5 Degrees ~
If I can get some good lighting today I’ll see about getting a picture of the cowl laid out flat (No problem Carrie).
Any soft and squishy aran or worsted weight yarn will do (I used TPK Aran Cashmere, colorway: Doris). You may be surprised to know, but I keep next to none of my yarn…. with all the nasty weather and lack of sun I wanted something bright. So, I thought it time to swipe a few skeins for me (shhh – don’t tell Mr. Plucky).
With yarn held double, cast on 73 stitches (I got approximately 3†per inch on a size 17 needle) and knit until I ran out of yarn. It’s a little over 10†inches from cast on to cast off edge.
Knit the first five rows. Next row – yo, k2tog, end with a k1. Knit another 3 rows and then the yo, k2tog, end k1 row again. Alternated these rows for the duration of the knit (I’m wearing it doubled around my neck. In my opinion, a cowl can’t be tight enough – especially when it’s FIVE degrees outside!).
Warm and drapey and just the ticket for this time of year. And speedy. Very speedy. From cast-on to cast-off was less than 2 hours. And, truth be told, even though I love to wear scarves (and wear them all the time I do) there are many things I’d rather knit besides a scarf. So, this fits the bill perfectly.
It’s similar to some neck warmers I knit last winter, but really, they are just so functional, fun, fast and cozy. What’s not to like?
In other news – It’s official, I will be a vendor at Madison Knitters Guild on Saturday, March 14th. I’m thrilled (and slightly overwhelmed, but that is a story for another day). If you will be attending, please be sure to stop by and say Hi – I’d love to meet you!
The price I pay for having him help me with pictures. Ah well, he’s very entertaining.
Posted in Random Stuff, dyeing, knitting, life | 15 Comments »
January 15th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Very cool! Love the way it drapes. Thanks for the pattern!
I wish I lived closed- would love to see you at your booth – good luck!
January 15th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Ooooh. Yummy! Can’t wait for my 2 skeins of Doris! I thought she was very cheery too! Stay warm!! Looks like it is quite c-c-cold in your neck of the woods!!!
January 15th, 2009 at 9:34 am
What warm, cozy and cheerful looking cowl! Have fun in Madison — it’s my favorite place I’ve ever lived. Lakeside Fibers is well worth checking out, since they have a lovely coffeeshop right on Lake Monona, with a great view.
January 15th, 2009 at 9:37 am
It’s gorgeous. I just realized something though – you’re wearing it like a cowl, so I just assumed it was. But you don’t mention joining in the pattern to knit in the round. Is it a cowl, or a scarf? The pattern looks so beautiful, I hope you can get a flat shot so I can see the detail! Thanks!
January 15th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Pretty!
January 15th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
absolutely lovely! I need to make a cowl here soon
January 15th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Love your cowl, the colour is gorgeous!!
January 15th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Yippeee,your coming to Madison!! I’m so excited I get to see you!
January 15th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Beautiful!! I’m totally in love with that bright and cheery pink!
January 15th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Love that colorway, darn should have gotten that one
Pretty Cowl!
January 15th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
O.M.G. – I am totally going to stalk you on the 14th! You and the Harlot – like a yarn-dream I tell you! I hope the Knitters Guild doesn’t mind crashers?!:) I can’t wait!
January 15th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
mmm cashmere. i want to knit cashmere gloves for my mom. hi bob!!!
January 16th, 2009 at 10:52 am
I’ve been chuckling since yesterday when I saw your pic of Mr. Pluck. Or at least I assume is Mr. Plucky. Hysterical pic. Matrimony at its finest!
January 16th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I love this cowl! It’s just gorgeous.
January 18th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Cool cowl!
That is great that you are coming to Madison!! Yay!