August 24, 2011

Yarn Along - Soft As A Cloud Cowl


I am not an experienced knitter or an avid reader, but I've been wanting to participate in the yarn along hosted by small things. Typically not one for large and lengthy knitting projects, I have recently been working on a cowl. This is only my first project on circular needles, so it hasn't been a quick project so far. It's from the book More Last Minute Knitted Gifts called a soft as a cloud cowl. There were actually several pattern variations to choose from. I chose the open mock cable and spiral rib cowl.

The yarn used in the book was a beautiful cashmere yarn, but of course I wasn't going to spend a fortune on a project that I'll probably only wear a few times this fall and winter. I chose a gorgeous aqua-blue superwash merino, wisps of black intermingled with the blue. The color is called Southwest Gem. The yarn is Frolicking Feet from Done Roving Yarns.

Reading-wise, I've been filling in a mixed crossword puzzle book. Exciting, right? I'm a take-my-time kind of reader, so if I pick up a novel, I want to read something really intriguing. The last novel I read was Pride and Prejudice. Very romantic!
Posted by a little sparc
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Love the colorway. Looks like it's coming along very nicely. Glad you joined in!

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  2. pinkundineAugust 24, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    That yarn looks stunning, I love the colour. Looks like a really nice pattern too :)

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  3. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    That is an amazing colorway! So pretty.

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  4. karenAugust 24, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I really love the blue! Your project is lovely and cowls are so trendy right now, good choice!

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  5. ErinAugust 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Thank you so much for coming by Wild Whispers today! The blue is probably one of my favorite shades ever. You must come back and show it off when you are done!

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  6. Lori annAugust 25, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    such a beautiful blue, your cowl will be so pretty! i've made this pattern and really loved knitting it, you've reminded me i'd like to make another, maybe a christmas gift.

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  7. sylviaAugust 25, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    that cowl looks great especially in that colour! i think the more last minute knitted gifts as great projects! i made 3 elf hats already. but a cowl is always good especially for the coming season!

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  8. MisteaAugust 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I like the cowl in that colour and mock cables and twisted rib add texture giving some interest.
    Enjoy the knitting sure is pretty so far.

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