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.

Bonus Details:

• 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

Size
Circumference: 17 (21, 25)”/43 (53, 64) cm
Depth in Front: 15 (17, 17)”/38 (43, 43) cm

Yarn
235 (290, 345) yds/300 (265, 315) m in a heavy fingering or light sport weight

Recommended Yarn
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 Choose Your Fate

Needles & Notions
US 4/3.5 mm – 24”/60 cm (or needles needed to obtain gauge!)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Techniques to Enjoy
I-cord edging & bind off
Simple increases and decreases
Knit/purl texture
Memorizable repeats