Well--that little something became a
major distraction! It ended up being a beautiful little cowl—though
you'll have to wait a day or two to see it—and by then, it will
have a partner.
Already, the pattern for the cowl is fully documented. That was one of yesterday's distractions. I had made a note or two when I started (I did a stitch count, Thank goodness!) –and I needed to get the details of my process documented before I forgot them. Now the little notes are fully documented pattern. It totally blew me away, that what started out as a free hand knitting worked it to such a perfect little project.
Already, the pattern for the cowl is fully documented. That was one of yesterday's distractions. I had made a note or two when I started (I did a stitch count, Thank goodness!) –and I needed to get the details of my process documented before I forgot them. Now the little notes are fully documented pattern. It totally blew me away, that what started out as a free hand knitting worked it to such a perfect little project.
I thought it would be a fun, attractive
little project—But it ended up being so much more. First: It's is a
million times prettier than I expected. (What, you want a second
with a first like that? OK)
Well, for a second, it's quick to knit. But then most single skein projects are, aren't they?
Thirdly, it's not too difficult either. Sure there is a bit of lace, but it's not a hard lace—a very regular one, and just 4 pattern rows. And the lace is just a few stitches of it center front—not the whole cowl. With a single repeat of lace--it's not too hard to get it right. It's got a lovely shape—and it's full of special details.
Thirdly, it's not too difficult either. Sure there is a bit of lace, but it's not a hard lace—a very regular one, and just 4 pattern rows. And the lace is just a few stitches of it center front—not the whole cowl. With a single repeat of lace--it's not too hard to get it right. It's got a lovely shape—and it's full of special details.

So this morning's work is to tink the
last 2 rounds and get the pattern right—First things first, THE
SOCKS--then, back to the little cowl idea.
Actually, I have already done a bit on the 2nd version of the cowl—just not knitting. I've skeined up some basic white yarn--(Paton's Classic Wool—an older skein that is MERINO) and its already in a dye bath.
Actually, I have already done a bit on the 2nd version of the cowl—just not knitting. I've skeined up some basic white yarn--(Paton's Classic Wool—an older skein that is MERINO) and its already in a dye bath.
So the cowl gets another go-round!
It has too! The first time, it was knit with a single skien of a
hand painted yarn—and while the vendor is still dyeing yarn, there
is no more of this yarn, and no more of this color way, nor is there
likely to be. I don't even know for sure the base yarn—though
its not that hard to find something similar. (A number of hand dyers
use a very similar base yarn) And any worsted weight yarn that is
about 225 to 250 yards/100g is not that hard to find. Knit Picks Wool of the Andes would work, or Cascade 220, or Malabrigo worsted.... There are any number of worsted weights that would be
suitable.
But I can't put out a pattern with a
single example, worked in an impossible to duplicate hand painted
yarn—especial if I don't know the precise base.
So some hand painted Classic Wool for
the next example-- I might even do a third version is a simple solid
yarn—again something that is readily available.
See what I mean? This little cowl, has
become a major distraction! The first skein was a lovely combo of
greyish greens and pinks (it was called Briar Rose) The next go cowl
will be these bright colors of autumn—brown, golden orange, and
crimson—with hints of bright yellow—a fall color way vs. a spring
like one. The cowl has some embellishments—which are optional—too. You'll have to wait till tomorrow to see the colors.

You'll get to see both of the cowls on
Monday—Promise! The socks? Look for them tomorrow.
Oh—and another good thing—My
terrace is finished—Unfortunately, I won't have access till all the
other levels are finished, and the scaffolding comes down. But it
won't be long now!
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