The Falling Leaves Cowl was too tall, and probably too long, but I didn't measure it before I gave it away, so I'm going to have to guess.
The fabric on the 10.5s is much more satisfying, generally thicker. And between the smaller needles and less stitches, the height seems to be much better.
Buttonhole row: *k3, yo, k2tog* x3, k9
The recipient of the Falling Leaves Cowl wears it closed with only one of the three buttons, open over the shoulder. It's a good look.
So, I decided to try and make that look happen.... but more on purpose.
I also decided to add fringe. Boy, but fringe is a pain in the butt.
I just got a bunch of knitting books out of the library that I'm purusing, and it seems like there's a way to make fringe by knitting and unraveling instead of attaching each strand by hand. Or you can make a more robust fringe through a combination of casting off and casting back on. I will be investigating both!
Once I got all the fringe on, though, I did like the uneven, organic look of attaching it with a crochet hook, so this is one for thought.
I promised this cowl to a friend for his birthday. I hope he likes it. If he doesn't (it does have fringe after all, but I think he can pull it off), I gave him permission to give it to his wife.
Buttonhole row: *k3, yo, k2tog* x3, k9
The recipient of the Falling Leaves Cowl wears it closed with only one of the three buttons, open over the shoulder. It's a good look.
So, I decided to try and make that look happen.... but more on purpose.
I also decided to add fringe. Boy, but fringe is a pain in the butt.
I just got a bunch of knitting books out of the library that I'm purusing, and it seems like there's a way to make fringe by knitting and unraveling instead of attaching each strand by hand. Or you can make a more robust fringe through a combination of casting off and casting back on. I will be investigating both!
Once I got all the fringe on, though, I did like the uneven, organic look of attaching it with a crochet hook, so this is one for thought.
I promised this cowl to a friend for his birthday. I hope he likes it. If he doesn't (it does have fringe after all, but I think he can pull it off), I gave him permission to give it to his wife.
Size US 10.5 needles, Loops & Threads Country Loom in colorway Carnival. 24 stitches. Finished measurements of body, 19.5 inches long, 9 inches tall, plus approximately 3.5 inches of fringe.
