Yep. Over 17000 projects in Ravelry. The free Honey Cowl pattern is what one could call “popular.” This cowl was designed to accentuate the beauty of the Madelinetosh colors, and it does not disappoint!
My Honey Cowl is knit with Tosh DK, color Spectrum (132 gms, 297 yards, cast on 200 sts). I received this yarn from a good friend (Mary) who had it left over from a project. I was so obnoxious about my lust for this yarn, that she felt compelled to hand it over!
I thought about a number of projects that would work but landed on Honey because it showcases all the color variation in the yarn:
Look at those colors!! Though an easy pattern, it took me forever — it was very b o r i n g! Mine ended up being about 6.5 x 39 inches. It is very pretty and will go with several things. Yay! Thanks, Mary!! 🙂
On another note, I would like to share this cautionary tale. Another knitting peep finished up a beautiful bandana-type shawlette. Knit it, blocked it, was ready to wear it to work to add a little pop of color to jeans and a shirt. Unfortunately she had used the MAGIC KNOT (video link) to join two ends of yarn. It came undone.
I have seen this happen to several knitters on Ravelry and would warn others not to rely on this joining technique in knitting. It is meant to work when the finished product is held taut, but knitting is not taut! In its natural state, the yarn is relaxed. And often a bit slippery. The very short ends can work themselves apart. If I use this method (which is rare), I also leave the ends and work them into the knitting.
Luckily I was able to perform a minor surgical procedure on K’s lovely shawl!!
You can see my surgery from the wrong side because of the ends, but hopefully no one can spot it from the right side.
Other than the above I am in a bit of the fall doldrums. I am working on my sweater coat, which is very slow. Today I will be volunteering at Fall Fiber Festival at my old high school! It is very strange to go there…bad memories. Must forget.
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