Reader, the gauge in the second version of the cowl was much better, but the cowl was still too big/tall/wide after blocking. I want that vertical center line to be straight, not wobbling back and forth because the piece is too big, at least for me. I had a taller friend try it on, and it was better on her, but it still needs adjusting. I had about a half skein of each color left, so I promptly recalculated and cast on for the THIRD time. For ME.
This is more what I envisioned. It’s still going to grow with blocking, but I think it will be the right proportions. Yes, I could just steam block it, and not let it grow much, but I think something that is worn around your neck should be able to be washed, eventually! So I’ll definitely wet block it.
Soooo close. I need to block and photograph, and then it will be ready for a test knit call. Current name? Scattered Petals, or Cascading Petals. What do you think?
Design by trial and error. I do all this refiguring/reknitting so you don’t have to!
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Cascading petals! We are in the beautiful PNW and the Cascades are a significant mountain range here.
I go for scattered – more free-form concept.
But as I’m not a knitter any more, feel free to ignore me. 🙂
I agree; scattered seems to fit. They’re so pretty!
Whatever you decide, it’s definitely un succès fou !!!
Definitely scattered! Cascading sounds lovely, but it implies a more predictable type of arrangement of the petals (at least it does in my mind), so I think scattered makes more sense for this kind of design.
I agree!
Really love this pattern – the border, the center seam and of course the pooled stitch.
I’m really happy with it. Especially the third time around!
All your hard work has paid off, it looks gorgeous!
Thank you; it blocked out nicely, too!
It is looking good! Very lovely, cushy looking cowl 🙂
Third time’s a charm! It blocked out nicely, whew!
i would love to have the pattern and must jot down the exact name of this yarn. Absolutely lovely! My favorite colors on black background!
Pattern is coming soon-ish. Test knitting next!