Nov 16, 2011

FO: Evelyn Cowl

Last week, I blogged about getting back to knitting from my year of projects list and having just added the Evelyn Cowl, I was excited to cast on. This is such a lovely pattern -- easy to remember but complex enough to keep the knitter engaged (and happy).




While the pattern calls for several rows of eyelet, the cowl doesn't become too lacy which I really like. Combined with a terrific yarn such as Berocco Alpaca, this cowl is a luxurious and elegant accessory that can be dressed up or down.  I wanted to show you a side-ways close-up of Miranda in the cowl to give you a bit of the stitch detail. I cast-on and finished this little beauty in one night with one skein -- how perfect is that? 


Here's the big question:  do I gift this gorgeous cowl or keep it for myself?  Hmmm....
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9 comments:

  1. grandmastatusNovember 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I am so bummed that my only Ultra Alpaca in stash is muddy brown. :/

    I say keep it, but then I don't know how long your xmas knit list is...

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  2. JulieNovember 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    what a gorgeous, gorgeous cowl!! I love the colour, and the garter and eyelet combo looks perfect.

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  3. autumngeishaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Lovely! It looks so pretty and warm at the same time. Ultra Alpaca is one of my favorite winter yarns and that color is gorgeous.

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  4. craftivoreNovember 16, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Cute cowl! I've been trying to cast on for a cowl too, I need some instant gratification right now.

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  5. krishaNovember 17, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Beautiful-a perfect gift to yourself maybe?

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  6. PumpkinNovember 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Mmmmm, Berroco Ultra Alpaca is my all time favorite yarn. What a wonderful choice for the pattern! It has never occurred to me to make a scarf/cowl with it before, now I have to!

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  7. Marie/Underground CrafterNovember 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Hard to decide! Does it match your coat? If so, I say keep it!

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  8. GerryARTNovember 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Gorgeous model, Gorgeous cowl.
    Wonderful color.
    Keep or not,
    Share or not.
    Aha ! ! ! It's quick, it's easy
    MAKE ANOTHER ! ! ! !

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  9. LouiseNovember 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Perhaps make two? One for you and one for Miranda? It looks so lovely on her! Thought of you last week when I was reduced to buying a cowl...nowhere near as beautiful as yours!

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