Crochet Bubble Cowl

A super easy and original Bubble Cowl made from just one skein of YarnArt Dolce!  Who’s ready to start crocheting?

The YarnArt DOLCE skein is made of 100% micro-polyester and weighs 100 g with a length of 120 m. It’s a classic chenille yarn. Some crafters avoid it because it’s not a natural fiber — but kids absolutely love it, from soft toys to oversized sweaters. I personally like to come back to chenille now and then; after all, it’s the yarn I started with. Each year, I try to bring you a new, unique pattern — and my open-stitch sweater was one of your favorites at the start of this season.

You can get YarnArt Dolce skeins at PletemeSi.cz. They’re sold in full packs, so if you’re planning quick Christmas gifts, I believe a whole pack of this soft chenille will definitely come in handy.

📺 VIDEO TUTORIAL PREMIERE: Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM with ENGLISH SUBTITLES

This time, we’ll crochet a very quick and original cowl using chenille yarn. Even a complete beginner can handle this project. You’ll be working with a chain and puff (bubble) stitches made from yarn overs. Crochet one long chain, then wrap it around your neck to set the desired size of your cowl. Count the number of bubbles, and from that point, always measure and attach the chain at the same spot. This creates a multi-layered bubble cowl. Unravel any extra bubbles at the end. The opposite ends of the chain are not joined together.

In the second step, crochet a chenille strip that will wrap around and hold all the layers of the cowl together in one place. Sew it on. Thanks to the bubble structure and tightening, the cowl will keep a uniform size. Decorate the strip with a wooden button, if you like. The first and last two bubbles should remain beyond the tightening point.

💡 TIP: If you want a longer cowl or a more decorative, looser style, use two skeins of chenille yarn.

I hope your Bubble Cowl turns out beautifully — and that you’ll wear it with joy! Would you like to inspire others or share your experience with crocheting or styling the Bubble Cowl?  Feel free to post your photos in the Krampolinka Facebook group. On Instagram, please use the hashtag #nakrcnikbublina for easy searching. If you tag me in your projects made with my patterns, I may reshare them in my InstaStories to inspire others.

CROCHET BUBBLE COWL
Yarn: YarnArt Dolce – white and a bit of contrasting color (leftover skein)
Amount: 1 skein from PletemeSi.cz
Hook size: 4 mm
Dimensions: approx. 65 cm in circumference (enough to fit over the head)
Accessory: large wooden button
Time estimate: about 2 hours
Skill level: beginner-friendly

Abbreviations:
CH – chain
HDC – half double crochet (elongated)
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet

Cowl (Hook 4 mm)

Row 1: Chain 3. Yarn over, insert the hook behind the loop of the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop approx. 2 cm high. Repeat this step 4 more times (you’ll have 5 elongated loops). Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook. Secure with 1 CH.
The pattern for this row: CH 3, bubble made of 5 elongated HDC joined together, CH 1.
Repeat until you’ve used up the skein.

Tightening band (Hook 4 mm)

Row 1: Chain 6 + 2 chains for turning.
Row 2: Insert the hook into the 3rd chain from the hook and crochet 1 SC. Continue 1 SC in each stitch across. Turn.
Rows 3–16: Chain 1 (counts as first SC), make 1 SC in the same stitch. Continue with 5 SC across, then 1 SC into the turning chain of the previous row. Turn. Each row has 7 SC total (including the turning chain).
Row 17: Wrap the strip around the stacked bubble chain layers and join the opposite ends with slip stitches on the right side.

Finishing

Attach a large wooden button to the tightening strip for decoration. The first and last two bubbles should remain beyond the tightened section.

Usage and Permissions

This pattern is intended for personal use only. If you would like to use it for commercial purposes, please contact me first. Always include the source link: www.krampolinka.cz when sharing your projects online. The pattern is specifically written for the yarn, hook size, and tension used in this sample. If you use a different yarn or hook, your final bag size and shape may vary.

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