Cinder Block Cowl


I finished this little cowl a couple of days ago.  After soaking I have been very impatient for its photo session.  The cowl took forever to air dry.  Well forever for me.


I loved knitting with Blue Sky Alpaca, it was soft and squishy!  The cowl knitted up quickly since it was on size eight needles, instant gratification-what could be better?


As a treat, I have made this pattern available for free to all of you lovely readers.


Comments

  1. AngelaMarch 19, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Oh fabulous, and you created this pattern?! Wow. Love how you have it twisted around your neck too. Tres chic.
    xo,
    Ang

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 19, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Thank you Karen for the great pattern and I will be casting on one today.
    I finished my Abigail and she is drying as I type. Now I really need a cold front to blow in so I can wear it! :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Very nice. It looks very soft.

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  4. pinkundineMarch 19, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Lovely pattern, it looks so soft and squishy :)

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  5. ~Kelly~March 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    This sky blue color is lovely and looks so soft!

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  6. MelissaMarch 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Awesome! It looks so scrummy! If I can ever finish this cardigan, I might just have to make one. I'm afraid to start anything else because I MUST finish what I've started.

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  7. amanda {the habit of being}March 19, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    oh it looks fantastic! and yes, blue sky alpaca makes some amazing yarn ;-)

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  8. stephMarch 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    The cowl is so very very pretty!!! And how could you have picked anything better than Blue Sky!!!? Just love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern.

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  9. Andrea @ little bucklesMarch 19, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Very lovely and a gorgeous pattern x

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  10. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!March 19, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Now that is my kind of knitting...big needles and big yarn...I could make that! It is so pretty! I love your new header too! Yay ~ Spring is here. I want to make a new header but can't part with my barn pic...funny how you get attached to seeing the same thing pop up everytime you log on..I would feel wierd if something else showed up!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful! I love it. It looks soooo soft and cozy.

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  12. nunuMarch 19, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    a pumpkin sunrise original? how cool! well done on the cowl. i'm in love with blue sky. unfortunately though, i have a lot of baby knits from ezra that i'm pulling out made of blue sky's cotton and the pilling is rather shabby looking. : ( too lazy to card it.

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  13. *kateMarch 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    It looks so snuggly! Beautiful :)

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  14. EllenMarch 19, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Love the soft color. Thank you for the pattern!

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  15. Lori annMarch 19, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    oh that is so sweet of you karen! how pretty that looks on you, i can imagine how soft it is too. LOVE blue sky alpaca. thank you for sharing!

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  16. Baby By The SeaMarch 20, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Ahhh, thank you. I now know what I'll knit next. I love the color, like our island's sky this time of year.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    What a beautiful cowl! Thank you for the pattern I am sure to cast it on soon!

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  18. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    It's so beautiful! Thank you for sharing the pattern! I can't wait to see if I have the right yarn in my stash for it (I'm sure I do!)

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  19. CorrabelleMarch 20, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I'm so excited to try this! I even already have the *perfect* wool sitting in my basket. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. sylviaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    it's awesome Karen i love it!! thanks so much for sharing your pattern!!

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  21. Lady CordeliaMarch 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    dang. you knit GOOD woman!
    love that yarn and the color.
    XO
    C

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  22. house full of jaysMarch 20, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Wow, Karen! What an incredible cowl. It's lovely. Looks so soft and cozy!

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  23. LydiaMarch 21, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Ooooo, thanks for the pattern! It's beautiful.

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  24. HeatherMarch 21, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    That is gorgeous! I love the yarn!

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  25. AmyMarch 21, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    What a gorgeous cowl.

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  26. AllisonMarch 21, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    What a beautiful pattern! You did a great job.

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  27. Erin @ Wild WhispersMarch 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Wonderful! I love it!

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