Started: end of October and finished the beginning of November.
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in purple. 4 balls.
Pattern: Aibhlinn on knitty.
Adjustments: Cast on 120 sts.
When this pattern first surfaced on knitty...I skipped over it. I thought it was a little weird looking. Lately I have been drawn to the "cowl". The drape, the warmth, something to cover your ears/head without giving you hat head.
I love the look of a cowl around the neck...I do think they are very flattering. I knew cashmerino aran would not only drape nicely but it feels fabulous and washes well. I also really wanted some of that purple!
The bobbles really add a little interest. I made the bobbles without turning my work which saved some time. The knit itself is really simple...another great tv watching knit. I decided to make a more narrow cowl, using 120 sts. This seemed like the perfect size....and still I can bring it up over my head!
Don't laugh. I know, I am such a mom. I will admit to sporting this look twice already this week! It is cold out there!
I am considering making another for a Christmas gift. There..I said it. CHRISTMAS!
Well, this year is going to be different. I most likely will not be knitting up a storm. We decided to let all the kids pick names amoungst themselves. So I don't have 13 nieces and nephews to knit hats for! I may knit for two of my nephews whose names we chose, as well as 2 adults and 2 children of a siblings family. Mom and Dad will most likely get knit gifts...and I was thinking of knitting the teachers a little something....here grows the list.
Oh, have a look at THIS. (especially you Maria...also pick out a colour for the girls here). Yes, I must knit a couple of the sweater on the cover for my goddaughter and her twin sister. The birthday is not until Februrary...so I have some time:)
Lastly...I did figure out how to put a pdf pattern on ravelry. The picot edge scarf is up.
The cowl looks great. I really like that deep purple too. I love the sweater you have chosen to knit for your niece, I just ordered the very same book last week. I cant wait to see how many wonderful patterns are inside.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Actually, much prettier here than in the original photo on Knitty :)
ReplyDeleteVery chic! I love the colour!
ReplyDeleteYOu are back! YEAY!
ReplyDeleteI too think that it's really pretty:) I may actually make one myself!
ReplyDeleteI've made 2.5 of them. The last one was frogged as the yarn and I didn't agree.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Aibhlinn - and your's is beautiful!
(((hugs)))
So nice to see you back!! Love the cowl!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour and excellent knitting.
ReplyDeleteI think you look very sheek and vouge with it up as a hood. I love to see your Christmas knits. I'm glad you list is a bit smaller than last year. Coffee cozies for the teachers might be cool. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteYou look totally cool in that cowl...hood up or down! Actually..you look so cool that I want one for myself! :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree, coffee cozies would be cool for teachers
You're right , it's very flatering , mainly with leather . I love it !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great color on you. I've had my eye on that pattern for a while. I love reading your blog and seeing all your beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI think any of the colours except for the red and the browns would look nice on the girls. You choose. What a gorgeous sweater...they will love it!!!
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