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DESCRIPTION
The Equilibrium Cowl is all about effortless style and everyday comfort. Worked seamlessly in the round, it features the same directional lines that define the Equilibrium collection: bold on one side, softer on the other.

Gradual shaping gives the cowl its graceful drape, sitting comfortably around the neck while fanning out slightly over the shoulders for extra warmth. It’s a satisfying project for when you want something meditative yet visually engaging, and its reversible nature makes it as practical as it is beautiful.

Whether you wear it tucked neatly into your coat or draped loosely over a sweater, it adds just the right amount of texture and polish. And if you can’t get enough of this stitch pattern, be sure to check out the matching Equilibrium Sweater and Equilibrium Beret! Together, these sister-patterns make a timeless, wearable trio.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cowl circumference at the top: 20 (22, 22) inches or 51 (56, 56) cm.

Cowl circumference at the bottom: 30.5 (32.5, 36.5) inches or 77 (83, 93) cm.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Yarn
DK weight

Shown in
Main color (used for the faux icord finishings): The Frosted Stitch Deep Freeze DK (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/224 m per 3.5 oz/100 g hank) in color Docs

Contrast color: The Frosted Stitch Deep Freeze DK (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/224 m per 3.5 oz/100 g hank) in color The 90s Called

Hooks
US G/4.0 mm (main gauge), US E/3.5 mm (secondary gauge), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.

Notions
Yarn needle, scissors, 7 locking stitch markers.

YARDAGE
Main color: 1 (2, 2) skein(s) of the suggested yarn or 235 (280, 335) yds/215 (255, 305) m

Contrast color: 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of the suggested yarn or 205 (245, 290) yds/185 (225, 265) m

These yardages are estimated. Check out the tester lookbook on the blog for exact yardages from my testers!

HOW DO I PURCHASE THIS PATTERN?
This interlocking crochet pattern can be found exclusively in my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: November 4th, 2025). Grab your copy of the book today through my webshop or anywhere else books are sold!

SOCIALS
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PATTERN SUPPORT
This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.
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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER
This pattern is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You are prohibited from publishing this pattern (in whole or in part) on your site or blog or otherwise claiming it as your own, selling, or distributing it. Do not alter this pattern in any way and do not create your own patterns based on the instructions provided herein. Please refrain from modifying the pattern and/or creating other items based off of it. Using my product photography, tutorial pictures and written instructions and passing them off as your own is copyright infringement. You are welcome to sell your creations in small quantities or to share them on social media, but please credit me as the designer @CrochetHighway when possible. You are prohibited from using my photographs to sell your items.
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