Berroco Savio Cowl Crochet Pattern

Berroco Savio Crochet Cowl

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Savio is a twisted cowl designed by the Berroco Design Team. This crocheted accessory measures approximately 50 inches around and 15 inches high before twisting, making it an oversized, versatile neckwear piece suitable for layering and styling. The finished cowl features a dramatic single twist that adds visual interest and dimension to the design.

Skill Level and Construction Method

This project is rated as Easy skill level, making it accessible to crocheters with basic experience. The cowl is worked flat in rows rather than in the round, then seamed together during finishing. This bottom-up construction approach allows crocheters to easily adjust length by continuing to work rows until the desired measurement is reached.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Savio cowl primarily features two essential crochet stitches that create its textured appearance:

• Double Crochet (dc): The foundational stitch used throughout the piece, providing structure and drape to the cowl.
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): This post stitch is worked around the post of the previous row's double crochets. The FPdc technique involves wrapping yarn around the hook, inserting from front to back and then to front of the post of the next double crochet, and completing the stitch in the usual manner. This stitch creates a distinctive ridge on the reverse side of the work, adding textural depth and visual appeal to the finished cowl.

The stitch pattern alternates between foundation rows of double crochets and subsequent rows of front post double crochets, creating a ribbed, dimensional texture that enhances the cowl's drape and elasticity.

Materials and Gauge

This project requires Berroco Aero yarn in the colorway #8015 Cumulus. Three cakes of yarn, each weighing 50 grams, are needed to complete the cowl. The recommended crochet hook size is 8.00 mm (L-11), though the pattern notes that you may use a different size to obtain proper gauge.

The gauge for this project is 9 front post double crochets and 7 rows equals 4 inches. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cowl meets the specified measurements and drapes correctly.

Pattern Highlights

The Savio cowl begins with a foundation chain of 35 stitches, which creates 34 double crochets in the first row (including the beginning chain-3). Subsequent rows consist entirely of front post double crochets worked around the posts of the previous row's stitches. This simple, repetitive stitch pattern makes the project meditative and straightforward for crocheters of all experience levels.

The finishing process involves twisting the completed rectangular piece once and then using single crochet to seam the two short ends together, transforming the flat rectangle into the signature twisted cowl shape. All ends are woven in, and the piece can be blocked as desired to enhance its finished appearance.