So, it’s getting really chilly out here, and my son is feeling the freeze during his early morning commute. He asked for something to keep his neck and face cozy, and that’s when I got the idea to make this cool crochet neck warmer.

I wanted to make something awesome that wouldn’t take ages to finish, you know? Quick but stylish. That’s why I decided to go for a Rib stitch —it’s got a vibe, stretches nicely, and gets done in a flash. The Rib stitch is all about inserting the hook into the back loop only of the stitch below. I’m using the Half Double crochet for this one, but I have a video on my YouTube channel where I show how to do it with a single crochet. So, if you’re wondering what I mean by hooking into the back loop, check out that video—it’ll clear things up!

Crochet Neck Warmer Customization and Tips –

This pattern gives you a neck warmer that’s about 12″ by 16″ in size. First up, we’ll crochet a rectangle that’s 12″ by 32″. Then, we join the first and last rows to make a tube that can slip over your head easily. You can use it like a gaiter by pulling it on your nose or fold it in half and use it as a neck warmer. The cool part? It’s totally customizable! If you want it bigger or smaller, just tweak the number of rows or starting chains. But hey, remember to measure around your head, especially near the nose to ensure it slides down comfortably!

This crochet neck warmer also known as a Cowl or a Gaiter is a breeze and should take just a couple of hours to finish. Check out the step-by-step pattern below.

Give it a shot and share your results with me on Instagram or Pinterest! Don’t forget to drop a comment and tell me what you think of this design. I had a blast making it, and I hope you enjoy it just as much!

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Crochet Neck Warmer Measurements –

This pattern creates a neck warmer that is approximately 12 ” by 16 ” in size.

Material –

• Lion Brand® Heartland® Yarn. Color -Rocky Mountain (1 skein)
• Hook – J/6.00mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Stitches used and Abbreviations –

• ch – Chain
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• blhdc – Back loop Half Double Crochet. Yarn over, Insert the hook in only the back loop of the top of the stitch below. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over again and pull through all the loops on the hook.
• sl st – slip stitch

Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern (US Terms) –

• ch 45
• Row 1 – hdc in the third chain from the hook. hdc in each of the remaining chains for the entire row. Total stitches – 43
• Row 2 – ch 2 and turn around the work. blhdc in each of the stitches. Total stitches – 43.
• Row 3 to 35 – Repeat Row 2. Do not fasten off at the end of row 35. Keep the hook in the last loop as usual.
• Fold the finished rectangle in half such that the last row is on top of the first row. Here, the top loops of each of the stitches from the last row should align with the foundation chains that we did at the start of the project.
• Join the top row and the starting chains by using a sl st. To do this, insert the hook under both loops of the corresponding aligned starting chain, yarn over, and pull through both the starting chain loops and the loop on the hook to join. Next, insert the hook under the top of the next adjacent stitch of the last row, and then insert the hook under both loops of the next adjacent starting chain. Pull the yarn through both the starting chain and the last row stitch to make a slip stitch. Continue to sl st in the rest of the stitches by repeating this step for the entire row. Once you have reached the end, fasten off and weave in the ends.