So what to knit? I finished my nice legwarmers which I immediately put on and didn't take off for about a month.
I liked the idea of this cowl, which is a free pattern, as a way of practicing pattern. I also wanted to make the Thorn Cowl but it is 5 feet long wtf?? So I thought I could judge by one cowl how much to shrink the pattern of the second one. I am still not convinced about cowls for me but as a backup there are lots of other people that like them! I thought this pattern would be really nice and particularly covet the scarf in the purl soho pictures but a scarf seemed too endless and I wouldn't really wear it daily in Nepal.
The yarn is Outlaw Vanitas (on Ravelry here), the colour is transience. I really like working with this yarn. It's beautiful and soft. The pale ice blue is a lovely colour. I had considered making the Purl Soho pullover with this yarn but wasn't sure it's the right size, plus it seemed like too big of a project to jump right into.
So, the cowl is pretty easy. I used the same size needles as the pattern suggests, and it's quite boring and seemed to take forever.
Also I'm not sure why I love Purl Soho so much but I really am inspired by their ideas! No affiliate links from me, never fear.
At the end I was ready to be done - made it 12 inches as 15 seemed overkill. This definitely will be a gift. Still not sold on cowls.
However I do love the depth that the pattern gives and eventually, when I'm cold and have time, I will probably make the scarf for myself!
And here's Holly in the cowl - she was stoked with her gift!
I liked the idea of this cowl, which is a free pattern, as a way of practicing pattern. I also wanted to make the Thorn Cowl but it is 5 feet long wtf?? So I thought I could judge by one cowl how much to shrink the pattern of the second one. I am still not convinced about cowls for me but as a backup there are lots of other people that like them! I thought this pattern would be really nice and particularly covet the scarf in the purl soho pictures but a scarf seemed too endless and I wouldn't really wear it daily in Nepal.
The yarn is Outlaw Vanitas (on Ravelry here), the colour is transience. I really like working with this yarn. It's beautiful and soft. The pale ice blue is a lovely colour. I had considered making the Purl Soho pullover with this yarn but wasn't sure it's the right size, plus it seemed like too big of a project to jump right into.
So, the cowl is pretty easy. I used the same size needles as the pattern suggests, and it's quite boring and seemed to take forever.
Also I'm not sure why I love Purl Soho so much but I really am inspired by their ideas! No affiliate links from me, never fear.
At the end I was ready to be done - made it 12 inches as 15 seemed overkill. This definitely will be a gift. Still not sold on cowls.
However I do love the depth that the pattern gives and eventually, when I'm cold and have time, I will probably make the scarf for myself!
And here's Holly in the cowl - she was stoked with her gift!
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