Serpentine Cowl

 


I finished this lovely cowl a few days ago and finally it's dry enough to give the project a proper photo shoot. If you haven't knit this heartwarmer pattern yet you should, it's fun. I did not change needles sizes for the different stitch patterns - I used size four throughout. I blocked this cowl to be wider than longer hoping there would be less 'bulk' around my neck. 

I highly recommend this pattern and the wool, Knit Picks Twill was wonderful to work with! I have one and a half skeins left over for maybe a hat or a pair of mitts, how lucky am I?

What are you working on this week?



Comments

  1. BonnyFebruary 24, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    This looks to be the perfect FO for keeping you warm while on walks. I hope you wear it most happily!

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  2. AsKatKnitsFebruary 24, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    Oh Karen! It is gorgeous! I just love the color of this one! (I wear mine all the time... it is just the perfect thing!)

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  3. LeftycrafterFebruary 24, 2021 at 9:38 AM

    How pretty that is. So many great pattern interests on it.

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  4. MarthaFebruary 24, 2021 at 11:33 AM

    You did an amazing job on that, it's beautiful!

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  5. BarwitzkiFebruary 24, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    Splendid. I like the beautiful patterns next to each other ... wonderfully playful. I can well imagine that it is a pleasure to wear.
    I sew a shoulder bag and am outside a lot ... because nowadays spring is 18 degrees with us... and that has to be used ... because maybe winter is coming back ??? Many greetings to you.

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  6. StefanieFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:49 PM

    Yay! It is such a wonderful finish! I have to look up the pattern now.

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  7. JaneFebruary 24, 2021 at 8:07 PM

    That cowl is a beauty. I imagine you are really enjoying it. This evening I will weave in the ends on my purple sweater. The second sock leg is almost ready for the heel and I have one hand knitted on a pair of knits. Oh yes and the scrappy throw. I need to take myself in hand and finish something. Lately I have cast-on -itis. Too many WIPS doesn't work well for me.

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  8. JaneFebruary 24, 2021 at 8:08 PM

    That should read mitts instead of knits. OOps.

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  9. mamasmercantileFebruary 25, 2021 at 4:32 AM

    It is beautiful, love both the pattern and the colour. A great project and will make a great set with mitts.

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  10. Caffeine GirlFebruary 25, 2021 at 3:39 PM

    That is just beautiful. I really have to make one of these! The color you chose really shows off the pattern.

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  11. kathy bFebruary 25, 2021 at 6:19 PM

    It is gorgeous. I am knitting with a similar color.

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  12. Judy S.February 25, 2021 at 7:32 PM

    Nice cowl! I love patterned cowls because they are fun to knit. Now I need to check out your pattern! Thx.

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  13. CathieJFebruary 25, 2021 at 9:38 PM

    That cowl is gorgeous!

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  14. VeraFebruary 26, 2021 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful finish Karen! Just lovely. Enjoy having the warmth of it wrapped around your neck. I'm working on the smocking stitch on mine and am enjoying that!

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  15. GraceFebruary 26, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    What a beautiful pattern! I'm currently working on a poncho by Casapinka called Magical Thinking. I chose it because it entails a lot of different stitch patterns and it has been a good learning experience for me. : )

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  16. MeredithFebruary 26, 2021 at 7:28 PM

    It is gorgeous! Well done!

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  17. MarthaMarch 1, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    Love it!!

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