Crochet Mobius Shawl Wrap

10/05/2016 Crochet

How to Crochet the Mobius Shawl Wrap and Hooded Cowl

A two-photo collage of Donna Wolfe wearing a tan crocheted Mobius shawl as a wrap on the left and as a hooded cowl on the right.
Crochet Mobius Shawl Wrap and Hooded Cowl by Donna Wolfe from Naztazia.

The crochet mobius shawl wrap is soft, comfortable, and easy to make! The twist in the middle of the shawl pattern adds interest to the piece, and because it is continuous, it can also be worn as a hooded cowl.

Although this crochet mobius shawl pattern looks complex – it’s not! It’s probably one of the simplest crochet shawls you will ever make.

The irony of this pattern is that to get the perfect twist, you first need a perfectly straight chain! Be sure to watch the video below to see my “Loop Trick” that guarantees your long starting chain never twists accidentally.

Materials & Specs

  • Yarn: 3 skeins Lion Brand Yarns Wool-Ease Tonal (124 yds/113 m per skein). 4 skeins for XL or Plus sizes.
  • Hook: Size P (10 mm – 12 mm) crochet hook.
  • Supplies: Yarn needle, scissors, and a soft tape measure (optional).
  • Dimensions: Finished sample is 50″ (127 cm) circumference with a height of 25″ (63.5 cm).

YouTube Video Tutorial

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Written PDF Pattern

Free Written Pattern Instructions The complete pattern is displayed in the window below.

  • Note: You do not need to download anything; just scroll and read!
  • To turn the page: Click the Right Arrow (> ) at the bottom of the window.
  • To make it bigger: Click the Full Screen icon (⤢) in the bottom corner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wait, when do I twist? Unlike other patterns that ask you to twist the flimsy chain (which is annoying!), my method adds the twist after Round 1.

  1. The “Anti-Twist” Start: Use the trick in the video to chain 62 without it twisting.
  2. Round 1: Crochet the first round normally (straight).
  3. The Twist: At the end of the round, do not join. Flip your work 180 degrees to work along the bottom of the foundation chain.

Still confused? I made a specific FAQ video just for this issue. Fast forward to the 3:06 mark to see exactly how to fix the “Round 2” confusion. Frequently Asked Questions Video.

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