Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Shawl Collared Cowl

Shawl Collared Cowl by Alana Dakos
This is a cozy cowl made with Misti Alpaca Chunky. The yarn was fabulous to work with but definitely made for colder climates...very, very warm! Great as an accessory to a blouse or to snuggle up with under your coat!

Sneakin' a kiss to Mommy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: approx 26.5 inches from end to end after blocking Width: measures approx 10 inches at deepest point of center including unfolded collar.

MATERIALS Misti Alpaca Chunky 100% Baby Alpaca; 108 yd/99m per 100g skein; color: 683, or any color of Jimmy Beans Wool Landscape Collection; 2 skeins or approx 175 yds of a chunky weight alpaca or alpaca blend. 1# US #8/5mm needle 1# US #9/5.5mm needle Safety pin stitch marker Tapestry needle 3 medium to large buttons and matching sewing thread

GAUGE 20 sts/32 rows = 4” in garter stitch on size 9 needles or size needed for accurate gauge. Make sure to check your gauge because I didn't get gauge until I was down to a size 4 and 5! Always a good thing to do a gauge swatch!:)

8 comments:

Tayor said...

I love this!!!!!!!!!:)

Jeannine said...

Ok, love the color, love the yarn! It would be good to wear up here in Seattle! But not right now, we are having our own heatwave!

Lapdog Creations said...

Love the color... love the pics!

SissySees said...

Le sigh... awesome photos, and you know I love the color and the FO!

Natalie Rush said...

Great pattern! And your pictures are gorgeous! :)

Kathy R said...

That's a fabulous cowl! Your photos are great too. Love your little model buddy.

Dawn said...

My Cousin in Montana could use one of those! :O)
Love the color on you!

g-girl said...

first of all, awesome photos. I love the cowl! Must add it to my queue!