Sunday Chill

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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