How to Crochet the Mobius Shawl Wrap and Hooded Cowl
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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Technique Profile: The Mobius Twist
Skill Milestone: Easy / Advanced Beginner
Donna’s Note: Trust the Twist! While this pattern uses standard double crochet, the “Mobius magic” can be a bit disorienting halfway through.
The Midpoint Pivot: You might notice your starting Chain-3 looks like it is at the bottom of the work while your hook is still at the top. This is normal and means you’ve successfully completed half of the round. Don’t try to “fix” it or join it early—simply keep crocheting. The stitches will naturally find their home by the end of the round.
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.
- The “Anti-Twist” Start: Use the trick in the video to chain 62 without it twisting.
- Round 1: Crochet the first round normally (straight).
- 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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