Striped Cowl Complete


I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am that this cowl is off the needles.  I love the way it looks and I'm glad I knit it up.  All I need now is a crisp breeze and some cooler weather.


I started this when I needed something simple to knit while the wedding stress increased.  Once the wedding was over this simple knit became super boring for me.  So half of the project I loved knitting and the second half I was wishing that knitting was over.


Ravelry notes are here.


Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Karen! It looks amazing xxx

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  2. AnkeAugust 25, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    It looks great!!

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  3. BonnyAugust 25, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    The gold stripes really set off the gradient; it looks great! Here's hoping it brings some nice cool fall weather!

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 25, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    You are so funny Karen. I'm glad you had this knit when you needed it and am glad it's now off your needles so you can move on to something that thrills you.

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  5. thecrazysheepladyAugust 25, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Love how the colors worked. Beautiful!

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  6. Darcel {MahoganyWayMama}August 25, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I love the colors! We will have crisp weather soon, but hopefully not too soon!

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  7. CathieJAugust 25, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    That cowl is beautiful Karen. The colors are wonderful. I am sure you will have many happy wedding planning memories each time you wear it.

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  8. StefanieAugust 25, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Fantastic outcome! I like how those goldenrod stripes unify the changing colors together.

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  9. Andi GAugust 25, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful! Why is it the "boring" projects always turn out so great?

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  10. CorinneAugust 25, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    I think it looks amazing! I know how sometimes projects can feel like forever but this was so worth it.

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  11. EmilyAugust 25, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Ahh!!! It's fantastic!

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  12. kathy bAugust 25, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    I think it is a fantastic finish

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  13. Annie CholewaAugust 25, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    I'm loving everything about it!

    And now I'm off to read the rest of your recent posts, my time offline has left me so far behind with everyone.

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  14. JaneAugust 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Boring or not, the cowl is very pretty. I agree, I am ready for cooler weather and a crisp breeze.

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  15. Caffeine GirlAugust 25, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    I absolutely love your cowl. If I wasn't in the middle of so many projects, I'd be tempted to make one just like it!

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  16. mamasmercantileAugust 26, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    Shame there was no pleasure in the making, but it does look really good. The gold stripe looks brilliant to separate the stripes.

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  17. Mama Gone GreenAugust 26, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    gorgeous!

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  18. Kim August 26, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    It is gorgeous Karen.

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  19. TahneeAugust 26, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Congrats on finishing your cowl, it looks absolutely fabulous!

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  20. UnknownAugust 27, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Love it, the stripes, the colours everything. I can see why it would have got boring though. Great result

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  21. JanetAugust 27, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Gorgeous! The gold contrasting stripe was a perfect choice.

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  22. Judy S.August 27, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Love it!

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  23. JaneAugust 27, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    It's beautiful, Karen : )

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  24. JennyAugust 28, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    It looks absolutely stunning you should be really proud! I don't know about where you are but I think the cooler air is on its way here in Greater Manchester so you should be able to rock it soon :) jenny xx

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  25. debby emadianSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Oh gorgeous. I love the autumnal colours and it hangs really nicely.
    Dx

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  26. YanicSeptember 7, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Looks wonderful, just love the color!

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