Sally has been working on some big projects, but some of mine have tended more toward instant gratification. I knew the minute I saw Merope’s Cowl by Romi Hill that I would make it. I love the large holes and pointy edges! It is an extra addition to the 7 Small Shawls to Knit collection (which I highly recommend as a source of some stunning designs). I used the yarn I bought recently: Maiden Hair. It took far less than half the skein.
Lettie hates cowls — she claims they give her that crazy headless look!
Close up
I changed the start to 3×2 rib and then substituted a different lace pattern for the kitten paws — I have just done too many of those lately (Braided Glory x 2, Fylleryd). I do love the holes 😉 . I just hope it doesn’t look like a clown collar. I think if it is worn under something and just the center shows it will be gorgeous.
Next time I will share the project that will not end…
Wow, that color is stunning. What a sweet knit!
Comment by twinsetellen — August 17, 2011 @ 10:55 pm
Very pretty cowl, but Lettie is right!
Comment by Wool free and Lovin' knit — August 18, 2011 @ 8:44 am
Uh. . . clown color? No.
It’s just beautiful!
Comment by Kym — August 18, 2011 @ 10:29 am
COLLAR. That should’ve said COLLAR.
Comment by Kym — August 18, 2011 @ 10:30 am
I love that pattern. And the Color is really beautiful!
Melanie
Comment by Melanie — August 18, 2011 @ 12:14 pm
I love the cowl, it is beautiful. I will have to make it. Love it!!! Good job!
Comment by folksmith — August 18, 2011 @ 7:53 pm
Actually I love the big holes. Let that edging show.
Comment by valerie — August 19, 2011 @ 12:15 pm
I don’t think it looks like a clown collar at all. And I consider myself an expert, having designed and knit one. (It’s been frogged. There is unpublished photographic evidence, however. I am nothing if not optimistic, and it was pretty on the needles, so I was hopeful until I actually saw it on myself. CLOWN!)
Comment by Cathy-Cate — August 20, 2011 @ 12:29 pm
It’s beautiful. And I love the color!! Great work!
Comment by Lisle — August 20, 2011 @ 11:23 pm