I rarely knit in a super bulky yarn. Clearly I have been missing out on something. First of all, an evening to start and finish a knit project! Second, the cushy-ness of it! Third, the warmth! Just look at that seed stitch in the sun - isn't it cozy?
Don't you just want to wrap yourself in it? I did - so much that I'm buying a third ball to knit one for myself. This is a Churchmouse pattern that was sent out in their winter printed newsletter. Confession time: I have been on Churchmouse's email list for 3 years, but only learned about the printed newsletter when my roommate received the most recent one. Now I am on their mailing list, too (I hope).
This pattern is the Last Minute Cowl in seed stitch - there is a ribbed version as well. It knit up, as noted, super fast. I used Rowan Tumble in colorway 569. Tumble is an alpaca-cotton blend - 90% alpaca, 10% cotton. I knit the Last Minute Cowl for my brother's girlfriend Emily. Emily has been a part of our family for almost 4 years now - I think this is the first time I've even sort of gotten it together for the holidays.
This had just enough drape and just enough structure. If you had a shawl pin, you could pin it closed high on your neck, but even without it stays cozy-close. It was a little big on Emily, because she is petite, but I think it'll work out well for her. I tried it on a few times - over a t-shirt, under a coat, with a sweater - and it was lovely to wear each time. I'm kinda jealous - not that it will take me long to knit mine once I finally purchase my yarn!
The beautiful Moxie, posing with the yarn. She doesn't get to sit on my bed much at the moment though. Stay tuned for the reason why!
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