You may recall my Vintage Velvet Scarf. It is a thing of wonder! The soft, velvety fabric is unbelievable. When I bought the yarn, I first purchased the right color (Chianti) but in the “Touch Me Lux” version – which has sparkles in it. That was not the look I was going for, so I set it aside. I finally got inspired to knit it up because of the holidays (my one small burst of holiday spirit) – the color is so festive. I found the pattern Adama, and thought it might work.
I needed to enlarge the pattern, or so I thought, because of the shrinkage that occurs with felting. I doubt it was necessary! Also, there is a lace pattern in there somewhere — completely obscured by the felting process!! Probably a lot of extra knitting and effort for nothing.
You can see from the pictures that the back is much narrower than the front — it is a cowl with a cowl neck!! Brilliant!! A cowl within a cowl!! I knit this in three days — a very quick knit that could be finished in time for Christmas. If you follow the pattern as written, 300 yards of lovely worsted would work.
And, today is my anniversary. Yay!! 34 years and counting…
PS to Susan: you asked for it!
PPS to Cindy: I did get married in a hand-knit, white mohair sweater — I don’t remember the yarn but it was a lightweight, silky mohair (not Le Gran, something “fancier!”). Since it was a December wedding I needed something warm!
PPS to Suzan: Our wedding was a study in frugality! The entire wedding (our clothes, wedding rings, food, music, venue, JP, liquor, flowers, etc.) was less than $700! Far less than a wedding dress today!
I have looked at this pattern, but decided not to buy it. Now, looking at your cowl in the lovely rich color, I need to reconsider. I think I have yarn in my stash that would almost be as lovely as your yarn. You always inspire me! Merry Christmas!
Comment by Mary Jo — December 18, 2016 @ 3:28 pm
Happy Anniversary!
Comment by Surly — December 18, 2016 @ 6:31 pm
Happy Anniversary, Susan and John!
Comment by Kathy W. — December 18, 2016 @ 11:04 pm
Happy Anniversary- love the cowl. I had to add it to my cart.
Comment by Robin F. — December 18, 2016 @ 11:48 pm
Happy anniversary! What was your wedding day like? Any chance of a “then” photo?
This cowl is so rich!
Comment by Susan — December 19, 2016 @ 9:11 am
Happy Anniversary. Love the cowl. Maybe the lace helped with the drape of the cowl(s).
Comment by Bertha Mallard — December 19, 2016 @ 10:32 am
I love the wedding Photo. Did you get married in a sweater? How perfect was that?! Ive been married for 36 years myself. I knit or sew almost every day. Have continued happiness in everything you do. I appreciate your blog so much. Thank you for it.
Comment by Cindy — December 19, 2016 @ 11:27 am
Happy anniversary!
Comment by nadine L. — December 19, 2016 @ 12:34 pm
Thanks for the picture! La Grange mohair, perchance?
Comment by Susan — December 19, 2016 @ 7:52 pm
I do love that wedding picture – please continue to show it each year. For one thing, it is a good illustration to my youngest daughter of beautiful wedding garb without a Say Yes to the Dress dress. The baby’s breath in your hair sets off the sweater so beautifully.
Comment by suzanstew — December 19, 2016 @ 8:24 pm
Late to the party, but the wishes for a happy anniversary are still true – or maybe better, for another happy year. I love the new cowl. I don’t know if the extra work for the lace was “worth it”, but it certainly does add textural interest that makes the cowl more beautiful.
Comment by Pam — December 21, 2016 @ 4:59 am
The matching aviators are the best part! I had me a pair back in the day…
Comment by Mary Lou — December 21, 2016 @ 11:49 am