This pattern was a pleasure to knit from start to finish. The cables are lovely and the pattern easy to follow. This is a gift knit, I like it so much I'll knit one for myself. I still need to block this cowl, then it's off in the mail.
Details:
Pattern: Caera Cowl by Lucy Sweetland, Published in A Black Pepper, free
Yarn: Naturally Hand Knit "Sensation", Shade 301 ~ about 1-1/2 skeins
I highly recommend a visit to Lucy's blog, it's wonderful and so inspiring. Beautifully photographed and one of my favourite places to visit. Thank you for the pattern, Lucy!
I've been knitting like crazy here: working on Christmas knits, finishing some WIPs and stitching away at test knitting. In the midst of all of that I finally got my new glasses. It's huge adjustment for me since there was a radical shift in my prescription which is rarely stable. They're my first pair of Progressives. That's been odd for me to adjust to. While my doctor said most people don't need bifocals at my age there was no other option. I picked them up 2 days ago and really am getting the hang of them. They've made knitting and pattern reading a lot easier. Everything is so much clearer that I'm sort of wondering how I was functioning in a blur...
I'll post more to the blog again soon, lots going on and super busy. Have a great weekend everyone!
What a beautiful cowl,I love the colour. Thankyou for the link to her blog - lovely !
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous cowl! It also looks super cozy ;)
ReplyDeleteLucy Sweetland's does have a wonderful blog and it is a pleasure to visit. I hope to knit one of her patterns myself one day!
Enjoy your weekend. My stress period is finally over and next week I'll have a nice relaxing visit with my parents. Yippee!
this is gorgeous Renee. Lcy is such a talent.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cowl! It's a great gift idea. I love Lucy's blog and patterns, too.
ReplyDeleteI love Lucy's stuff -- and that cowl is just gorgeous - your photo is lovely (knowing how hard it is to take a good picture....)
ReplyDeletegreat gifty!
delicious cables I can see why you'll be making one for yourself.
ReplyDeleteThat cowl is gorgeous. The color and the halo are just lovely. Lucy's patterns are so amazing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Beautiful and it also looks cozy and warm. Very lucky recipient.
ReplyDeleteI just love those cables. Just discovered your blog and am enjoying reading your previous posts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous cowl! I've seen very expensive designer cabled cowls on sale this autumn, you are clearly a very 'fashion forward' knitter!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! And just the right size on you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! it looks warm and toasty too!
ReplyDeleteyum...i've been thinking about cowls lately as it's getting colder here, that one looks like a possibility.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Add another to the queue!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning cowl. I love, love those cables and the yarn looks fantastic. Cowls are just so satisfying.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cowl! The color looks wonderful and the yarn so soft.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see your new glasses........
Oh, it's lovely to see that you gave this pattern a try. I bet someone will be happy during the holidays!
ReplyDeletei hope you'll enjoy your week Renee.
a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteWow - this cowl is gorgeous! Good luck getting everything done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cowl. The texture is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow - so lovely. Thanks for pointing me in the direction of Lucy's blog!
ReplyDeleteI love that cowl--the yarn looks so fuzzy and warm!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cowl! I love the stitch definition. You have a really beautiful piece.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful! i am off to check out her blog right now!
ReplyDeletei love it! it looks sensational in a soft gray the pattern really stands out!
ReplyDeleteyour cowl is gorgeous! and i agree - lucy is a super talent with a visually stunning blog.
ReplyDeleteoh! i love it!
ReplyDeleteyep! i thought I recognized it! Love Love Love it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis project is still waiting for me! You did a wonderful job! And it looks perfect on your recipient!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is the prettiest cowl I have seen hope it is on ravelry your knitting is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm very far sited and my glasses are pretty heavy it was weird when I no longer had the lines but use to it now.Hugs Darcy