Category Archives: Scarves and Cowls

Two Striped Turtlenecks

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Ever since I conquered both the increase method and rolling edges, I’ve been anxious to knit another Basic Neckwarmer for the Warm Hands Network! I picked this pair of yarns because the olive matches some of the specks in the … Continue reading →

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Wooly Neckwarmers: Basic and Ambitus

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

As soon as I started binding off my first Basic Neckwarmer I knew I had a major case of curling edges! And since the yarn, Phildar Pegase 206, is an acrylic/wool blend, I wasn’t sure whether simple wet blocking would fix … Continue reading →

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A Wooly Challenge

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

When I sort through a bag of donated yarn… or a thrift store or tag sale haul, I often discover a few scrap balls or skeins of wool. Over time I’ve accumulated a wool stash destined for charity knitting. Sadly … Continue reading →

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Just What He Wanted, Just in Time

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

My darling husband asked me to knit him a pair of fingerless mitts to wear to work and a tight-fitting cowl for snow-blowing from this wool/alpaca blend yarn. I looked forward to working with such a soft, smooth yarn. It … Continue reading →

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Just a Couple Pairs of Fingerless Mitts, Please

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

My darling husband loves everything I’ve ever knitted for him, including the four pairs of little fingerless mitts I made a few years ago. He has loved them so much, some, like these, are looking very tired. They’re quick knits, … Continue reading →

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Like my Mittens?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

I’m enjoying my striped cowl and mittens. I’m so happy with the way they turned out and their colors perk up my dark green coat just they way I had hoped! I got compliments the very first time I wore … Continue reading →

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Is it Spring or Isn’t it?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

According to my calendar, I did not meet my self-imposed deadline of completing DH’s woolen balaclava before spring arrived at sunrise today, March 20th. However, spring doesn’t make it here until tomorrow, March 21st, according to Wikipedia, so maybe I … Continue reading →

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Before Spring Arrives

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

It was 65° F today, but I’m going to talk about the hand-knit woolen accessories DH wears when he’s clearing snow or using the snowblower. I can tell he loves the hats, mittens, and cowl I have knitted by the … Continue reading →

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Self-Striping Mittens, I Wish

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

I just wanted a pair of mittens to wear with my new cowl. Since the yarn, Bernat Mosaic, has long color changes I knew that my mittens, with a smaller circumference, would have wider stripes than my cowl, but I … Continue reading →

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My Cowl, My Way

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Late last year I chose to knit the Lichen Cowl by Lauren Weinhold as my first cowl. I used Bernat Mosaic in the Spectrum colorway, which is a self-patterning yarn, so I didn’t need to alternate between two colors of … Continue reading →

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