I had an idea. (I have ideas all the
time.)
I cast on. (With just the vaguest of
plans.)
I place some markers and went to work
knitting.
I was wowed!
The results are so much better than I
envisioned—This is the nicest cowl I think I have ever knit!
Do you like it too? Well-- it will be
up on Ravelry, the pattern for sale, before the day is out!

The yarn was a Peruvian wool worsted
weight yarn, with 100g yielding 247 yards. The pattern didn't use
all the yarn. The second example (bright pink, pale orange and
taupe) was knit with a 100g skein of Paton's Classic Wool, (merino)
100g/223 yards—and there was more than enough yarn in that skein.
(There were a half dozen or so yards left over—not a scary inch or
two!)

I added a rose, because I thought the
soft red and green color way was similar to the foliage on a rose
bush—and I thought a rose was the perfect little embellishment and
finishing touch. But it's optional-- I think the second example of
the cowl—with out any added embellishment is lovely all on its own.
The pattern for the embellishment is
not included—but I do have a free pattern for a similar rose
availability on Ravelry.com—it's shown as stick pin, but it's easy
to make it into a pin on flower.
And there are several books (including
this brand new one—Noni Flowers by Nora Bellows ) with ideas for
knit flowers and embellishments. (see a review and previewhere)
The pattern includes both written out
and charted directions for the lace, and links: to the free pattern
for the knit rose, and to directions for the suggested cast on
(Channel Island)--all on two pages. A third page (optional to print
out)—includes 4 full color photos. There is a thumb nail image
included on the first page.
Cowls are small and fast to knit, and
this cowl is no exception. I think I want to knit another, or maybe
2 more. I think I could knit and embellish a half dozen before I got
bored. Think how pretty it would be in a peacock blue, (a solid or a
color way of the same) with a peacock feather pin added! Or in jewel
tones, and a ornate piece of jewelry pinned center front. Oh, the
possibilities are endless.
5 comments:
That is a BEAUTIFUL cowl! ♥
Glad to see you are sharing the pattern.
I love them both. Great job.
Those are so beautiful! I'm sorry I've been away not reading much. Kudos for your creative works!
It's beautiful!
If a cowl can be dressy, that's a very dressy cowl. Love!
Lovely design, and beautifully knit!
~Kangath
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