here a cowl, there a cowl, everywhere a cowl, cowl
Saturday, May 17, 2008Wow. I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for all of my sweet comments on Ruby. Thank you so much! Every single one of them brought a huge smile to my face. 
I actually made this cowl back at the beginnin of February. Or the end of January. I really can't remember, but sometime around then.
They're everywhere though. And who doesn't have an extra skein of yarn hanging around to whip one of these babies up. Kim and Heather (among others) have made Grassy designed by the talented Larissa. Then there is the all famous Gloria. A definite winner. How about the Doloras Park Cowl? Super cute. And then there is Confection designed be the very talented Kirsten. Check out the flickr group for others you may like. As Mrs. Frick said, Cowls are the new scarf.
I used the basic pattern from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, using Classic Elite, Charmed. The softest coziest yarn ever. I did a gauge for the yarn, and came up with the number of stitches to make it the same measurements as the one in the book. 20 X 13. So, I got 4 stitches to the inch, therefore, I cast on 80 stitches. (4 x 20) See, you can use any yarn you have at home just sitting around looking pretty. And looking like it should become another cowl.
I used the basic pattern from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, using Classic Elite, Charmed. The softest coziest yarn ever. I did a gauge for the yarn, and came up with the number of stitches to make it the same measurements as the one in the book. 20 X 13. So, I got 4 stitches to the inch, therefore, I cast on 80 stitches. (4 x 20) See, you can use any yarn you have at home just sitting around looking pretty. And looking like it should become another cowl. I was going to share our cookie of the week from this past week, but I am all linked out.
Back Monday with Sea salt Brownies. Enjoy the weekend!
42 comments
no, no, no! i need the sea salt brownies right now! sigh.
ReplyDelete(love the cowl. will have to make one before the fall.)
AWESOME!!! I am so making one of these for myself next trip to the lys. Thanks!
ReplyDeletelovely! it's simple yet chic:o)
ReplyDeleteI'm not too into cowls, I think they make my face look fat. But yours is very pretty. The yarn looks quite soft.
ReplyDeleteOOOh I love how it looks. I have that book and wasn't sure if they would look "stupid" but I see one being made here in the near future.
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteSea Salt Brownies?? Way! I have Sea Salt!
ReplyDeleteI love how soft your cowl looks. Is a denim jacket a prerequisite? Cuz, I think I might need to buy one. I grudgingly jumped on the cowl bandwagon. Now I'm trying the smoke ring. Funny since it's, um, almost Summer. Next up? An Icelandic blanket!
The cowl looks wonderful and they seem very popular at the moment. Perhaps I need to knit one for the Melbourne weather we are having right now.
ReplyDeleteSea salt you say...okay,I will be over...these sound too good.now,for the cowl...way cute!
ReplyDeleteI recently cleaned out my yarn stash and was appalled by the number of single skeins I have. Oh the cowls I can make!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
It looks great and I think I would be up for it if our weather hadn't already transitioned into short/ tank weather. It is hard to think of warm, fuzzy yarn when I break a sweat just buckling kids in car seats. Enjoy yours - I love the creamy color.
ReplyDeleteLuv that you kept it so simple and classic! :o)
ReplyDeleteHow about I have "yet" to make a cowl!! (b/c I will one day this year! LOL)
oooh I love it! I like the 'plain-ness' of yours, but I mean that in a nice way :-) I love that saying, the cowl is the new scarf. Like the fingerless gloves, I might just have to get on the band wagon and knit one, even though I wouldn't be able to wear it for months here - it will be over 90 here tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the cookies too.
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I love the cowl. I get so frustrated that I can't knit every time I come and visit you. but in the best way possible, you know? you are so good at what you do and your photographs are top notch.
ReplyDeleteoh, i have been thinking about these cowls. I love them. that yarn looks so cozy! I may have to treat myself.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that you look wonderful in everything you knit! There are things that I've made and never worn because they don't look right. But everything looks fantastic on you. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is your insomniac pal, and I am here to tell you that I just love your cowl!! And I am sorry that you are all linked out, it can be exhausting, can't it?;)
ReplyDeleteSuper classy and chic as usual!!
ReplyDeleteCowls are one of my favourite things, so easy to knit and so nice to wear!
ReplyDeleteCute! I have lot of single skeins that would be great for something like this!
ReplyDeleteThat yarn looks so cuddly soft!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out!
I'm in disbelief that my Gloria cowl is even mentioned in a post next to your awe inspiring Ruby! She takes my breath away. I actually needed resuscitation after seeing her.
ReplyDeletethat yarn looks so lovely! you are making me want to knit.
ReplyDeleteLove the cowl...long live the cowl...
ReplyDeleteI have a rather, erm, large chest...and therefore have to be careful not to add bulk to that area. Scarves are an issue! (I also once closed a scarf in a car door and nearly killed myself.)
So, bring on the cowls!
This looks lovely, and super soft, just like a cowl should be!
beautiful, leslie! i bet that the charmed is a perfect match for cowlness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great look, Les! And I'm sure it feels so nice and soft around your neck.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Leslie. I think I need to make another...
ReplyDeleteWow.. that looks like the ultimate neck warmer; love the color and the softness!
ReplyDeletethis cowl looks so soft and cozy! i love it!
ReplyDeleteOk, I give in to cowl madness. Yours is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBRING ON THE SEA SALT BROWNIES!!!
I'll so have to make one! Love the look. I like to walk and knit in the Summer, a mindless project like that is just the thing!
ReplyDeletei love the soft off white color - cowls are just popping up everwhere!!!
ReplyDeleteDid you say brownies!?!
ReplyDeleteI don't see any...!
...love the cowl - a must knit! Hey, what has happened to Shelly & her blog? ...miss her!
ReplyDeleteis taht u wearing the cowl ? oh my, u can be a model, lovly pic and it makes me wanted to knit it.
ReplyDeleteThat cowl is absolutely pretty on you!
ReplyDeleteThat is a perfect cowl. Really pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I didn't think I'd be much of a cowl person and now, I can't stop. Do you see what that JulieFrick has done??? We are all cowling fools. But at least we look hip and cute!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Leslie!! Now that I'm spinning up some single skeins of handspun, I'm going to be delving into the cowl pattern treasure trove----thank you for all the links!
ReplyDeleteGreat cowl, I have an extra skein or two that might need to be put to some good use cowling!
ReplyDeleteI think the cowl fever is spreading. :)
ReplyDeleteYours looks great! I love wearing mine. So comfy.
I'm having a bit of a cowl obsession lately, and this one looks lovely and warm. I think it will be next on my list! Thanks for all the excellent cowl links.
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