This welted cowl is knit in the round with a special two-needle welting technique that’s used to create attractive 3D elements. Small cowls like these are great for practicing new techniques. Plus, this accessory is ideal for weather in between seasons.
Time: Weekend Project
Skill Level: Advanced
Size: 32” circumference, 5” tall.
Gauge: 21 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk (50% Alpaca, 50% Silk; 146 yards [133 meters]/50 grams): 150 Night (MC, 2 skeins), 120 White (CC, 1 skein)
Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) 24” circular needle, US size 3 (3.25 mm) or smaller 32-40” circular needle
Notions: Tapestry needle
Special Stitches
KtogFW (Knit together for Welt): See instructions on final pages.
KUFWb (Knit up for Welt, back): See instructions on final pages.
W&T: Wrap & Turn.
Welt Section
Rnd 1: With MC, [KUFWb] around.
Rnds 2-5: Knit.
Rnd 6: [KtogFW] around.
Rnd 7: [KUFWb] around.
Rnds 8-11: Knit.
Rnd 12: With CC, [KUFWb] around.
Rep Rnds 1-12 for patt.
Pattern
Cowl
With MC and larger needles, CO 168 sts. PM and join in the rnd, being careful not to twist work.
Work Rnds 1-12 of Welt Section. Hide all wraps as you come to them.
Short Row Section 1
Short Row 1 (RS): K28, W&T.
Short Row 2: P24, W&T.
Short Row 3: K21, W&T.
Short Row 4: P18, W&T.
Short Row 5: K16, W&T.
Short Row 6: P14, W&T.
Short Row 7: K12, W&T.
Short Row 8: P10, W&T.
Short Row 9: K7, W&T.
Short Row 10: P4, W&T.
Short Row 11: K14, do not turn.
Rep Short Rows 1-11 five more times.
Work Rnds 1-12 of Welt Section.
Short Row Section 2
Short Row 1 (RS): K4, W&T.
Short Row 2: P4, W&T.
Short Row 3: K7, W&T.
Short Row 4: P10, W&T.
Short Row 5: K12, W&T.
Short Row 6: P14, W&T.
Short Row 7: K16, W&T.
Short Row 8: P18, W&T.
Short Row 9: K21, W&T.
Short Row 10: P24, W&T.
Short Row 11: K14, do not turn.
Rep Short Rows 1-11 five more times.
Work Rnds 1-12 of Welt Section.
Short Row Section 3
Short Row 1 (RS): K14, W&T
Short Row 2: P24, W&T
Short Row 3: K21, W&T
Short Row 4: P18, W&T
Short Row 5: K16, W&T
Short Row 6: P14, W&T
Short Row 7: K12, W&T
Short Row 8: P10, W&T
Short Row 9: K7, W&T
Short Row 10: K4, W&T
Short Row 11: K18, do not turn.
Rep Short Rows 1-11 five more times.
Work Rnds 1-12 of Welt Section
Short Row Section 4
Short Row 1 (RS): K18, W&T
Short Row 2: P4, W&T
Short Row 3: K7, W&T
Short Row 4: P10, W&T
Short Row 5: K12, W&T
Short Row 6: P14, W&T
Short Row 7: K16, W&T
Short Row 8: P18, W&T
Short Row 9: K21, W&T
Short Row 10: P24, W&T
Short Row 11: K24, do not turn.
Rep Short Rows 1-11 five more times.
Work Welt Section, ending with Rnd 11.
BO Rnd: Use 3-needle BO to join live sts with sts on second needle.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block.
Love this look.
In the Special Stitches section the pattern says
“KtogFW (Knit together for Welt): See instructions on final pages.
KUFWb (Knit up for Welt, back): See instructions on final pages.”
Where should I be looking for the “final pages”?
Hi Lois! This is referring to the tutorials in this issue:
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/magazine/knitting-tips-and-tutorials/kufwb-knit-up-for-welt-back-photo-tutorial/
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/magazine/knitting-tips-and-tutorials/ktogfw-knit-together-for-welt-photo-tutorial/
I apologize for the confusion! Happy Knitting! – Nicola, Editor