May 21 2008
Quintessential Cowl
Some things just never get old. I started knitting cowls early in my knitting career, and more recently, I have been whipping them out left and right. They are perfect for stashbusting, and freeing up the space that one or two skeins take on the stash shelf.
…and with all of the hockey games I have been watching (Penguins are going to the Stanley Cup finals!), I have found the circular cowls to be the perfect knit! I can stashbust and cheer for my team. The newest cowl, however, does not belong to me; rather, it is a belated birthday gift for a very sweet new friend, who I will have the pleasure to meet next week. (But, of course, I had to try it on for size…)
Yarn: Artful Yarns Reality, #2397, 2 balls
Source: Imagiknit, 2006 SanFrancisco trip
Needles: Size US11 (16″) circulars
The yarn is a thick cable construction, and it was nice and smooshy. Perfect for a cowl. In terms of Project Spectrum, I thought that the colors were a perfect melding of fire and earth plus a hot pink stripe. Funny how that one just snuck in there. I was knitting away, not noticing the color striping, and wow, that pink stripe sticks out. I kind of love it though. Hope you like it too, Ing.
Many more cowls on the way. I have a project in mind for the upcoming trip that involves cowls, stashbusting, and Project Spectrum. I don’t want to pressure myself too much, but I think that Nova Scotia’s climate would be the perfect place to showcase some new cowls I am planning. I am not setting a goal, but I think it is quite possible that I could have a cowl for every two days of the trip. Think of the fun photo opportunities! I definitely have some pretty yarns to use for the remainder of the EARTH element, and the beginning of AIR (white, gray, yellow).
PS – Thank you SO much for your wonderful comments about my Minou Wrap. I am thrilled that it turned out so well. I am already thinking about new weaving projects!
I love how the pink stripe is more or less centered. love the colors
Interesting project for your upcoming trip! You’ll certainly won’t have any trouble finding wondeful backgrounds for the FO pictures!
That pink stripe is definitely cool. I never knew cowls were such a great stashbuster! Actually, I think I’m going to make Beatrix some for the winter because it seems like it would be easier to keep a cowl on a toddler rather than a scarf. Maybe?
Are you going to stop at Cottage Craft on your way to NS? That is definitely worth a detour.
The pink strip! That stuck out for me when I saw the picture at flickr! I like it’s sneakiness…
What a pretty, simple design. It really shows off that yarn wonderfully. I love that bright pink among the more subdued colors; it’s such a cheerful surprise!
What a great idea! I have to go thru my stash for some cowl-potential odd skeins. Perfect for quick gifts and stashbusting at the same time!!!
I love it! Do you use a pattern for the cowls or do you just wing it?
That’s supercute. It looks like it can totally help with the, “my nose is so cold that it’s about to fall off my face but pulling my hat over my eyes would look kind of stupid” syndrome that I tend to suffer from.
great gift – i think the colours will look great on her too!
funny thing about cowls, they’re simply everywhere now! i’m not sure about completely succombing to them just yet, but you are making it more and more tempting!
p.s. the pink stripe is parfait!
Love the pink stripe. Ingrid is a lucky girl. I’m sure you’ll have fun with her, she’s so lovely.
Exactly how many cowls are you planning to knit for your trip? You are crazy!
Of course I loveLOVElove it! You are such a sweetheart!
And the pink stripe is right up my alley.
I love that yarn! The little bit of pink is my favorite.
I am so happy to see you using the San Franciscou souvenir yarn!!!
Another cute cowl- and what a great gift!
So I will think of you knitting your cowl on Saturday while watching my Wings play your Pens. May the best team win (Go Wings!)
This is beautiful! You wear it well.
That is great, you have convinced me that I can’t have too many cowls, so I can knit more!
all of your cowls are turning out so nice!
Ha, I went stash-hunting for cowl-making materials yesterday, before I even saw this…I love yours! That pink stripe is awesome.
I hope Ing loves the cowl! It seems to have all of the perfect cowl elements in place. I think the construction of that yarn will help it hold up really well when the cold Nova Scotia winds blow.
I’m excited to hear about your cowl project – go go stashbusting!
I haven’t tried a cowl yet, but yours just might inspire to try one. This one has such a beautiful colorway! Now I just need to find that perfect cashmere-silk blend…somewhere.
Your cowl is beautiful – I’m inspired! What pattern did you use?
I had never really understood the use of cowls, but as I’ve been knitting more and more, and I think thanks in part to all the pretty ones that you make and post photos of, I’ve really turned around to them! I haven’t made one, but I have a few in my queue now
Your cowls are turning out really lovely. The pink stripe is great, too … just the right bit of BRITE.
Oh…I love that. It’s beautiful.