Dido Cowl by Alison Green

Dido Cowl

Crochet
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
5.5 mm (I)
5.0 mm (H)
250 yards (229 m)
one size
US
English
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The Dido Cowl begins at a bottom point and grows upward in an unusual Tunisian crochet stitch pattern. Increases create a graceful V-shaped front that tucks cozily into your favorite jacket. Chain stitches extend the fabric around the nape of your neck before the cowl is seamed closed with slip stitches. Reverse single crochet edges the top and bottom for a polished finish.

Sizes
One size, with options for adjusting circumference and length
Cowl Circumference: Approximately 23½” / 60 cm
Total Length (Front): Approximately 14½” / 37 cm
Length at Back Neck: Approximately 4” / 10 cm

Yarn
DK-weight yarn, approximately 250 yds / 228 m
Shown In:
Anzula Cricket (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 250 yds / 228 m per 100 g); color: Madam (color is discontinued)
Berroco Vintage DK (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 290 yds / 265 m per 100 g); color: 21196 Jalapeno

Hooks
Size I / 5.5 mm Tunisian hook with 24” cord, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size H-8 / 5 mm standard crochet hook, or one size smaller than Tunisian hook used.

Notions
Tapestry needle

Gauge
17 sts and 14 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern stitch, after blocking