Halloween afternoon, I met Tim on the Avenue for lunch. Although I hadn't finished weaving in the ends, I asked him to try on the cowl to check its size and took the opportunity to snap a pic. I think it looks smashing on him! It's nowhere near what he's been asking for, (a long blue scarf), but I gave it to him anyway. It was kindof a pre-thank you for helping me carve jack-o-lanterns for the bar. I had to beg for it back to tuck in the rest of the loose yarn, so he must've liked it!
I really like the idea of a continuous loop for a scarf, as it gives the wearer more options of how to wear it than a straight one. Plus, I think it's stylish and different without being too out there. The first cowl, as beautiful as it turned out, left something to be desired. As with most things I do in life, I felt I could've done better, and I was determined to prove it. I also wanted to make something in mistake rib stitch to see how the stitch would translate to John's O'Scarf. I hadn't found the yarn for that project yet, and I felt the need to work on it without being able to work on it. What resulted was the happiest mistake I have made since I began knitting!
Now for the pattern:
Noro Silk Garden Lite, 2 skeins. Shown in color 2011.
1 pair size 10 1/2 circular needles (I can't remember the length; maybe 24"?)
Finished size: approx 57" around and 6" wide (no blocking)
Cast on 165 sts. Place marker and join into a round, (being careful not to twist the stitches, of course). Knit 3 rounds. On 4th rd, knit the first stitch, then continue in P2, K2 rib until piece measures approximately 5 3/4"*. Knit last 3 rounds. Bind off using suspended BO method, weave in ends, and enjoy!
*Depending on how you choose to blend the colors when you change balls, it may be possible to work in rib pattern for another 1/2" to 1" before switching to stockinette. I did not want two stripes of orange so close together, and started a little further into the second ball, since the first color on that ball was orange.
2 comments:
It looks awesome! You should post this is a pattern for Ravelry users too :) I bet people are looking for something to do with leftover noro.
woah, i think this looks really cool! mary kate olsen used to wear a scarf that was a continuous loop, i think they're cool.
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