Diamond Lattice Cowl

Diamond Lattice Cowl by Sybil Ra

What is Being Made

The Diamond Lattice Cowl is a two-colour brioche knit cowl featuring geometric diamond shapes arranged in a lattice pattern. This design creates a visually striking accessory with dimensional texture that is comfortable to wear as a neck cowl.

Brioche Knitting Technique

This cowl showcases two-colour brioche knitting, a technique known for producing a lovely, squishy texture that combines comfort with intricate geometric patterning. Brioche knitting creates fabric with distinctive depth and elasticity, making it ideal for garments worn close to the body.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Brioche increases: brk2inc – a specialized brioche increase stitch for shaping
• Brioche decreases: brk2Ldec (left-leaning) and brk2Rdec (right-leaning) – directional decreases that maintain pattern integrity
• Brioche lattice stitch: brkX – the foundational stitch that creates the distinctive lattice effect throughout the cowl
• Knitting in the round: The cowl is constructed circularly, ensuring seamless construction and consistent pattern flow

Pattern Format and Instructions

This downloadable PDF pattern includes row-by-row written instructions for complete guidance. A chart showing one pattern repeat is provided for visual reference. The pattern also features photo tutorials demonstrating the brioche increases, decreases, and lattice stitch techniques, making this intermediate-level project accessible to knitters developing brioche skills.

Materials Required

The Diamond Lattice Cowl requires approximately 260 to 300 grams of DK weight yarn in two contrasting colours. The original design uses two semi-solid yarns from Supertwist by Nurturing Fibres: light grey in the "Driftwood" colourway for the light yarn (LY) and pink in the "Ouma's Quilt" colourway for the dark yarn (DY).

Construction requires 4.5 mm knitting needles (available as straight needles with double points or circular needles), 22 stitch markers (with one distinctly different marker to denote the round beginning), and a tapestry needle for finishing.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate project, this cowl is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore brioche techniques and geometric colourwork patterning.