Rivers + Roads is a fun and functional cowl (or “neck skirt”) inspired by a train ride along the Hudson River. This pattern is meant to be accessible to all levels. For beginners, if you can knit in the round and do basic increases, you can make it! For more advanced knitters, it’s a fun quick knit for you to play around with yarn weight and length, to make a totally custom version.

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This cowl is designed for a Bulky-weight yarn in a single color, though can be adjusted for Worsted-weight held double.

Shown in:
(Gray version) Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky in #43108 - 2 skeins (125 yds each) pricing - under $15/skein
(Peach version) Wobble Gobble Merino Bulky in Smells Like Pumpkin Spice Latte - 2 skeins (109 yds each) pricing - over $20/skein

Yarn requirements by yardage:
218-230 yds of Bulky-weight yarn (not all “Bulky-weight” are made alike - Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky is quite a bit lighter yarn than Wobble Gobble Merino Bulky)

Other yarn suggestions (based on typical prices):
$ - under $10/skein
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky
Plymouth Encore Chunky
Ístex Álafosslopi

$$ - under $15/skein
Malabrigo Chunky
Malabrigo Mecha
Wool and the Gang Lil’ Heal the Wool

$$$ - over $20/skein
Madelinetosh Home
Woolfolk Luft
The Fibre Co. Tundra

< < < GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS > > >

Please note that gauge is different depending on how “bulky” your yarn is! The gauge listed on this pattern page was specifically for the Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky

Gauge (with Berroco yarn): 18 sts and 20 rows over 4”/10 cm in blocked 1x1 rib stitch
Gauge (with Wobble Gobble yarn): 15 sts and 21 rows over 4”/10 cm in blocked 1x1 rib stitch

Recommended needles:
Main needles for ribbing and stockinette: US 8 (5 mm) 16”/40 cm OR 24”/60 cm circular; optional 32”/81 cm circular (depending on preference in accommodating stitches on needles)

Notions: ring stitch marker, locking stitch markers, measuring tape, tapestry needle (for ends)

< < < SHARE YOUR WORK > > >

Check out versions of this project made by fellow knitters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram using #RiversAndRoadsCowl & tag me @editionknitwear too!

< < < PATTERN SUPPORT & MORE > > >

Pattern support is available through editionknits@gmail.com