Fir Wreath Cowl


I finished my husband's cowl that I started during the March snowstorm.  He is thrilled to have his very own cowl after envying the one I made for my son in law over the holidays.

While in NYC the week before the snowstorm of doom, we visited a yarn store and he picked out the wool for his cowl.  I directed him to a big ole pile of Madelinetosh and said 'you choose out of these two shelves' (yes! two shelved of Madtosh!) I love when a hand knit gift is personalized and meaningful.  He will think of me, NYC and a crazy snowstorm whenever he wears his cowl.

Ravelry notes are here



Comments

  1. Juliann in WAMay 9, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    I love it when hand knits have stories!

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  2. BonnyMay 9, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    He chose beautiful yarn and you picked the perfect pattern! I think this is a wonderful accessory to make sure your husband is warm enough to snow blow during the next crazy snowstorm.

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  3. stephMay 9, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    isn't this always the way it happens.....lovely cold weather project done just as the weather turns warm!!!! now, don't be like me and put it safely away for winter and forget where you put it!!!

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  4. MonicaMay 9, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    Very nice!!! I can barely get my husband to put on a coat! He goes from house to garage to warm car... {{sigh}} oh well. :)
    Love the yarn he chose as well.

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  5. kathy bMay 9, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    So so lovely. What a good idea to have HIM pick the yarn.

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  6. VeraMay 9, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    That is beautiful! So cool that your husband picked out the yarn. I'm hoping he doesn't need it for a number of months, but the way it's feeling.....

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  7. mamasmercantileMay 9, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    How wonderful to have so many memories linked to this beautiful make.

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  8. AnonymousMay 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    He picked a very handsome color. You just can't beat the feel of TOSH!!! Love the pattern you chose. It compliments the yarn perfectly.

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  9. TannaMay 9, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    He is going to love this cowl forever, Karen!! So beautiful. And wise to direct him to the Madelinetosh shelves. ;) Love that stuff. blessings ~ tanna

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  10. AnonymousMay 9, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    That is a wonderful color he chose and yay for going for Madtosh.

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  11. UnknownMay 10, 2017 at 5:38 PM

    This is beautiful!
    And how special it is that he chose the yarn for it.

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