Grow Your Machine Knitting Skills with the Riverbend Bias Cowl
Meet the Riverbend Bias Cowl: a striking design that looks like it came straight from a boutique. Knit entirely on the LK 150 Knitting Machine, this cowl turns heads and sparks conversations. And when you say you made it yourself? Let’s just say you might have a few people asking for one of their own.
Created by the talented Barb Barone, this cowl shows off what’s possible with machine knitting. Barb also teaches the Machine Knitting: Basics course in the School of SweetGeorgia, where she helps knitters confidently add the LK 150 to their creative toolkit and expand their handmade horizons.
Machine Knitting: Basics
This course also includes two patterns you may already know and love: the Waterfalls Bias Shawl and the Lacy Lakes Bias Scarf. Both of these patterns are taught step by step in the course. The Riverbend Bias Cowl, however, is designed as your next challenge. While it isn’t demonstrated in any of the lessons, it builds beautifully on the skills and techniques you’ve learned throughout the course.
Once you’ve completed the first two projects, this cowl is the perfect opportunity to grow your confidence in reading pattern instructions and applying everything you’ve learned with Barb’s guidance.
Riverbend Bias Cowl
This cowl is knit on the bias, which gives it beautiful drape and natural elasticity, making it easy to wear and effortless to style. With two open ends to create a seamless join, the entire project comes together right on the machine.
By using a finer yarn at a looser gauge, you get both loft and drape, making it especially comfortable to wear wrapped twice around your neck. The SweetGeorgia Silk Mist adds a soft halo that elevates the texture and look of the piece. We’re sure it will become one of your favourite go-to accessories in no time.
Explore More in the School of SweetGeorgia
This is just the beginning of what’s coming to the School of SweetGeorgia. In 2026, we’ll be expanding our machine knitting library with even more exciting projects, including hats, socks, and lace.
You can enjoy all three patterns through the School of SweetGeorgia or purchase them individually in the SweetGeorgia shop. Take a look at the other designs to see what’s possible with your knitting machine; you might just find your next project waiting.
Curious to learn more? Read about the Waterfalls Bias Shawl and the Lacy Lakes Bias Scarf and see how they set the foundation for what’s next, or let the Riverbend Bias Cowl be your next adventure in machine knitting.
Riverbend Bias Cowl
Equipment
Materials
- 1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Silk Mist in Sangria
Instructions
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Download the pattern from the SweetGeorgia Shop or from the Knitting Machine: Basics materials page in the School of SweetGeorgia.
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Set up the LK 150 according to the instructions in the pattern. Be sure to adjust the stitch size and tension guide to the recommended settings.
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Cast on using your preferred open cast-on method.
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Set the row counter to zero, then follow the pattern instructions, then repeat the instructions for rows 3 & 4 on both even and odd rows.
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Eventually, you will run out of needles. Reposition the stitches as instructed in the pattern.
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Continue knitting until you reach the desired length, ending on row 12.
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Choose to use a seamless or chain stitch join to connect the two ends of the cowl.
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Cut the yarn, remove the ravel cord, and weave in the ends.
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Wet block the cowl, double it around your neck, and show it off around town!
More About Barb Barone
Want to Learn More About the Fibre Arts?
Join the School of SweetGeorgia! One of the great perks of being an All-Access member is the opportunity to ask Barb Barone questions about their courses and connect with fellow members.
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Find more of Barb’s patterns soon in our Machine Knitting Projects!
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