Rivers & Roads Cowl
LISTING IS FOR A KNITTING PATTERN, NOT A COMPLETED PRODUCT!
Bouclé is back in style in such a huge way! From the French "boucler," literally "to curl," this looped yarn construction is one of my favorites. I designed the Rivers & Roads Cowl specifically to show off the textural interest and uniqueness of bouclé yarns - it's SO soft, squishy, and the best texture to snuggle up with on your neck. You can, of course, knit this in a non-bouclé yarn - just check your gauge and off you go. This would be really nice in a sport or DK weight yarn held together with a fluffy lace-weight mohair or suri alpaca, or even just in a standard DK or light worsted weight yarn! Relaxing two-color syncopated brioche and a sharp I-cord edging will keep you wanting to knit this again and again.
CONSTRUCTION:
The Rivers & Roads Cowl is knit on the bias using simple brioche increases and decreases, and is seamed at the back after blocking. Please note that it may appear asymmetrical while knitting - this is normal, and will not be noticeable after seaming.
SIZING:
one size
finished dimensions: 30 in/75 cm wide, 12 in/30 cm deep at side seam, 28 in/70 cm deep at apex
YARN REQUIREMENTS:
DK weight bouclé yarn in two colorways
Color 1 (C1): 240 yd or 220 m
Color 2 (C2): 240 yd or 220 m
SUGGESTED YARN:
Explorer Knits & Fibers Bouclé DK (240yd/100g, DK weight superwash merino bouclé)
1 skein* each Chinle (C1) and Drift (C2)
*many of my test knitters ran out of yarn or came close. If your gauge is different from mine, you may want to 1) make sure to buy extra yarn, 2) adjust your needle size, or 3) consider knitting one fewer repeat of each section throughout.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles 30" or longer - use whichever needle size helps you to get gauge
yarn snips or scissors, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
GAUGE:
12 stitches x 22 rows = 4in/10cm, syncopated brioche stitch worked flat (alternating every 6 rows)
LISTING IS FOR A KNITTING PATTERN, NOT A COMPLETED PRODUCT!
Bouclé is back in style in such a huge way! From the French "boucler," literally "to curl," this looped yarn construction is one of my favorites. I designed the Rivers & Roads Cowl specifically to show off the textural interest and uniqueness of bouclé yarns - it's SO soft, squishy, and the best texture to snuggle up with on your neck. You can, of course, knit this in a non-bouclé yarn - just check your gauge and off you go. This would be really nice in a sport or DK weight yarn held together with a fluffy lace-weight mohair or suri alpaca, or even just in a standard DK or light worsted weight yarn! Relaxing two-color syncopated brioche and a sharp I-cord edging will keep you wanting to knit this again and again.
CONSTRUCTION:
The Rivers & Roads Cowl is knit on the bias using simple brioche increases and decreases, and is seamed at the back after blocking. Please note that it may appear asymmetrical while knitting - this is normal, and will not be noticeable after seaming.
SIZING:
one size
finished dimensions: 30 in/75 cm wide, 12 in/30 cm deep at side seam, 28 in/70 cm deep at apex
YARN REQUIREMENTS:
DK weight bouclé yarn in two colorways
Color 1 (C1): 240 yd or 220 m
Color 2 (C2): 240 yd or 220 m
SUGGESTED YARN:
Explorer Knits & Fibers Bouclé DK (240yd/100g, DK weight superwash merino bouclé)
1 skein* each Chinle (C1) and Drift (C2)
*many of my test knitters ran out of yarn or came close. If your gauge is different from mine, you may want to 1) make sure to buy extra yarn, 2) adjust your needle size, or 3) consider knitting one fewer repeat of each section throughout.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles 30" or longer - use whichever needle size helps you to get gauge
yarn snips or scissors, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
GAUGE:
12 stitches x 22 rows = 4in/10cm, syncopated brioche stitch worked flat (alternating every 6 rows)
LISTING IS FOR A KNITTING PATTERN, NOT A COMPLETED PRODUCT!
Bouclé is back in style in such a huge way! From the French "boucler," literally "to curl," this looped yarn construction is one of my favorites. I designed the Rivers & Roads Cowl specifically to show off the textural interest and uniqueness of bouclé yarns - it's SO soft, squishy, and the best texture to snuggle up with on your neck. You can, of course, knit this in a non-bouclé yarn - just check your gauge and off you go. This would be really nice in a sport or DK weight yarn held together with a fluffy lace-weight mohair or suri alpaca, or even just in a standard DK or light worsted weight yarn! Relaxing two-color syncopated brioche and a sharp I-cord edging will keep you wanting to knit this again and again.
CONSTRUCTION:
The Rivers & Roads Cowl is knit on the bias using simple brioche increases and decreases, and is seamed at the back after blocking. Please note that it may appear asymmetrical while knitting - this is normal, and will not be noticeable after seaming.
SIZING:
one size
finished dimensions: 30 in/75 cm wide, 12 in/30 cm deep at side seam, 28 in/70 cm deep at apex
YARN REQUIREMENTS:
DK weight bouclé yarn in two colorways
Color 1 (C1): 240 yd or 220 m
Color 2 (C2): 240 yd or 220 m
SUGGESTED YARN:
Explorer Knits & Fibers Bouclé DK (240yd/100g, DK weight superwash merino bouclé)
1 skein* each Chinle (C1) and Drift (C2)
*many of my test knitters ran out of yarn or came close. If your gauge is different from mine, you may want to 1) make sure to buy extra yarn, 2) adjust your needle size, or 3) consider knitting one fewer repeat of each section throughout.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles 30" or longer - use whichever needle size helps you to get gauge
yarn snips or scissors, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
GAUGE:
12 stitches x 22 rows = 4in/10cm, syncopated brioche stitch worked flat (alternating every 6 rows)