Froufrou cowl by Marija Korać

Froufrou cowl

Knitting
December 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in brioche stitch, blocked.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
4.5 mm
273 - 295 yards (250 - 270 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Froufrou is all about softness and a touch of romance.
A simple brioche cowl you can wrap around yourself on quiet mornings or chilly evenings; easy, cozy, and endlessly wearable.
But then comes the delicate crochet-lace edge, which adds just enough flair to make the whole piece feel special. It’s subtle, feminine, and gently decorative… the kind of detail that makes you smile every time you put it on.
The pattern is suitable for beginners who want to explore brioche knitting. It includes written instructions, video tutorials, and the lace edge is provided both in written form and as a chart for easy reference.

Sizes & measurements
Widith: 20 cm (8”)
Length: 108 cm (43.2”) without lace; lace height: 4 cm (1.6”)

Materials
DK weight yarn 100 g (3.53 oz) = 240 m (262 yd), 51% Acrylic, 49% Wool
Yardage: MC - 240 m (262 yd); CC – 20 m (22 yd)

Needles: 5 mm (US 8) or size needed to meet the gauge.
Crochet hook: 4.5 mm (US H-8)

Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a row counter are recommended.

For the model in the photo Lanagold, Alize, in gray (MC) and light cream (CC) colors were used.

Pattern notes:

  • The cowl is worked flat, then the cast on and bind off are joined, and the lace edge is crocheted at the end.
  • For crochet, the pattern uses US terminology.

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments at macakorac@gmail.com. Thank you.

If you share photos of your cowl on IG, make sure to tag me @macakorac and use hashtags #marijakoracdesign and #froufroucowl, so I can see your beautiful creations!