This project has been lurking out of sight a bit as it was destined for a friend who reads this blog. It’s safe now so I give you …
Quickie Cowl #2
The first one of these I made for Kate to keep her warm while I sunned myself on the beach this Christmas. I will probably make another one before long, it’s such a great pattern.
Written by Fawn Pea, it takes one skein of Misti Alpaca 100% baby alpaca bulky, although I’ve seen people on Ravelry knitting it in all sorts of things and they all look great. It’s a really fast knit and prefect for a short-notice gift - as long as it’s winter-time!
The pattern has you casting on, casting off and seaming the tube with mattress stitch. When I made Kate’s I thought the seam was a bit bulky so decided to graft this one for a perfect seamless finish. Famous last words.
There is garter stitch (not too scary) and there is 3×2 ribbing (freaky). Luckily there are only 38 sts and I persevered. There are at least four mistakes, all of which I hope are practically un-noticable. If you want to graft this, I recommend reading up on grafting ribbing first, I think Ruth may have a tutorial somewhere.
December 15th, 2007 at 10:27 am
That’s a lovely gift :)
December 15th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Periwinkle-coloured! How pretty.
December 16th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
does this mean I am safe to post up thank you piccies and gush about my socks that i totally opened before christmas LOL I was scared to incase Kate scolded me for being such a child and opening my present ;) hehee
December 17th, 2007 at 1:28 am
It looks comfy and smooshy and gorgeous. Quick too?
December 18th, 2007 at 4:49 am
Looks super cozy! And I love the color too. Wonderful gift.
Glad to hear you had a great flight!
December 21st, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Gorgeous, sophisticated color, simply luxurious feel, toasty warmth - - what more could one ask?! This cowl loves its new home in the USA, and its owner loves it. :D