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!

23 comments:

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

    theprairiegirl.com

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

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

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

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

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

    But we are lacking those beautiful pashmina cowls.

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

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

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

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  19. 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. 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. 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. 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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