Remember this old thing?
I haven’t blogged about it since . . . April. And I actually finished it in . . . April. But by the time I had the lining finished and stitched into the cowl (which was a big ol’ pain in the ass, just sayin), I was not in the mood to model it or take photos or stick it on Ravelry or blog about it anymore. I figured . . . it could wait.
And so it did.
I also knew I would never wear it. Although it is incredibly charming and hits all my “whimsy buttons,” it is also too long and scrunchy for someone like me . . . who hates turtleneck-y things. I was hoping my sister might like it. And . . . she did! She was even game to pose for me . . . on an 80+ degree summer day!
She’s knit-worthy, that’s for sure!
(She’s also hoping it will be a long, long time yet before she needs to wear it for real.)
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You can find more details about this project – and see a few more progress photos – in my Field Notes.
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How about you? What are you working on this week?
That is too cute, Kym! She wears it WELL! (and I have my fingers crossed that she won’t need it for a while yet, but when she does.. what a delight to wear on a dreary cold day!)
Perfect! I’m also not a fan of long cowls for myself but I’m glad you found the person you really knit it for. (She looks like she likes it even on a hot summer day!)
Your sis is such a good sport (in the heat!) — and a lucky recipient 🙂
Lucky, lucky sister!!! I just love that cowl, but I agree that I hope it is months and months before she “needs” to wear it!
It will be perfect for your sister’s snowy winter walks. I have an inch left on the body of a sweater and hope to finish that up today.
Your sister is a very good sport. LOL She is also very, VERY lucky to have a talented knitter sister.
The cowl is BEAUTIFUL.
(The Bradford pear trees across the street from my house are ALREADY turning color. I’m thinking early fall, which could mean early winter? Your sister will be beautifully prepared!)
I’m glad she likes it! It’s gorgeous, and will be SO warm & cozy… when the time comes… hopefully a long time from now!!
You’re so lucky you have someone to wear brightly knit whimsical things! Mine just languish in a drawer!
The cowl is beautiful and looks great on your sister! It will keep her warm during her cold weather walks and the gorgeous colors will brighten a gray day!
It looks fabulous on her! How wonderful that you got a fun project and she got to be the lucky recipient of it.
Oh, it’s just perfect for her! And clearly meant to be! I bet when she wears it will be like getting a big ole hug around the neck from you every time.
She will be winning! when she rocks that cowl. A perfect match.
Well that is a perfect ending to a beautiful cowl. I love it when knitting hands one a win/win.
I think those colors look great on her! Win-win.
I would’ve modeled it in the heat, too, if you gave it to me! …but clearly your sister was a much better option – it looks great on her and I know she’ll get a lot more wear where she lives. Well done!
Your sister is very lucky. It’s so pretty