Tideline

Tideline Cowl by Bristol Ivy

What is Being Made

Tideline is a stunning cable-pattern cowl designed by Bristol Ivy. This knit cowl features finished measurements of 60 inches in circumference and 12¾ inches in width, making it a versatile accessory that can be worn open or wrapped twice around the neck for a bold statement piece. The large gauge and prominent cable stitch definition create an eye-catching design suitable for intermediate knitters.

Techniques Used

This cowl employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished structure. A provisional cast-on method is used to begin the project, allowing for a seamless join at the completion. The pattern incorporates the Three-Needle Bind-Off technique, which creates a professional, reversible seam by binding off live stitches from two needles together. Cable work is central to the design, requiring the use of a cable needle to create the distinctive twisted stitch patterns that give the cowl its visual impact and texture.

Stitches Used

The Tideline cowl features the Tideline Cable Pattern as its primary stitch motif, which is worked repeatedly across the width of the cowl. Supporting stitches include knit through the back loop (k1tbl) and purl (p1) stitches, which create a ribbed edge detail that frames the cable pattern. The combination of these stitches produces excellent stitch definition, particularly important in chunky-weight yarn where clarity of pattern is essential.

Materials

• Yarn: 4 skeins of Quince & Co. Puffin (100% American wool; approximately 112 yards per 100 gram skein) in the Lichen colorway, totaling approximately 350 yards
• Needles: One pair of US size 13 (9 mm) needles, or the size needed to obtain gauge; one spare smaller needle for the Three-Needle Bind-Off
• Additional Supplies: Cable needle for working cable stitches; waste yarn for the provisional cast-on
• Gauge: 13½ stitches and 16 rows equals 4 inches in the Tideline Cable Pattern

Yarn Weight and Knitting Speed

Tideline is worked in chunky yarn weight, which allows the project to knit up quickly despite the cable pattern work. The large gauge of 13½ stitches per 4 inches means fewer total stitches are required to achieve the finished 60-inch circumference, reducing overall knitting time while maintaining beautiful stitch definition that chunky yarns are known for.