Lightweight Warmth: Welted Cowl Knit with SweetGeorgia Silk Mist

Wrap yourself in effortless warmth with the Welted Cowl—a classic accessory that radiates both softness and style. Designed by Jane Richmond, this free cowl pattern features gentle welts and a feather-light drape that hugs the neck with cozy warmth. Knit in SweetGeorgia Silk Mist, in a vibrant, hand-dyed pink, the airy texture and luminous colour make it the perfect finishing touch for any outfit! An easy-to-knit cowl project for every level of knitter, discover how this simple yet striking piece can brighten your day.

knit cowl in light hand-dyed lace weight yarn
Welted Cowl design by Jane Richmond, knit in SweetGeorgia Silk Mist in Cassis

PACKABLE WARMTH, EVERYDAY EASE

The Welted Cowl is ideal for the transitional seasons of spring and fall, perfect for cool nights when you want a touch of warmth without any bulk. This effortlessly soft knit fabric is a delight to wear.

From designer Jane Richmond: “I love how such a whisper-thin fabric can be so effectively warm and cozy. But what I like most of all is the ability to scrunch up a scarf like this and stuff it into a coat pocket to make it disappear when I’m not wearing it. My intention was a modern use for this lace-weight silk / mohair blend”.

knit cowl in light hand-dyed lace weight yarn
knit cowl in light hand-dyed lace weight yarn

This pattern is intended to use up every last inch of yarn. If you’ve made a particularly large swatch, you may need to unravel it to achieve the full height of the cowl.

Visit the Welted Cowl pattern page, choose your favourite colour of SweetGeorgia Silk Mist, and start your new knitting project today!

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knit cowl in light hand-dyed lace weight yarn
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Welted Cowl in SweetGeorgia Silk Mist

A beginner-friendly free pattern by Jane Richmond, this classic cowl is endlessly wearable all year round.
Craft Knitting
Designer Jane Richmond
Skill Level Beginner

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • To knit the Welted Cowl design, download a free copy of the pattern from the SweetGeorgia shop.
  • Once your gauge is determined, cast on the required number of stitches. Join to knit in the round, making sure that the cast-on edge is not twisted. Place a marker for the beginning of the round.
  • Follow the pattern directions as instructed. Bind off.
  • Weave in ends and wet block the cowl to finished measurements. Enjoy!
    knit cowl in light hand-dyed lace weight yarn

Notes

Pattern information from Jane Richmond:
I love how such a whisper thin fabric can be so effectively warm and cozy. But what I like most of all is the ability to scrunch up a scarf like this and stuff it into a coat pocket to make it disappear when I’m not wearing it. My intention was a modern use for this lace weight silk/mohair blend.
 

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