Gaptastic Cowl by Jen GeigleyCheck out the knitting deets about this on my Ravelry page...
This is just a quick break between knitting stints to show you the latest Xmas item I've created. I chose the pattern based on Tasia's recommendation. I did modify the size based on the recipient and the need to conserve yarn, but I don't think it has impinged on its loveliness.
This yarn was kindly gifted to me by a work colleague who bought it to knit up a sweater and then developed wrist unhappiness. I am blown away by her generosity (700 yards!) - and by the baby alpaca fabulousness. I likely would not have purchased chunky weight wool. As you know, it's not my preferred gauge. But now I've learned that great projects come in all needle sizes.
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Lovely colour! I can attest, fist hand, to this cowl’s warmth and comfort factor. I’m sure the recipient will love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI tried knitting but wasn't patient enough for it. Your work is superb, K.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm so glad you can knit! Really fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow. That's gorgeous. I love the color and the texture.
ReplyDeleteAndrea: Good to know! Thanks. The Misti is going to be super warm. I can tell.
ReplyDeleteE: Thanks! You may be more patient now. A friend told me the same thing recently. I convinced her to try again and she's totally hooked.
Mardel and Pammie: Merci beaucoup! I really recommend this pattern. But seed stitch is a bit of a pain!
The recipient is going to be so pleased. Alpaca is so lovely at the neck, especially in that seed stitch which will trap air/heat so well. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks so familiar : )
ReplyDeleteGorgeous job, I'm so envious of the baby alpaca xx
F: It's going to be insanely warm. I can tell!
ReplyDeleteMinx: Isn't it a copy?? :-)
I love it! I would wear it in an instant, it looks so comfy & warm.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is a not an easy stitch... and hard to keep it looking so uniform in terms of stitch size and tension! Another magnificent job. Great color too!
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