Designed for the 2024 James River Yarn Crawl, this cowl takes its inspiration from the River itself. The mighty James is the longest river in the state of Virginia at 348 miles and is bordered by numerous trails, wildlife refuges and parks. If you’re a fan of water sports, the James River offers everything from peaceful tubing trips to high energy white water rafting & kayaking in up to Class IV Rapids.

The stitches used in this pattern are meant to represent the urban rapids of the downtown Richmond, Virginia area which give way to the calmer waters that flow to the Chesapeake Bay.

Knickpoint is worked flat on the bias and then seamed together along the short edges to form a cowl. Instructions are included for an alternate ending if you would prefer a scarf instead.

MATERIALS & TOOLS

YARN:
Designed using 5 half-skeins of fingering weight yarn custom dyed for the 2024 James River Yarn Crawl. Collect 1 skein from each of the participating shops:
-BaaBaa Sheep (Norfolk, VA) - Kim Dyes Yarn: Coral
-The Yarn Club (Virginia Beach, VA) - Sheep Graffiti: Beach Party
-Yarn Matters (Williamsburg, VA) - Yarn Matters: Aqua
-Dances With Wool (Midlothian, VA) - Yarny Mammoth: Blue
-Center of the Yarniverse (Ashland, VA) - FXBG Fibers: Lilac

HOOK: US G 4.0mm or size needed to obtain gauge

MISC: Removable Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle, Scissors

GAUGE:
While gauge is not critical for this project, differences will affect yardage requirements and the finished size.
Gauge on sample 4”/10cm = 7 stitches & 12 rows worked in the Crossed Stitch Pattern (unblocked)

Please read through all the pattern notes and supporting material before beginning your project. I encourage you to practice any stitches/techniques you are not familiar with using a smooth, light colored, worsted weight yarn and a 5.5mm hook.