Oh hello dear friends!
Sorry for being the absentee blogger here. I've been terrible both as a writer and a reader of blogs as of late. On the brightside it just really means that life is busy over here at Chez Tenten but be assured I've been knitting all the while. I am still loving the toy knitting and am missing my two animal friends who are residing at special homes.While I am working on a lovely lace scarf in some gorgeous Madeline Tosh, I'm here to share with you a super fast cowl that I whipped up over the weekend. It's a total Bloomingdales knock off and so easy that it's practically a no brainer for you to make one of your own!
I call it the Luxe Cowl.
What you need:
Two Balls of Rowan Drift
US 13 needles circs
Cast on 64 stitches - join in the round.
Begin working 4x4 ribbing.
Work until 2nd ball is done.
Block it.
Rock it.
Ravel It.
Blocking does make all the difference in this scarf. It allows the ribbing to lie just a little flatter than normal.
It's entering into my favorite time of year - fall. I love the crisp smell in the air. I love the layering of my clothes. And of course I love that it's all the more reason to get my knitting needles out.
Love the cowl! Simply a gorgeous fall accessory.
Posted by: Andrea | September 22, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Love the cowl! A perfect fall accessory.
Posted by: Andrea | September 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM
So simple and yet so lovely. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Erin | September 22, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Wow. The right yarn just makes this an awesome project. I love how simple and gorgeous it is.
Posted by: Alane | September 22, 2010 at 02:04 PM
Love it! I'll definitely crank one of these out--thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: Jen | September 22, 2010 at 04:21 PM
Hmmm....I'm pretty sure I have some bulky yarn that needs to become that!
Posted by: Meghann Holcomb | September 22, 2010 at 07:15 PM
Love the color and it would be good these days! Everyone needs a little blog break now and then ;-)
Posted by: Maryse | September 22, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Thank you for the pattern. It's really lovely! And that yarn looks pretty heavenly too.
Posted by: nicole | September 23, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Beautiful! making one as a shop sample with Berroco Campus. LOVE it!
Posted by: lisa | September 23, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Very pretty! I love the color - and it looks great on you. Nice work!
Posted by: Michele | September 23, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Consider this one faved!
Posted by: stormcoastcreations.blogspot.com | September 24, 2010 at 08:24 PM
I'm halfway through this pattern and it is looking great! Thank you for the pattern.
Posted by: Kim | October 01, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Seeing you in Rhinebeck was SUBLIME!! Love this cowl btw.
Posted by: Heather | October 26, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Will start tomorrow after getting nice wool! That is exactly what I need for this coming winter!
Yvonne
Posted by: Yvonne Stehle | November 11, 2010 at 02:19 PM
I love love your blog! I just finished my Luxe Cowl! I put it up on my blog and featured you so I hope this is ok! I am just starting up the blogging but here it is just in case you wanna peek!
Thanks so much for posting this pattern!!
Posted by: Katie | November 25, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Beautiful pattern...found you through Ravelry...I have that GRadner quote on my bathroom mirror :o)
I'll be in Upstate NY for the holidays (Dec 15-23) Do you have a favorite LYS that you recommend?
Posted by: Debe DeAngelo | December 07, 2010 at 10:45 PM
About how long (wide) does it turn out to be?
Posted by: Annette | December 08, 2010 at 12:05 PM
How long Should the circ needles be? Thanks!
Posted by: Karen | February 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM
This is gorgeous! I'm also curious about the length of the circular needles.
Posted by: Renee | March 01, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Hello! You definitely should use a 40 circ but a 24 would work too!
Posted by: tentenknits | March 01, 2011 at 12:36 PM
I just finished my Luxe Cowl! I put it up on my blog and featured you so I hope this is ok! I am just starting up the blogging but here it is just in case you wanna peek!
Posted by: ClubPenguin | March 07, 2011 at 02:29 AM
Gorgeous cowl and a fantastic pattern. What are the finished dimensions? I want to use some stash yarn and that would be helpful info. Thanks for the great idea!
Posted by: Kristen Holland | August 20, 2011 at 06:48 PM
What are the finished dimensions of the Luxe Cowl?
Posted by: Chris Pettinger | November 01, 2011 at 10:18 PM
October storm left me without electricity. Only yarn I have is maybe dnk weight - size 7 circulars about 24 inches. Maybe 96 stitches?
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 03, 2011 at 01:52 PM
50g balls or 100g balls?
Posted by: Gillian Dixon | November 03, 2011 at 05:44 PM