I am really glad I took the time to re-knit this. Now, I love everything about it. I love the color- not normally one I gravitate to, but it is so bright and cheerful and makes me believe that spring is really just around the corner! The wool is so very soft. I love the pattern and the weight of it. The lacework makes it airy, and it is light around my neck, not too hot. I modified the pattern so the lacework changes direction, making a chevron/zig zag pattern. I love how it turned out.
I like that I can wear it long or short (though I prefer the short double wrapped version).
Mostly, I love that it is DONE. And not without further drama.....I added stitches as the last one was too short and strangling me a bit, and then this time ended up running out of yarn! Had to do some fancy pants stuff to pull it off....a couple less finishing rows on one end, and then I got to the last TWENTY stitches and ran out...so I used the yarn from the tiny tail from my starting point and k2tog to get this puppy done. With, literally, an INCH of yarn left!! So my finishing is a bit funny looking, but no worries, I keep that little bit hidden at the back ;)
I have been wearing this around non-stop the last few days :) My new favorite accessory!
(p.s. if you are wanting more details, you can find them on my Ravelry page, here)
When do you reckon it is safe to develop an annoying cough again?
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ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I love the fresh, springy color! Plus, it feels so good to get those projects done once they've been re-started multiple times. I can see why you're wearing it all the time!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteoh wow I'm very green with envy. So wish I could whip something like this up.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous and the colour looks fantastic on you! Way to keep at it until it was 'right'!
ReplyDeleteI am totally green with envy...love, love, love it! I seriously need to take a class! Hope your weekend is a great one! Smiles~Beth
ReplyDeleteWah-hoo!
ReplyDeleteYou're workin that cowl, girl! So cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome! And yes, given my knitting history, I am definitely green...
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
That's turned out lovely and the colour is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! And fabulous colour - it goes with everything, I find. Well, black, brown and grey at least, which covers close to "everything" in my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern and color!
ReplyDeleteGood on you for getting this finished. he color and pattern are great. I've been trying but I don't think I got the knitting gene.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt;s a bit hot for one of those here just now but I can see myself begging my Mum to knit me one for when the weather turns frosty!
It's awesome! And wow, an INCH left? Impressive!
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