Riverbend Bias Cowl

Riverbend Bias Cowl // a machine knit cowl designed by Barb Barone

The Riverbend Bias Cowl is a perfect blank to practice increases and decreases. It provides the option to learn and practice two different methods of joining edges of knitting together, either seamlessly or with a chain stitch join, all while your stitches are still on the knitting machine.

SKILL LEVEL

• Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• 14" / 35 cm wide x 38" / 97 cm long, or 19" / 48 cm long, once seamed

YARN

• 1 skein SweetGeorgia Silk Mist (325 yards / 297 m per 0.88 oz / 25 g skein; 60% Fine Kid Mohair, 40% Silk) in Sangria

MACHINE SETTINGS & TOOLS

• Machine: SilverReed LK 150 Stitch Setting 8, Tension 3
• Tools: Size 0 US / 2.0 mm circular knitting needle, 24" / 60 cm long

GAUGE

• 21.5 sts and 13 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with yarn held single, after blocking, measured along one edge

Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements.

Pattern includes a 8-page PDF

This pattern is available free for School of SweetGeorgia members. Taught by Barb Barone at the Machine Knitting: Basics course, this shawl is more than just a first project; it’s your gateway to everything machine knitting can be.