07 January 2010

cowls for the cold

For ages it seemed every village in England had been blanketed in snow except Teddington. But now we have our very own white stuff. Hurrah!

And this of course necessitates new winter accessories. Hence the Pashmina Cowl from Joelle Hoverson's Last-Minute Knitted Gifts:

I knit the cowl using the suggested yarn, Joseph Galler Pashmina I, which is unbelievably soft. And while it drapes beautifully, the cowl can also be folded in half and worn standing up when bitter winds blow.

As I seem incapable of making just one of anything (think Lounge Pants...ahem, cough, cough!) I knit one up in gray as well:

So I'm all ready for more snow--please? Because a few centimeters just isn't enough!

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23 comments:

  1. dottycookie7 January 2010 at 13:37

    (Whispers) It is nice to know there's someone else wishing for more snow. I'm about to cast on a new hat!

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  2. Gina7 January 2010 at 13:43

    I love the cowl but I don't want more snow... at least not until I can heat my house properly.

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  3. Anonymous7 January 2010 at 14:06

    Many years ago I lived in a house on Blackmore's Grove, and went to Collis school, and now I live on Exmoor - couldn't resist telling you that since I noticed you're in Teddington... love the cowls, you've almost inspired me to start knitting.

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  4. Unknown7 January 2010 at 15:52

    Twice as nice. Do you know? I have that book and this just doesn't ring a bell which must mean that I like yours better than in the the book. Off to get the book out now, I definitely need one, or even two, of these.

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  5. Jennifer7 January 2010 at 16:13

    They are beautiful and look so cozy. Great job, hope you stay warm in the snow.

    theprairiegirl.com

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  6. Karen J7 January 2010 at 19:26

    Just lovely! Where did you get your yarn, Kristina? I've been eyeing up this pattern for a while.

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  7. Hilary7 January 2010 at 19:37

    Teddington! That's where the Thai restaurant is that got knocked out of The F Word last night! Ever been there? :)

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  8. skirmishofwit7 January 2010 at 21:43

    Those are gorgeous! I love both colours - I wouldn't want just one either :)

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  9. Ali7 January 2010 at 21:50

    So soft and snuggly. You can have some of our snow - the novelty is wearing off fast.

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  10. dragonfly7 January 2010 at 21:56

    Now they look wonderfully soft. Just the thing for hiding scars, I think!

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  11. The domestic novice7 January 2010 at 22:11

    Your cowl looks so snug. Surbiton can report that the dusting turned into proper snow but is still shy of a shoe in depth. It has now turned into black ice. Curses. But snow none the less. Cat x

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  12. Rhiannon7 January 2010 at 22:11

    Can you send some of that snow to me please? We've only got icey rubbish...
    (and I agree with dottycookie)

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  13. Bee7 January 2010 at 23:46

    Please come to West Berkshire! We've got loads of snow.

    But we are lacking those beautiful pashmina cowls.

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  14. Darlene8 January 2010 at 00:27

    So simple and so gorgeous! Lovely to see your projects showing up on Ravelry. D x

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  15. Alexis8 January 2010 at 03:14

    I need one--we're going to get snow tonight!

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  16. walter and me8 January 2010 at 09:26

    Beautiful - I especially love the grey. I've knitted one of these last year, and wear it loads. And here's to snow! I LOVE it. More please!
    D x

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  17. Gigi8 January 2010 at 14:21

    Oh very pretty! I've been wanting to find a pattern for a cowl that doesn't curl up (as it seems all mine do ;-(). Looks like this one stands up well?
    Blessings,
    G

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  18. Angel Jem8 January 2010 at 14:24

    Did you get your more snow? Love the cowls, very classy.

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  19. silverpebble8 January 2010 at 18:49

    Oh lovely lovely lovely. Clever you! I wish I were able to make somnething so snuggly. I can cosy up to a necklace!

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  20. Lynn8 January 2010 at 21:12

    Ooh, cozy and beautiful!! Is there some sort of knitted band one can make to wrap around one's head and cover one's nose? Because it seems it's my nose that is perpetually cold lately...

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  21. Vintage Reading10 January 2010 at 19:12

    Ooh beige and grey, love those colours. I like the cowl but I don't have the height to carry them off. Even cowl neck jumpers don't hang right on me!

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  22. Anonymous11 January 2010 at 10:46

    Very elegant!

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  23. Anonymous11 January 2010 at 15:26

    Beautiful cowls, Kristina! HOWEVER. How can you possibly compete with this:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33541268&ref=fp_feat_1

    Really, how???

    *snicker*

    :)

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