The welted knitting stitch pattern is a fun one to knit. It's a combination of several rows of stockinette stitch followed by several rows of reverse stockinette stitch. The nature of these two stitches when worked in this manner make a welted pattern, with the stockinette rows rolling one direction and the reverse stockinette rows rolling in the other direction. This makes the cowl reversible, too! This pattern is written for worsted-weight yarn, but a variation for sock yarn is included at the end.
Finished Size: 5" wide by 40" circumference, slightly stretched
Yarn: Schoppel Yarn Gradient (100% Virgin Merino Wool; 284 yards [100 grams]): #1508 Shadows
Needles: Size 9 US (5.5 mm), 24" or 32" circular
Gauge: 16.5 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
For the sock-weight version, try Zauberball. This unique single-ply yarn is a blend of 75% Superwash Wool and 25% Nylon. One ball is 459 yards/ 100 grams.