With this chiller weather, I have felt like picking up the knitting needles and doing some more work on cowls. I don't mind having the yarn sit on my lap when we have the rainy cool temperatures and this way they will be done and ready to wear once the real autumn rolls around!
I have been trying to use up my stash...my stash of fabric, my stash of craft supplies and my stash of yarn. Sometimes we can get a little bogged down by enough projects that will last well past death!
Starting this cowl a while ago, I felt the need to pick it up again and finish it. I have to say it is a very easy pattern and in no time I was casting off. I used yarn from the stash and although I liked how the variegation worked out at the top of the cowl, I am not sure about the lower half......the colors tended to gather in 'blocks' as you can see.
Oh well, I can at least say that this is another UFO completed and if all else fails, I can wear it around the farm! Oh gosh, I really need to update my Ravelry page!
I do think I will make another with yarn that would be better suited to this project. What can I finish up now while the rain won't quit?
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Debbie, I love your cowl! I think the colors are pretty and I like the variation in pattern. Very nice! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharla! Now I am just hoping I won't have to wear it at least for a while. Have a great day!
DeleteI can relate to having unfinished projects. Good job using your stash! The cowl looks nice and cozy for cool weather.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristi, glad I am not the only one with unfinished projects!
DeleteVery cute and you look great in it. I myself can't wear anything around my neck like that. Too much heat for me. You know........always on a personal trip to the tropics.......or hot flashes!
ReplyDeleteLOL, yes Deannie, I have that problem too!
DeleteI think it looks fine.
ReplyDeleteI like the way the colors
came out!
Melinda
Aww, thanks Melinda...I appreciate it!
DeleteThose colors look great! But I know how it is, sometimes you just want a certain feel. The rain sure is good for helping us get things done, depending on what that something is, of course. Thanks for stopping at Quirky Vistas. I'm not exactly sure what to do with the metal cabinets you mentioned. I really have no indoor space for them right now. Probably the garage for the time being. Any ideas? Will you ever use yours?
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz. No plans for the metal cabinets?! I thought you would have a ton of ideas. I am thinking to use them outside somehow....unfortunately I am at my Mother's for most of the summer due to a family emergency and cannot do anything with them at all since I am not at home. *sigh* but I was hoping you would have some great ideas! LOL Now I have to put my thinking cap on!
DeleteThis looks great.. and I just love that you used your stash.. I think I need to do a stash bust soon.. it's completely out of Control!
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Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Glad I joined the hop Amie! Yes, isn't it amazing how the stash keeps growing?! LOL
DeleteDoesn't it feel great to finish a project that's been sitting around.....there are many of those around here. I love the pretty colors. It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty -- it's been cool here too and I would have appreciated having one of these to wear! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Rural Thursdays this week, Debbie.
This is such a great idea! I would love to try something like this.
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Thought id stop in and say hello, so greetings folks from the Amish community of Lebanon,Pa. Richard
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