Meraki Cowl, Revised: The Perfect Mini-Skein Fade Project

Soft, cozy, and endlessly wearable, the Meraki cowl by Jenn Starhunter is the kind of project that lets colour do the talking. The gentle fade through rosy, berry-toned shades highlights every shift in hue, while the clean texture and modern shape make it an easy piece to throw on for an instant pop of warmth and style. Now with an updated pattern including instructions for two mini-skein set options, choose your favourite and get ready to cast on.

HIGHLIGHTING HAND-DYED MINI-SKEINS

Looking for a project to showcase your hand-dyed mini-skein set? Jenn Starhunter’s Meraki cowl pattern fits the bill; it’s compact, satisfying to knit, and easy to pick up and put down whenever you have a few spare minutes.

We were smitten by the rhythmic colour changes in the original Meraki sample and we were excited to try it using a Mini Colour Fade set. This project is perfect for enjoying all the nuance of a subtle fade, where one shade melts into the next and reveals the full depth and beauty of a colour story. The Meraki cowl lets you appreciate both the smooth transitions and the striking contrast between the shades.

One Pattern, Two Mini-Skein Options

Knit in our beloved SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock yarn, Meraki becomes a stylish accessory you can wear through all seasons, adding a splash of colour to any outfit. Choose your favourite 5- or 6-mini skein set; the revised pattern includes instructions for both options.

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Meraki Cowl in SweetGeorgia Mini Colour Fade

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Soft, cozy, and endlessly wearable, the Meraki cowl lets colour do the talking.

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Equipment

• 1 Circular Knitting Needles in size US 5 / 3.75 mm, 24” / 60 cm long

Materials

  

• 1 set SweetGeorgia Mini Colour Fade in Lush

Instructions

 

• To knit the Meraki cowl, download a copy of the pattern from the SweetGeorgia online shop.
• Colour test the order of your mini skeins as instructed in the pattern.
• Once your gauge is determined, cast on the required number of stitches. The cowl is knit flat, following the Slip Stitch Pattern details.
• Follow the pattern directions, changing colours as instructed. Bind off.
• Wet block the cowl to finished measurements.
• Using mattress stitch, seam the two short edges of the cowl together. Weave in ends and enjoy!

Notes

Pattern information from Jenn Starhunter:

A satisfying “potato-chip” knit that features texture and a gorgeous gradient? Count us in! Simple garter stitch paired with the ultra-easy slipped stitch technique makes this a cowl pattern for all levels of knitters.

 

Link to Pattern

Link to pattern

Craft: Knitting

Maker: Greta Cornejo

Designer: Jenn Starhunter

Skill Level: Beginner

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