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Sunday Chill Crochet Bandana Cowl

The Sunday Chill Crochet Bandana Cowl is the perfect blend of cozy cowl and stylish triangle shawl. Originally featured as part of the Game Day 2026 Crochet Pattern collection, this piece is worked in sections (“Plays”) to build a dramatic lace triangle that transitions seamlessly into a warm, textured cowl neck.

With trefoils, picots, and dimensional lace details, this project keeps your hook moving and your creativity flowing — while still being approachable for adventurous beginners.

Whether you wear it tucked into your coat or styled as a statement bandana cowl, this piece delivers comfort, warmth, and serious handmade flair.

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Finished Measurements:
Play 1: 22.5” long × 11.25” tall
Play 2: 29” long × 14.5” tall
Play 3: 34.5” long × 17.25” tall
Play 4: 40” long × 20” tall
Shawl bandana: 40” wide × 20” deep
Cowl neck: 6” tall

Gauge:
3 stitch repeats (3 dc2tog + ch-5 spaces) = 4.75”

Yarn:
Red Heart Roll With It Melange (CYCA #4 Worsted)
100% Acrylic
389 yds / 356 m per ball
2 balls required

Hook:
Size J/10 (6.0 mm)

Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure
Optional leather tags & rivets

Special Techniques Included

Foundation Single Crochet
Dc3tog
Trefoil stitch
Tr2tog
Stacked Double Crochet
Picots

Video tutorials are referenced throughout the pattern for extra confidence.

Construction Overview

• Play 1 forms the triangular lace bandana shape
• Plays 2–4 build additional texture and structure
• Play 5 overlaps the triangle to create the cowl neck
• Finished with decorative shell and texture rounds

Gauge is not critical, making this a forgiving lace crochet project.

This pattern is free on my website. It is broken up into plays (scroll down on the blog post and find a link to each of the plays) or you can always purchase the ad-free PDF
https://marlybird.thrivecart.com/marly-bird-game-day-mvp-2026-crochet/