am about one third through the pattern and I have used almost 360 yards. The pattern is very pretty so far though !
I believe Kali's instructions are wrong in the inches to chain. It needs to be doubled to 125 inches because the finished product needs to be 60 in. I discovered this too late when I just finished.
Finished this last night, but I think I need a training video for how to wear this beast! It's going to take some practice, I think.
I made this, and it's beautiful, but I found that 65 inches is not long enough for comfortable twisting as shown. I may crochet more tightly, but I would definitely make it at least 10 inches longer. Thank you for a lovely pattern!
also, after buying a new hook, I discovered that my P hook is actually an M…so that may have been part of the problem!
I've never crocheted before so I don't have a lot of confidence in my row three. It looks weird and bulky right now and sometimes I wonder if I've put too yarn in one post..
I am working on this project right now. I have done the first 3 rows and there is a twist in it.what did I do wrong?
You may have twisted the chains when you attached them!
Hi!
I have made it to row 6, and have completed an entire round in FPSC. However, now that I have completed that, I am unsure as to how to proceed. I am thinking that the images beneath pertain to that explanation, but I am unsure as to how to complete that next round of row 6. I am fairly new to this, but this row really baffles me. It sounds like you are doing a second round of row 6. Is this correct? Sorry if my message is rather convoluted!!
No keep on to row number 7 which is a DC in the DC's that you made in Row 5. So you will not be crocheting in row 6, that is left alone so it makes that pretty ridge!
I knew people were having trouble with this row, so went I got to the end of row 5 I stopped and studied the comments. Looking at row 5, I saw that for row 6 I needed to FPSC into the posts of row 5, while for row 7 I needed to DC into the top chains of row 5.
I finished mine yesterday using the Wool-Ease Thick and Quick and it was way way way too bulky. I'm 5'7'" and a size 12 so not petite by any stretch of the imagination but this swallowed me up. I removed a few rows so I had only two rows of ribbing in the center instead of 3 but it was still unwearable. I love the pattern so much and I really want to attempt it again. Are there 6 weight yarns that are less bulky? Has anyone used a 5 weight with good results? I was really looking forward to wearing this today 🙁
I am sorry its too big! I have had a few people say that the Wool-Ease Thick and Quick made it too bulky. I think you would be fine will a size 5 yarn, or try the bulky Caron yarn that I used.
Thanks Kali, I'll definitely give it another shot. I love the pattern so much (even in it's massive state!)
hi i cant find anywhere the yarn you recommend. can you give me name of any other yarn which will go great with your pattern? would this one work BERNAT-Softee Chunky Yarn?
The bernat softer chunked seems to have finished up really still and I can't seem to make it sit right on my body.
Just one question. How would I tell someone to measure themselves if they want me to make it for them and they are not where I can physically measure them with the chain?
They could measure with a piece of yarn wrapped loosely around themselves twice and then measure it and tell you the length – then maybe add 5 inches just in case.
thank you very much for this beautiful pattern, will make one soon and share the photos… 🙂
What a terrific pattern! I love the Hunger Games movies and I love all the sweaters she wears in them. Because I don't know how to knit, I wish the movie would feature crochet versions, but oh well.
Your Katniss Cowl looks fantastic! Thank you very much for posting and Sharing your pattern. 🙂
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Lee Ann. http://crochetgottaloveit.blogspot.com
Hi, I was wondering what the height/width of this should be when finished? I crochet really tight and want to keep an eye on it as I go. Thank you! This is a beautiful pattern!!
Hi I love this pattern and I just got done making one of my own and was wondering how you wear it I can't seem to wear it like u did in those three pics and was hopen if u could help me understand how thank you.
In row 9 do you dc in every stitch or every post? Thanks for your help.
I can't even get to row 6, I'm stuck on row 2!! What does 'DC across' mean? Does it just mean do a row of double crochet in the chain just made? Thanks
Row 4, am i doing a FPDC on the two FP's together and the BPDC on the tws BP's together?
How do you wrap it around your body without it bunching at the back? I can't seem to make it look nice. Am I missing something?! LOL Thanks. Love the pattern 🙂
glad i'm not the only one who had it twisting…i took it apart and and apart and apart and couldn't get it right – ugh…although even with the twist its still beautiful