Let me help you stay cozy and stylish with the Janeway Hood & Cowl!
Looking for the perfect winter accessory that combines warmth, style, and a touch of whimsy? Meet the Janeway Hood & Cowl! This versatile crochet pattern is a must-make for your seasonal wardrobe, offering three customizable options: a cozy hood, a chic cowl, or a stunning hooded cowl that merges both for ultimate coverage.
Designed with a light, textured fabric and a delicate lace-like look, the Janeway exudes timeless elegance while staying wonderfully practical. Its standout feature? A gorgeous corset-style accent that adds a touch of drama and vintage flair to this cozy piece. Whether you’re making it for a little adventurer (toddler/child size) or keeping yourself toasty (teen/adult size), the Janeway Hood & Cowl is a fun, satisfying project that’s sure to turn heads.
Ready to crochet your new favorite winter accessory? Scroll down for the free pattern and tips to make it uniquely yours!
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Materials:
- Approximately 155-525 yards/141-480 meters of medium/worsted/4 weight yarn
- K/3/6.5 mm Hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- H/6/5 mm Hook for creating tie
- Tapestry Needle
- Measuring Tape
- Scissors
- Sueded Cord or Ribbon for tie (Optional)
Sizing:
Gauge:
Double Crochet Stitch – 12 sts & 8 rows = 4”x4″ (unblocked)
Gauge is important to your project so your finished piece will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The hook size for the pattern is based on what I used, but gauge can vary from person to person and be affected by yarn. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make 4”, try using a smaller size hook; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook. The pattern also provides measurements to obtain for a specific size. Using a combination of matching gauge and measuring, as closely as possible, should get you close to the desired size.
Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):
- BLO – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- crab st – crab stitch (AKA a reverse single crochet, insert hook into st to the right, draw up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops, repeat.)
- dc – double crochet
- FLO – front loop only
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- spike st – spike stitch (yarn over, pull up loop through ch 1 sp of 2 rows previous, bring st back up to height of row, complete dc as normal. See picture.)
- st(es) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
Special Stitch – Spike Stitch
Notes:
- Beginning chains do NOT count as stitches so do not skip first stitch.
- Joins are worked with a slip stitch in the first stitch of the round. Not the chain.
- Stitches between the [ ] brackets are to be worked the total number of times indicated.
- Worked flat in rows and then sewn together to form cowl or hood.
- Chain 1s count as stitches.
- Want a longer/smaller cowl? Simply add/decrease rows to your piece in fours.
- Want a taller/shorter cowl? Simply add/decrease stitches to your beginning chain in fours.
- Want a longer/shorter hood? Simply add/decrease stitches to your beginning chain in fours. (You can adjust corset length by working more or less stitches in fours.)
Toddler/Child Janeway Cowl Pattern
Main Body
Ch 27.
Row 1 (WS): Dc in third ch from hook and each ch across. (25)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc each st across. (25)
Row 3 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc each st across. (25)
**Piece should measure approximately 8″ long. Add or remove stitches in multiples of 4 to meet measurement.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc each st across. (25)
Row 5 (WS): Ch 1, turn, sc FLO across. (25)
Row 6 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 5 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (25)
Row 7 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 5 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (25)
Row 8 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 5 times, dc. (25)
Row 9 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 5 times, dc. (25)
Row 10 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 5 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (25)
Row 11 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 5 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (25)
Row 12 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 5 times, dc. (25)
Row 13 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3 sts] 5 times, dc. (25)
Rows 14-44: Repeat rows 10 through 13.
**Piece should measure approximately 22” long. Add or remove rows in multiples of 2 to meet measurements.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Seaming
Fold piece in half with WS together, sew the short edges together by going through both loops of your last row and front loops of beginning chain.
(If attaching cowl to hood, stop here and make your hood.)
Lace Stay
Holding the cowl sideways (folded side towards the ground), attach yarn to the back loop from your beginning chain in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (25)
Fasten off.
Flip the cowl over, attach yarn to front loops from row 5 in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc FLO each st across. (25)
Fasten off.
Edging
With right side of cowl facing you, attach yarn into the side of any of the double crochet rows along the top of the cowl.
Rnd. 1: Ch 1, 44 sc around edge, join. (44)
Rnd. 2: Ch 1, crab st each st around, join. (44)
Fasten off.
Flip your cowl over, repeat for bottom edge.
Corset
If you will be creating a crochet tie instead of using cord or ribbon.
With H Hook, chain until you have a length of 48″ or to your desired length.
Cut your cord or ribbon to 48″.
Weave the suede cord or other tie, crisscrossing through the stitches of the 2 single crochet rows.
Teen/Adult Janeway Cowl Pattern
Main Body
Ch 35.
Row 1 (WS): Dc in third ch from hook and each ch across. (33)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc each st across. (33)
Row 3 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc each st across. (33)
**Piece should measure approximately 11″ long. Add or remove stitches in multiples of 4 to meet measurements.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc each st across. (33)
Row 5 (WS): Ch 1, turn, sc FLO across. (33)
Row 6 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 7 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (33)
Row 7 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 7 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (33)
Row 8 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 7 times, dc. (33)
Row 9 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 7 times, dc. (33)
Row 10 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 7 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (33)
Row 11 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 7 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (33)
Row 12 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 7 times, dc. (33)
Row 13 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 7 times, dc. (33)
Rows 14-53: Repeat rows 10 through 13.
**Piece should measure approximately 30” long. Add or remove rows in multiples of 2 to meet measurements.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Seaming
Fold piece in half with WS together, sew the short edges together by going through both loops of your last row and front loops of beginning chain.
(If attaching cowl to hood, stop here and make your hood.)
Lace Stays
Holding the cowl sideways (folded side towards the ground), attach yarn to the back loop from your beginning chain in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (33)
Fasten off.
Flip the cowl over, attach yarn to front loops from row 5 in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc FLO each st across. (33)
Fasten off.
Edging
With right side of cowl facing you, attach yarn into the side of any of the double crochet rows along the top of the cowl.
Rnd. 1: Ch 1, 52 sc around edge, join. (52)
Rnd. 2: Ch 1, crab st each st around, join. (52)
Fasten off.
Flip your cowl over, repeat for bottom edge.
Corset
If you will be creating a crochet tie instead of using cord or ribbon.
With H Hook, chain until you have a length of 48″ or to your desired length.
Cut your cord or ribbon to 48″.
Weave the suede cord or other tie, crisscrossing through the stitches of the 2 single crochet rows.
Toddler/Child Hood Pattern
Main Body
Ch 63.
Row 1 (WS): Dc into third st from hook and each ch across. (61)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 14 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (61)
Row 3 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 14 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (61)
**Piece should measure approximately 21″ long. Add or remove stitches in multiples of 4 to meet measurements.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 14 times, dc. (61)
Row 5 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 10 times, ch 1, dc FLO 16. (61)
Row 6 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 16, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 10 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (61)
Row 7 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 10 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 18. (61)
Row 8 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 16, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 10 times, dc. (61)
Row 9 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 10 times, [ch 1, sk 1, dc FLO 3] 4 times, dc FLO. (61)
Row 10 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 4 times, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 10 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (61)
Row 11 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 14 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (61)
Row 12 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 14 times, dc. (61)
Row 13 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 14 times, dc. (61)
Row 14 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 14 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (61)
Row 15 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 14 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (61)
Row 16 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 14 times, dc. (61)
Row 17 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 14 times, dc. (61)
Row 18 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, spike st, [dc 3, spike st] 14 times, dc. (61)
**Piece should measure approximately 8.5” tall. Add or remove rows in multiples of 2 to meet measurements.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing hood together.
Fold hood in half with right side together and sew last row together. Flip hood right side out.
(If attaching cowl to hood, stop here and go to Hooded Cowl Construction.)
Edging
With right side out, attach yarn to back of hood near the seam. You should be working towards what would be the right-hand side when worn and placing a single crochet in the side of each double crochet row.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 18 across bottom to corner, ch 3, sc 61 along front of hood to opposite corner, ch 3, sc 18 across bottom, join. (97)
Row 2: Ch 1, crab st across bottom to corner, sk ch 3 sp, crab st across front of hood to opposite corner, sk ch 3 sp, crab st across bottom, join. (97)
Fasten off.
Corner Ties/Tassels
Cut 12 pieces of yarn about 30” long. Fold 6 of the pieces in half and pull through ch 3 sp in corner of hood creating a loop, reach through loop and pull yarn ends through, braid and tie a knot at end.
Repeat for other side.
Lace Stay
Holding the hood with the front edge towards the ground, attach yarn to the back loop from row 5 in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (16)
Fasten off.
Flip the hood over so fold of back is towards the ground, attach yarn to back loops from row 9 in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (16)
Fasten off.
Corset
If you will be creating a crochet tie instead of using cord or ribbon.
With H Hook, chain until you have a length of 48″ or to your desired length.
You could also add tassels but do so after you weave your tie into the lace stay.
Weave the suede cord or other tie, crisscrossing through the stitches of the 2 single crochet rows.
Teen/Adult Hood Pattern
Main Body
Ch 75.
Row 1 (WS): Dc into third st from hook and each ch across. (73)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 3 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
**Piece should measure approximately 25″ long. Add or remove sts in multiples of 4 to meet measurements.
Row 4 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 17 times, dc. (73)
Row 5 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 12 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc FLO 20. (73)
Row 6 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 20, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 12 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 7 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 12 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 22. (73)
Row 8 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 20, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 12 times, dc. (73)
Row 9 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 12 times, [ch 1, sk 1, dc FLO 3] 5 times, dc FLO. (73)
Row 10 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 5 times, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 12 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 11 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 12 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 17 times, dc. (73)
Row 13 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, dc. (73)
Row 14 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 17 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 15 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 16 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 17 times, dc. (73)
Row 17 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, dc. (73)
Row 18 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 17 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 19 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, ch 1, sk 1, dc 2. (73)
Row 20 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 2, spike st, dc, [ch 1, sk 1, dc, spike st, dc] 17 times, dc. (73)
Row 21 (WS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, [ch 1, sk 1, dc 3] 17 times, dc. (73)
Row 22 (RS): Ch 2, turn, dc 4, spike, [dc 3, spike st] 17 times, dc. (73)
**Piece should measure approximately 10.5” tall. Add or remove rows in multiples of 2 to meet measurements.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing hood together.
Fold hood in half with right side together and sew last row together. Flip hood right side out.
(If attaching cowl to hood, stop here and go to Hooded Cowl Construction.)
Edging
Working around hood with right side out, fasten yarn on back of hood near the seam. You should be working towards what would be the right side when worn. You want to get a sc into the end of each dc row.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc 22 sts across bottom to corner, ch 3, sc 73 sts along front of hood to opposite corner, ch 3, sc 22 sts across bottom, join. (117)
Row 2: Ch 1, crab st across bottom to corner, sk ch 3 sp, crab st across front of hood to opposite corner, sk ch 3 sp, crab st across bottom, join. (117)
Fasten off.
Crochet Ties/Tassels
Cut 12 pieces of yarn about 30” long. Fold 6 of the pieces in half and pull through ch 3 sp in corner of hood creating a loop, reach through loop and pull yarn ends through, braid and tie a knot at end.
Repeat for other side.
Lace Stays
Holding the hood with the front edge towards the ground, attach yarn to the back loop from row 5 in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (20)
Fasten off.
Flip the hood over so fold of back is towards the ground, attach yarn to back loops from row 9 in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (20)
Fasten off.
Corset
If you will be creating a crochet tie instead of using cord or ribbon.
With H Hook, chain until you have a length of 48″ or to your desired length.
You could also add tassels but do so after you weave your tie into the lace stay.
Weave the suede cord or other tie, crisscrossing through the stitches of the 2 single crochet rows.
Hooded Cowl Instructions
Place your two pieces so that the unworked loops from row 5 and 9 of the hood and row 5 and beginning chain of the cowl are lined up. begin sewing the hood onto the cowl. While working around be sure to continue to line the rows up so they match.
I like to pinch in the last three rows of the hood on each side and sew them all to the same row of the cowl to create a little ruffle at the front.
Lace Stays
Holding the cowl and hood sideways (folded side/front of hood towards the ground), attach yarn to the loops from your beginning chain in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (41 for toddler/child, 53 for teen/adult)
Fasten off.
Flip the piece over, attach yarn to front loops from row 9 in the furthest loop to the right.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc BLO each st across. (41 for toddler/child, 53 for teen/adult)
Fasten off.
Corset
If you will be creating a crochet tie instead of using cord or ribbon.
With H Hook, chain until you have a length of 90″ or to your desired length.
You could also add tassels but do so after you weave your tie into the lace stay.
Weave the suede cord or other tie, crisscrossing through the stitches of the 2 single crochet rows.
Hood Edging
Working around hood with right side out, attach yarn to hood. You should be working towards what would be the right side when worn. You want to get a sc into the end of each dc row.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc around hood opening, join.
Row 2: Ch 1, crab st in each sc around, join.
Fasten off.
Bottom of Cowl Edging
Working around cowl with right side out, attach yarn to bottom of cowl. You should be working towards what would be the right side when worn. You want to get a sc into the end of each dc row.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc around cowl, join.
Row 2: Ch 1, crab st in each sc around, join.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
The Janeway Hood & Cowl is more than just a crochet project—it’s a cozy companion for chilly days and a stunning accessory that lets your creativity shine. Whether you chose the simple elegance of the cowl, the dramatic flair of the hood, or the all-in-one hooded cowl, you’ve created something that’s as practical as it is beautiful.
I’d love to see your version of the Janeway Hood & Cowl! Share your makes on Instagram and tag me (@woodland.stitchcraft) so I can admire your creativity. If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out my other free designs for more inspiration to keep your crochet hooks busy.
Thank you for spending time with me today! Stay warm, stay inspired, and keep crafting magic. Until next time, happy crocheting! 🧶✨
