Looped Cowl



I know that I said that I wanted this cowl done by Christmas Day.  Well, the knitting was done by Christmas however the blocking did not occur until after the company left.  So it goes when the house is full of guests.

I am thrilled with how this cowl turned out.  This is the fifth cowl (kept one) and honestly I see a sixth one in the midst.  I like that it doubles around the neck for some warmth and using a skein of soft special fingering weight wool is a treat to myself.



Ravelry notes


Happy New Year!!!

Comments

  1. BonnyJanuary 1, 2020 at 9:41 AM

    I'm glad to see you greeting the New Year with some lovely warm knitting around your neck!

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  2. wisps of wordsJanuary 1, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    Lovely to see you!!!!

    I do wish I could knit, to make myself items like this!!!! I would have to use other than wool yarn, as I am allergic to wool. But there are plenty of those.

    Enjoy! That you are able to do this art of knitting.

    Happy, Healthy, Joyful New Year!
    *~~~~~~*~~~~~~*

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  3. sustainablemumJanuary 1, 2020 at 3:48 PM

    I love a cowl that winds round your neck twice they are toasty warm. Yours looks lovely hope it keeps you warm in the cold months ahead.

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  4. kathy bJanuary 1, 2020 at 7:21 PM

    It is a great color. Love the finish. NICE WORK!

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  5. JaneJanuary 1, 2020 at 8:22 PM

    Such pretty texture in your latest cowl. It's a good color for you so I'm glad you kept it. Happy New Year.

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  6. mamasmercantileJanuary 2, 2020 at 8:04 AM

    As always such beautiful work Karen. Love the colour. Happy New Year.

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  7. AsKatKnitsJanuary 2, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful knitting, Karen! I love the color and it looks lovely on you!

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  8. EileenJanuary 2, 2020 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful, the color is fantastic! And, how fun to have a finish for 2020.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2020 at 11:54 AM

    That's a great cowl and (not a surprise, I guess) I love that color!

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  10. AriaJanuary 2, 2020 at 12:47 PM

    Wow that is lovely. I love the texture in he stitch pattern. That is something I need to learn, texture. I mostly work with fair isle.

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  11. LisaJanuary 2, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful color! I do like how it can be doubled. Happy New Year!

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  12. MeredithJanuary 2, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    It is gorgeous! I love the pattern and the color of yarn is perfect. Enjoy and Happy New Year.

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  13. HonoréJanuary 7, 2020 at 1:57 PM

    Stunning! Wear in great health! and Happy New Year to you!

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  14. StefanieJanuary 8, 2020 at 7:09 PM

    This cowl looks amazing! I love how when you wore it its eyelets really pop.

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