Balancing Act Cowl


I was gifted this lovely yarn by a knitting friend last Christmas.  It has sat patiently in my knitting basket waiting for me to create a perfect knitting project.  I love all the colors in the yarn and I knew it was going to be difficult to think of a pattern that lets the yarn do all the work.


I decided on a simple garter stitch and rib design and just went with it.  And now I have a lovely long infinity scarf (or cowl) that can be doubled around the neck!


The pattern can be found here.

Comments

  1. meghannSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love it! And I need a new cowl. I think I will be using your pattern to make one! (PS - That yarn I promised has made it out of my craft room and onto the kitchen counter. Just one more step to get it into my basket so I can bring it to the post office. I can't believe it has taken me this long…) xo

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  2. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Beeeautiful!!! I love it! The yarn and pattern are awesome together. Thank you for sharing the pattern too!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    That looks amazing! The colors are so fun...
    Hannah

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  4. MelissaSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Karen! That turned out so beautifully! Love those colors and the pattern showcases them so well! Great job!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    It looks fantastic! Great job, Karen.

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  6. Melanie RouthierSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Karen this is fabulous! I love the yarn and think this pattern perfectly shows it off.

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  7. simonaSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful, I think the color scheme works for any season, that's great!

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  8. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I do hope you get some cooler weather soon so you can wear that cowl everywhere!

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  9. TannaSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Beautiful colors! Excellent choice of a pattern to work with the yarn.

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  10. AndriaSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Lovely wool, and you came up with a fabulous project to showcase it. I LOVE infinity scarves, and will spend some time this winter making more, you can never have too many!

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  11. Andrea @ little bucklesSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Wow, that is gorgeous! And it'll be cool enough to wear soon :) x

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  12. *kateSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I love it! Just in time for fall :)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    LOOOOOOVE those colors! and yes, you found just the perfect thing to show those colors off.

    ps: wildly jealous to see you modeling your cowl in jeans and cardi when i'm wearing a maxi dress and flip flops!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Love It!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Love both - the colors and the pattern! Christina

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  16. Darcel - the mahogany waySeptember 4, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Pretty and fun! I want to make a long cowl like that...its really nice.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    wow that came out really wonderfully, an unusal blend of colors but works so well.

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  18. Kim September 4, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Wow, it's beautiful!

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  19. house full of jaysSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Well done, Karen! It's lovely. I love all the colour!

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  20. embracingitallSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    You've done a lovely job of your cowl. I bet it will keep your neck cozy and warm in the coming months. Jacinta

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  21. Annie CholewaSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    It's gorgeous :D

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  22. michelle gdSeptember 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    what a beautiful cowl!

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