Pattern Spotlight: The Southern Sunset Cowl
- violetloopscrochet
- Nov 24
- 2 min read
If you love cozy texture, gentle color transitions, and patterns that feel relaxing from the very first stitch, let me introduce you to the Southern Sunset Cowl — one of my favorite pieces in the Southern Sunset Collection. This crochet cowl is soft, drapey, and comforting in all the best ways, and it’s a wonderful choice for minis, fades, curated sets, or those beautiful skeins you’ve been saving for just the right project.
Inspired by Warm Light & Gentle Movement
Each design in the Southern Sunset Collection is built around the star stitch, a beautifully structured but easy-to-learn stitch that creates a subtle, retro-feeling texture. It reminds me of sunlight spreading across the horizon — layers of color moving slowly from one shade into the next. The cowl captures that inspiration in a wearable, approachable project you can finish in a weekend (or savor over several cozy evenings).
Whether you’re dressing up a simple outfit or adding extra warmth to a jacket, the Southern Sunset Cowl has that soft, cloud-like drape that makes it easy to reach for again and again.
Perfect for Minis, Fades, or Full Skeins
The Southern Sunset Cowl shines with:
Fades and gradients
Mini skein sets
Low-contrast variegated yarns
Tonals that let the star stitch pop
It’s also a wonderful stashbuster for those leftover bits you’ve been saving — every color becomes part of the story.
Yardage Guide
Fingering Weight (600–960 yds) - 8+ minis OR 2–3 full skeins
DK Weight (462–632 yds) - 10+ DK minis OR 2–3 full skeins
The pattern includes guidance for customizing length and depth so you can shape it exactly the way you like.
Advanced Beginner-Friendly, Relaxing to Crochet
The Southern Sunset Cowl is ideal for adventurous beginners looking to expand their stitching toolbox. Once you get into the rhythm of the star stitch, the rows flow beautifully. Crocheters often tell me this is one of those “just one more row” patterns — rhythmic, cozy, and satisfying.
The stitch pattern is repetitive enough to be meditative but interesting enough to feel special.
A Versatile Addition to Any Wardrobe
One of my favorite things about this cowl is how effortlessly wearable it is.You can:
Style it as a snug, cozy neckwarmer
Wear it looser for a relaxed, drapey look
Pair it with denim, basic tees, sweaters, jackets — it all works
Show off your own personal color palette
It’s also the perfect introduction to the Southern Sunset Collection if you aren’t ready for a cardigan or wrap yet.
Make Your Own Southern Sunset Cowl
The Southern Sunset Cowl is one of those designs that feels comforting to make and even more comforting to wear. Whether you’re working from your stash, using a curated set, or diving into a new palette, this cowl brings warmth, texture, and color together in the loveliest way.
If you make one, please tag @violet.loops — I would love to see your colors!
