Malabrigo Pagoda Cowl
I think I've mentioned before why I am so hopeless in my desire to become a stashless knitter - I'll fall in love with a yarn (it's the color I see first) and I buy ONE skein in the belief that I will find a just-right pattern for it eventually. And I do. And I did:
Heather knit this cowl with the gorgeous "Vaa" colorway in the Malabrigo. And then I remembered that Vanessa had knit one too. I'm just a little late to the party. I'd already used some of the Pagoda to knit a ball, but I was confident I'd have enough left over to knit the cowl.
The pattern, Birthday Cowl, is from Nova's blog, Novamade. I used a Size 8 (5mm) circular needle and didn't make any modifications to the pattern. Mine is about 9 inches tall; I didn't measure the opening, but since it goes over my head, it's just right. I'll be shipping this to my mom because it's already cold in Cowiche. (Jayne, don't show her this blog entry please!)
Here's a less artsy shot of the cowl -- it's a more accurate color too.
I've got a few other cowl patterns in my queue and a lot of potential necks to warm! Have you knit one yet?
Comments
oh,have knit a few ;-))...fun knits and great gifts,too. love yours!
Posted by: Theresa | October 25, 2008 05:22 PM
Cowls are the greatest! I just finished one for myself (though if my nephew likes it, it's his) and plan to make more. Already have the B'day Cowl in my queue.
Posted by: Luise | October 25, 2008 06:27 PM
Perfect color on you!
Posted by: Jennie | October 25, 2008 07:45 PM
I have never knit one, but I have a lot of Yankee necks that would most likely love them! Thanks for sharing and it is beautiful!
Posted by: Lisa | October 25, 2008 10:00 PM
Very nice! I like the diagonal striping effect.
Posted by: Sallie | October 26, 2008 10:10 AM
I love it! Enough that I added it to my queue and am about to print the pattern. :)
Posted by: Chris | October 26, 2008 12:22 PM
This is too funny that you linked to MY cowl, because I'm about to copy YOURS!
Posted by: Vanessa | October 26, 2008 01:37 PM
Love your toasty mitts. I just knit the Birthday Cowl last week too in Classic Elite's 'LUSH'. Love how yours looks on you, and love the color.
Posted by: Denise | October 26, 2008 06:20 PM
Stashless knitter? Pshaw. I fail that one miserably. ;) Love the cowl - I'll bet it feels heavenly in the mmmalabrigo.
Posted by: Kristen | October 26, 2008 07:55 PM
So beautiful! You could wear it with the weather we're having today!
Posted by: Soknitpicky | October 27, 2008 09:40 AM
Thats a lovely cowl ... I too aspire to be a stash less knitter but that day will never come!
Posted by: Lin | October 27, 2008 11:51 AM
Love the color. It reminds me of raspberry sorbet. So pretty.
Posted by: kim | October 27, 2008 08:12 PM
That color is amazing! Your mom will love that, Janet.
Posted by: Brenda | October 27, 2008 08:33 PM
Anything that uses up those single balls in the stash is a winner! Yours is lovely, maybe I'll knock one out quickly!
Posted by: elizabeth | October 28, 2008 11:40 AM
The color is so pretty! It's a wonderful cowl!
Posted by: tiennie | October 28, 2008 01:41 PM
Amazing color..I just love Pagoda...Malabrigo.. there's just nothing like it... beautifully done!
Posted by: Tracy | October 29, 2008 06:10 AM
Pagoda--such a genius call for this pattern!!
Posted by: Heather | October 31, 2008 07:02 AM