Hope you all are avoiding the flu season. unfortunately I was taken, thrown down and trampled upon. Or so it seemed. I should post a "tips on dealing with the flu" section. I would not have survived without the Internet at my fingertips. Whenever I had a question but didn't want to call the doctor just in case it was a stupid question ( I know there's no such thing as a stupid question!) or because I knew they would just say you need to make an appointment, I would google my symptoms and actually learned a lot. But of course I made certain they were reputable sites.
Here's a little information on a bulky cowl I've been working on. I used Bernat Roving. It has a warm natural feel to it. 80% acrylic and 20% wool. Took it for a test drive this cold morning and its a keeper. I made two sizes cause I'm still trying to find the perfect number of cast on's for cowls. And of course being bulky yarn, which I rarely knit with, the gauge will still be off. Oh well it was fun and I'm pleased with the results.
Bulky Blue Cowl Pattern
(The raw basics)
Size 8 circular needles
Bernat Roving - cobalt
Pattern worked in multiples of 5.
Co 60 or 70 sts
Join in rnd and work in rib pattern till measures 12-13 inches
Rib Pattern
Knit 2, Purl 3
Bind off and tuck in the ends. Be sure no end show on the inside in case you choose to fold it over as like a turtle neck.
By the way...I like both sizes. Depends on if you need close or closer warmth. I assume with wear and time they will even stretch a bit.
That's it. Hope you enjoy. The best part now is you can tweak it to suit your fancy.
Here's a little information on a bulky cowl I've been working on. I used Bernat Roving. It has a warm natural feel to it. 80% acrylic and 20% wool. Took it for a test drive this cold morning and its a keeper. I made two sizes cause I'm still trying to find the perfect number of cast on's for cowls. And of course being bulky yarn, which I rarely knit with, the gauge will still be off. Oh well it was fun and I'm pleased with the results.
Bulky Blue Cowl Pattern
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| bulky blue cowl |
Size 8 circular needles
Bernat Roving - cobalt
Pattern worked in multiples of 5.
Co 60 or 70 sts
Join in rnd and work in rib pattern till measures 12-13 inches
Rib Pattern
Knit 2, Purl 3
Bind off and tuck in the ends. Be sure no end show on the inside in case you choose to fold it over as like a turtle neck.
By the way...I like both sizes. Depends on if you need close or closer warmth. I assume with wear and time they will even stretch a bit.
That's it. Hope you enjoy. The best part now is you can tweak it to suit your fancy.
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