The Belated Cowl

[LimeRiot]

I started this cowl for MareMare back in July when she and I spent a crafty weekend together in WA with another friend. I had intended to finish it quickly so she could enjoy it as soon as fall arrived but... well... that didn't quite happen. I finally sewed the buttons on today, just 7 months later . Better late than never, I suppose!



The pattern is from Malabrigo Booklet 3 (http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/booklet3/). I used Cascade 128 yarn that I purchased from a shop near where we were staying in Pt Townsend.

I sewed the buttons onto the end because I liked the idea of wearing it like an infinity scarf or even unbuttoning and wearing it like a normal scarf. I realize now that I probably should have sewn the buttons onto the side instead to make it easier to wear as a cowl (Mare, feel free to move them if you want ).



The pattern includes a fair amount of cabling but otherwise it's really simple and the repeat is easy to remember.



I plan to make one of these for myself this year. It will probably take me at least 7 months to finish mine too! 

[kittykill]

It is beautiful!

[Leslieshappyheart]

Beautiful work, and I like that it can be worn different ways. Great!

[LimeRiot]

Thanks, Ladies!!

[annigirl22]

gorgeous I love the pattern. you did a wonderful job.

[MareMare]

I love it! Thanks Lime, I am so excited!   

[wendiek]

Very pretty, Lime!

I like the diversity of ways to wear it too.
You always make me want to learn to knit (properly), hahaha! 

[Phizzychick]

That's lovely! I love the colour and the versatility of it.

[MissingWillow]

You have mad knitting skills, LimeRiot!

[HSG]

Beautiful and that color is to die for.

[LimeRiot]

Thanks, All!

You always make me want to learn to knit (properly), hahaha! 

I wished we lived closer! We could have a stitchy meet-up .

[sweets4ever]

WOW, gorgeous!  The pattern, the color... everything!

[jillybeans]

That is so stinking cute, Lime!!!  <3

[rackycoo]

I love the pattern and the color! So pretty. 

[wendiek]

I wished we lived closer! We could have a stitchy meet-up .

Oh, YES! I wouldn't have any time left to sleep 

I'm afraid it will stay with dreaming about it Lime!
And I will stick to sneaky stalk you here on Craftster and your blog   

[sometimeshomemade]

This is lovely! I need to pass this along to my sister-in-law who is the knitter in our family and put my request in for next year's Christmas exchange!

[PaperBeau]

this is one amazing dual-puropose(!!) scarf/cowl! I love it, great colours, and the buttons are a great detail too

[rottenlittleboys]

So beautiful, gorgeous texture, lovely pattern.

I agree, better late than never on this gift.

[goktrose]

Love that scarf, it looks cozy! The buttons are so smart!

[playswithneedles]

wow, I love everything about it! The concept, the skill, the cables, the color! I wish I could knit, but alas, I'll stick to crocheting!

[LimeRiot]

wow, I love everything about it! The concept, the skill, the cables, the color! I wish I could knit, but alas, I'll stick to crocheting!

And I wish I could crochet!!

Thanks for all the kind words!

[alwaysinmyroom]

Worth the wait!  A very complex-looking pattern, nicely stitched, in yummy yarn in a beautiful color...it will look great on Mare!

(but you do need to make one for yourself as well...it is just too beautiful!)

[johnson.mom2two]

That is gorgeous! I love the color!

[EchoLin]

i love the color and the button. Nice !

[gingerpeachy]

This is quite lovely.  I love the buttons and cables.  Nicely done!

[jigdancer]

That is really pretty, and you did a loevly job. I've stayed away from cables in the past, but you said the pattern is an easy one. Is it easy enough to be a first cable project? As to it being belated...Haven't you ever given a half finished project with promises to finish it quickly? I think everyone in my family has had at least one Christmas present with pins or needles still in it!

[LimeRiot]

jigdancer, I think it would be a great project for learning cabling. There are only 2 cable stitches required for each right side row - one right and one left .

Cables are really easy once you get the hang of it! Give it a try!!

[bananaleg]

Gorgeous. The color is beautiful. The pattern is so. pretty. And your work is amazing, as per usual. Lucky, lucky MareMare.

[Craftica]

Very interesting idea, love it.