Beginner Tunisian Honeycomb Cowl Crochet Pattern
Looking for a beginner Tunisian pattern that works up quickly? This beginner Tunisian Honeycomb Cowl is perfect for you! It’s made in rows instead of in the round, which makes it perfect for beginners or crocheters looking for an easier project. The pattern allows you to practice your Tunisian crochet skills and have a beautiful finished product in no time.
The honeycomb stitch alternates between Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) and Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS) across each row. If you’re new to these stitches or to beginner Tunisian crochet, don’t worry—I’ll guide you through every step.

Don’t know what Tunisian crochet is??
It’s crochet, but with the finished look of knit. The main difference is that you pull up all your loops onto the hook and then you work them off (like with knitting). Whereas regular crochet you would start and finish one stitch at a time.
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Beginner Tunisian Honeycomb Cowl
Finished Measurements: Approx. 10” tall x 22” circumference.
Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn – 3.6 oz. (you can use a 3.5 oz skein and just leave 2 or more rows off the height of the cowl)
– Sample used: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn!
Hook: Size L/11 (8.00 mm) Tunisian hook (I used a cable hook, but you could use straight Tunisian hook if you prefer.)
Notions: Yarn Needle
Difficulty: Beginner
Gauge: 13 sts and 11 rows = 4” in honeycomb pattern
Special Stitches:
- Return Pass (RetP) – Yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, *yo, pull through 2 loops, repeat from * across.
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (tss) – insert hook under next vertical bar, yo, pull up loop. (CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL)
- Tunisian Purl Stitch (tps) – bring yarn in front of work/hook, working behind yarn insert hook under next vertical bar, wrap yarn to back of hook, yo, pull up loop. (CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL)
- Tunisian Simple Slip Stitch (tps sl st) – insert hook under next vertical bar, yo, pull through both loops.
- Tunisian Purl Slip Stitch (tps sl st) – bring yarn in front of work/hook, working behind yarn insert hook under next vertical bar, wrap yarn to back of hook, yo, pull through both loops.
Notes:
- For a list of abbreviations please see my List of Abbreviations.
- Size of cowl can be adjusted by adding (or subtracting) sts in multiples of 2.
- Height can easily be adjusted by adding (or subtracting) rows. (This particular pattern does need to end on row 4 for the bind off row to work.)

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Honeycomb Cowl
Ch 78,
Row 1: Insert hook in back ridge of 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up loop, *insert hook in back ridge of next ch, yo, pull up loop, repeat from * across. (78 loops on hook). RetP (see Special Stitches).
Row 2: Sk 1st st, *tss (see Special Stitches) in next st, tps (see Special Stitches) in next st, rep from * across to last st, insert hook through both loops of last st, yo, pull up loop. (78 loops on hook) RetP.
Row 3: Skip 1st st, *tps in next tss, tss in next tps, rep from * across to last st, insert hook in both loops of last st, yo, pull up loop. RetP.
Row 4: Skip 1st st, *tss in next tps, tps in next tss, rep from * across to last st, insert hook in both loops of last st, yo, pull up loop. RetP.
Rows 5 – 28: Repeat Rows 3 & 4. Do not fasten off.
Bind Off Row: Skip 1st st, *tps sl st in next tss, tss sl st in next tps, rep from * across to last st, sl st through both loops of last st, yo, pull up loop. RetP.
Seaming
With WS facing, sew left and right sides together (mattress stitch will look best). Tie in ends.
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