Bay Panel Cowl

A clever, stash-busting adaptation of the Bay Panel Shawl from Kiniki Knits — the same beautiful multi-stitch panel construction in a faster, more wearable loop format. The cowl is constructed from alternating panels of linen stitch, brioche stitch, and garter stitch, framed by moss stitch borders, with a twist in the loop that lets both sides of the work show simultaneously — and with it, both of the dominant colours. The result is a cowl that looks genuinely complex and rewards close inspection, while being a thoroughly enjoyable knit to make.

One of the Bay Panel Cowl's most appealing qualities is its flexibility. It's designed to work with yarns from different sources and fibre types, so you can raid your stash and build your own colour palette rather than being tied to a single yarn range. The pattern uses a mix of 8 ply and 4 ply yarns across four yarn positions, giving you plenty of scope to play with colour, texture, and contrast.

Rated intermediate — the variety of stitches (linen, brioche, garter, moss) makes it an excellent project for knitters who want to build confidence with new techniques in a contained, satisfying format. Each panel is a small commitment, which keeps the knitting engaging from cast-on to cast-off.

Pattern Details

• Designer: Kiniki Knits (Queenstown, NZ)
• Garment: Cowl (loop with twist)
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ Intermediate
• Dimensions: approx. 74 cm × 24 cm (29" × 9½")
• Stitches Used: Linen stitch, brioche stitch, garter stitch, moss stitch
• Needles: 4 mm (US 6) circular needles; optional 4 mm straight needles
• Yarn Weights: 8 ply (main colour) + 4 ply (accent colours)

Approximate Yardage

*If using Yarn 4 in place of Yarn 1, you will need 375 m / 410 yds of Yarn 4 in total.

Please note: this listing is for the knitting pattern only. Yarn and needles are not included.