Let your stitches flow with Bend in the River, a relaxing, one-skein project perfect for beginners, social stitch nights, or anyone looking for a low-stress knit with beautiful results.
Worked in fingering weight yarn using only basic stitches, this project makes for easy, meditative knitting all the way to the bind-off. The construction mimics the look of a triangular shawl with the fuss-free wearability of a cowl—just pop it on and go.
Whether you're knitting riverside or just dreaming of a slower current, Bend in the River is the kind of pattern you'll come back to again and again.
* Sport OR fingering weight yarn – just one skein needed
* Beginner-friendly pattern with clear instructions
* Top-down construction: starts flat, finishes in the round
* Great for gift knitting or relaxing weekend projects
Circumference: 17 (21, 25)”/43 (53, 64) cm
Depth in Front: 15 (17, 17)”/38 (43, 43) cm
235 (290, 345) yds/300 (265, 315) m in a heavy fingering or light sport weight
Fade Sample: Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter Blossom (100% super wash merino) 344 yds/315 m, 115g/4 oz - 1 skein in 'Mertensia'
Variegated Sample: Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter (100% super wash merino) 344 yds/315 m, 115g/4 oz - 1 skein in limited edition colorway 'Choose Your Fate'
US 4/3.5 mm – 24”/60 cm (or needles needed to obtain gauge!)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle
Simple increases and decreases