Free knitting pattern-Loop-dee-loop cowl

by Caroline Chrisco

Materials:
Size 8 knitting needles
2 skeins (approximately) Vanna White by Lionbrand

Cast on 30(I used the long-tail cast-on)
Row 1-Knit
Row 2-knit until all yarn is gone(leave yourself enough to bind of with and enough to whipstitch the ends of the scarf together.)
Last Row- Let 5 stitches drop off needle
Bind off the next 20 stitches
Drop the last 5 stitches.
Fringe: Gently pull the dropped stitches free all the way down each side of the scarf. Don’t go too fast, you’ll get a knotted mess. Coax them gently free of the bound off stitches.

Finishing: Stitch the narrow ends of the scarf together, to create a large continuous oval. Weave in ends. Wear wrapped as desired.

Sababdo, el quinto de marzo......

Ever wish for one of those lazy Saturdays where there was no plan? No errands? No obligations?
Well, this is not one of them for our family. This first week of march is always so hectic because both of my big kids' bdays are in the same week! I love to take my time with bdays relax, make the favorite meal, sing "Happy Birthday", meander, open gifts, wander, eat cake, but sometimes during this week it seems we're just throwing cake and gifts at each other. We are driving to see oldest DS today to help celebrate his 20th. I made cupcakes and we're going to take him for lunch. DD's 18 is Monday and its still being planned, but I think chicken Parmesan and strawberry cake are on the menu!

Some projects on the horizon.....

Here is the plan for DD college afghan. I made one for Austen here: As you can see, they will not be attending the same university. Ahhhh.......a house divided.


I am also working on this cowl called the "Gap-tastic" Cowl. You can find the pattern here, The yarn is "Charisma" from Loops and Threads(a Michael's brand) and so far I love it. squish-a-licious and so easy to work with. I'll let you know how it wears.

Tah-Dah! Destroyed Cowl #2-conquered!

Well I finally conquered the dilemmas I was encountering with my second Destroyed Cowl. I am soooo happy with the results of the second one. My kitchener Stich connection came out almost perfect. You'll have to take a peek and see for yourself if you can tell my graft starts!

Destroyed Cowl-not yet, but almost!

I started this second Destroyed Cowl well over a week ago, but ran into some major "problemas" when I tried to do the Kitchener stitch connection. So I had to unravel quite a few rows back and redo at least a quarter of the scarf. Just wanted to let you know that it's still progressing, but I'm still not quite ready to finish it yet. I'll let ya know. BTW: If you are reading this and know how to do the connection I'm referring to; the problem I'm referring to is that when I did the Kitchener stitch in made the purl side on my knitting side. I've done it a few times now and it keeps coming out that way. Argh!!! I'm putting it down for tonight and will pick up again tomorrow. BTW #2 SNOW DAY tomorrow....6 inches and counting....still coming down full force.

Something fun from Yorkshire.....

My mom sent me a little something extra for Christmas, it was ca$h, so I perused several stores and boutiques in this area but never did find that lil' something-something that I really wanted until I was browsing blogs on my dashboard and came across this lil' ditty from Marmaladerose. I jotted her an eager email and "viola" thanks to paypal and the Royal post...it's new home is in Kansas with me.

I also started a second destroyed cowl. This pattern is quick and satisfying. I think this green color will be versitile and look fresh for the gray days of winter ahead.

I'll leave you with this pic of our chow surveying her snowy paradise that is our backyard. In her mind's eye she's thinking...."Ahhhh..perfect, now go find a sunbeam place to flop down in the snow and relax!"

Destroyed Cowl-done!

Snow day-part deux today!

Destroyed Cowl

I guess I'm into cowls now, this one should be finished up this weekend. It's a free Ravelry pattern here.I'm off to go dress shopping with DD, the oldest DS has just gotten wisdom teeth out yesterday, but is doing really well. The youngest DS came home with high temperature from school yesterday afternoon; seems to be doing ok, but still running a low-grade temp.

Chunky Cowl

While perusing the 'ville over the weel end I happened upon a free pattern for a chunky cowl. You can find it here. I used Lionsbrand Wool-ease Thick and Quick in a brown color-way.(Stash-busting here , so the label is lost! LOL) This pattern is fun and easy, took me all of an hour, maybe. Using the "P" hook is a blast, what a satisfying project.