Pattern: My Kind of Town Cowl
Needles: 12mm
Yarn:Belle Valleé Wools 4-Ply 100% Wool (thanks to Canary Sanctuary for the yarn!)
Mods: None
Notes: Such a simple pattern, so much immediate love!! I've worn this cowl pretty much every day since I finished it- and it only took me a couple days to knit it. Not everyone would love my yarn choice- it's not the softest wool in the world, but my sensitive skin still loves wool. Me and wool, we're tight.
One of the best things the designer did was include lots of photos on the different ways it can be worn. Because when you're first finished, it just looks like a garter stitch tube, and that's not particularly inspiring. The pictures above and the picture below show my two favourite ways of wearing it:
I can't say enough good things about this- it's the perfect quick knit, and a fabulous beginner project if you know some new knitters who need a simple and satisfying project to begin with. And if you are looking for quick holiday gifts, I can't recommend these enough!
29 comments:
Ooo, I love it! I'm definitely going to have to make this one!
Love it! Nice knit.
Oh it's so so cute! I love how you can wear it like a tiny poncho, too, and it doesn't look like a granny poncho.
Versatile pattern love! I bet that would look cute as a half hood/half scarf, too, for when it gets really cold.
I really do love that! Thanks for the link, too.
that's so pretty! it looks great on you!
Super cute! I might have to make one too--looks like such a quick, fun project.
Wow! That is super cute! I am going to shamelessly copy you for sure.
Yum! Perfect for all the snow we just got too!
hmm I might need to queue this pattern! looks lovely!
very cute! i may have to make this myself...
Oh, lovely! Whoever photographed you did an amazing job - it really sells the versatility of that piece, which I wouldn't have given much thought to if I'd just seen it as a knit object. Awesome work!
The cowl looks great! I'm going to have to take a closer look at that pattern.
On an unrelated note: I totally know where you were for that photoshoot :)
Absolutely perfect. Thanks for the link
Love it Julie! Looks fabulous on you! I think I might make one out of my first handspun :D me@salihan.com
What an adorable, versatile knit!! It looks very cool over the shoulders. What great photos, too! Is that a book store?
Great idea -- and nice to see it on you, since I'm not sure whether my imagination would carry a garter tube to fashionable heights.
It's really pretty! I like the versatility!
that is so cute! I love it.
I love that you can wear it differently!
Julie, it's absolutely gorgeous!! (and so are you!) I'm so glad you posted this pattern link, it's perfect for a learn to knit party I'm hosting. I was trying to find something that would be quick, easy and stylish. This is perfect!
So cute! and versatile! What a great staple to your winter accessories.
Gorgeous! And what cute pics!
You look so cute in it! And of course, your FO is super cute too!
I love your FO of the pattern! It is really flattering to have people whose taste I admire greatly knit my design. I can't wait for modification monday!
i love that! I need one for myself!
Love it! :)
love it --I just finished this a while back as well, but mine's not nearly as nice... :)
What a lovely cowl! I wish it got cold enough here for bulky yarn. :( Today's forecast - a brisk...86 degrees.
I've been thinking about making something like this, too! We must be on the same wavelenght or something... Its so simple yet stylish, too. Love it!
Very inspiring! I think I just might be knitting up a tube or two for Christmas gifts :)
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