I thought a lot about whales last summer, while on the Zodiac Schooner trip, and on the Vogue Knitting Alaska cruise. I didn’t see a single whale, but they were definitely on my mind!
The Whale Conga Line cowl is the result of those whale-centered expeditions. It’s knit flat from the bottom up and seamed, using 2 skeins of DK weight yarn in contrasting colors. I used Anzula Luxury Fibers Lucero, which is a sparkly blend of superwash merino, cashmere, and stellina. So pretty!
If you’re not into whales, choose a different color and you’ll have migrating birds on the wing, or Jack’s beanstalk reaching for the sky.
The pattern is available through Ravelry, link here, and Payhip, link here. Use coupon code FLUKE for 15% off through January 10, 2024.
Thanks to tech editor Jen Lucas, test knitters Ann Berg, Debbie Braden, and Erica Erignac, and model Sharon Hsu. And thank you to newsletter subscriber Shauna, who came up with the winning name for this pattern! I’ll be sending her a copy of the pattern.
Whales, birds, leaves…what speaks to you?
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Name is wonderful ! – I’d never have thought of that. 😀
I didn’t think of it either, and I fought it all the way up t
I like the name! Oh, it’s definitely whales.
I LOVE IT!!!!!
Me too! Whales are always a good bet…I have a cap and cowl pattern using this motif, too.
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I can’t imagine someone not loving whales. The name is a sage bet, and the design is so pretty.
I love whales, but this stitch pattern really lets your imaginati