I had decided that this Summer...I would get a few things done, before Christmas was nipping at my toes!!
I have completed 6 Cowls...I have already given one to Erika for her birthday...It was a different stitch that I tried...one stitch in front loop, then one stitch in back loop...I like the way it turned out...
{see pics below}
The small blue one is one row in the front loop, then the next row in the back loop...
Alternating rows...
Also an interesting look....
The other ones, are with all stitches in the back loop only...a nice technique that Linda at White Weathered Hutch {side bar} taught me...I like that it resembles a knitting stitch...
The cowl I made for Pam in the Maritimes was the same stitch...
The picture of the alternating stitch doesn't do it justice...but you can see in the photo below...where Erika is wearing the cowl...I find it looks kinda like a basket weave stitch...
This super soft white one is for Miss V...
She looks so cute in these cowls...♥️
This one, I just started last weekend at the cottage...
So nice and bright!!
Not sure who it is for...
Maybe Moi!!
For all you crocheters out there...
The yarn I used is...
For the grey ones...I used Bernat Premium Worsted 4ply...and I used nearly the whole ball...7oz...The one I gave Erika wraps around twice...the others are not as big..
The Blue and Beige are Red Heart Super Saver...Worsted 4 ply...5oz...
Bought these both at Walmart...
The new project is from the yarn I bought at Michaels...
Hope you are all having a great day...
Rainy and miserable and humid here...
BUT...
I was lucky enough to have lunch at a sweet friends house...
Lots of chitchat...good for the soul♥️
And a delicious offering too!
My son will be joining us for dinner tonight...
Spaghetti..crusty bread...ceasar salad...
Enjoy the rest of your day!!
Cheers! :o)
linda
the cowls are lovely, I have never made one and need to get on the ball, they look very cosy!!
ReplyDeleteThe red one you are doing will look lovely on you!
Supper sounds really good,
have a great rest of your day, its cool up here in Sault Ste Marie too, but the sun is shining!
Lucky you! The rain was crazy here! But....the gardens need it!
DeleteI like these a lot. I'm going to try your stitches. I often use the back only pattern just because it makes it more like a knit.
ReplyDeleteYes....I like that stitch too...and so easy!
DeleteVery talented and productive and they make lovely presents . . . :)
ReplyDeleteHi Eddie....
DeleteSpoken like a true man! Hahaha! Thanks for the compliment my friend!
lol . . . well I'd say I'd like one but I might look a little funny in one . . . .lol
DeleteThere's a cup of tea waiting for you at my place . . . . . :)
Oh goodie! What kind?
DeleteEarl Grey . . . or peppermint if you wish or ordinary PG tips.
DeleteBring Erika's Jeans and you can mend them as you drink . . . lol
Love PG Tips!!
DeleteOh dear...get with the fashion Eddie!!! those are all the rage!! hahaha!
I know . . . I'm trying to wear my Jean knees out but my real knees will probably win . . . lol
Delete:o)
DeleteEnjoy your day!!
Eddie! Hi Linda!
DeleteHi Blue!
DeleteIf you are ever looking for Eddie...if he is not here...he will be at Betsy's!
How are you doing?
All the cowls look very sot and snuggly! Good for you on getting a jump start on the handmade gifts :) It's so humid here too and the a/c is back on ... ugh!
ReplyDeleteWendy
Yes....we put the a/c on last night! So damp and humid!
DeleteThey are soft and snuggly....you are an awesome knitter, Wendy!
I love those colors...so soft and beautiful. And look at you getting a jump on Christmas...such a great idea when you're
ReplyDeletedoing hand crafted gifts! It's almost October....the holidays will be here before we know it!
Rain here...but can't complain...we were getting very dry!
Our a Thanksgiving is on 2 weeks! Yikes!
DeleteI need to find a new something to crochet......hmmmm...
Pouring here....I was driving....could hardly see!
The pool is full to the top!
I know that I've said this before, but you are such a talented lady! Glad you enjoyed lunch and chit chat. I agree, "good for the soul!" Dinner sounds yummy, enjoy being with your son and take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Hester!
DeleteHad a lovely time.....thanks!
Perhaps I will make it to fitness next week....hahaha! I really should...... :o)
By the way, the name of the flowers at the front door is helianthus. And thank you for the lovely honey ginger tea! No pressure about fitness, which day will you be there? Jjust kidding. :)
DeleteI love that perennial!
DeleteHahaha...you are too funny! NOT! :o)
Beautiful cowls! I am sure that everyone who receives one will love it and snuggle into it! xx
ReplyDeleteMe too, Amy!
DeleteLove the cowl . . . pattern too.
ReplyDeleteI have done some crocheting . . . some, . . .
I have done more knitting . . .
Soon the cooler days will tempt me back into some knitting . . .
Loved that bright red . . . bet it would be perfect for you!
I wish I was a better knitter....took it years ago,and then stopped...crochet is easier!
DeleteHope to see your knitting some time.....
It is actually a coral more than red...I might just keep it!
All so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out! I forgot about that stitch..lol
Love that stitch, Linda! Thanks!
DeleteOh they are all so pretty great work . It is rainy and was humid but still rainy and cooling off now , tomorrow is to be a nice sunny cool fall day . Thanks for sharing , Have a good evening !
ReplyDeleteHope the cottage got TONS of rain!
DeleteThe cowls you're crocheting are all lovely and I'm looking forward to keeping warm with the one you did for me this winter...although I'm not looking forward to winter the cowl will certainly help me be warmer and stylish too. :) Thanks Linda! xo Pam
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome Pam!
DeleteI want to see a picture of you wearing it! Ok?
I never learned the art of crochet or knitting, wish I had. The cowls are beautiful and I love all the colors. Hope you had a nice dinner with your son! The menu sounds good!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl....thanks for stopping by!
DeleteCrochet is pretty easy....nice to do while watching tv...had a great visit with my son....thanks!
Wow how beautiful and what lovely gifts to recieve! I love crocheting but am not that great at it. I was taught by my Aunt's in Italy who are fantastic at it but have never really had enought practice. I would love to start again and you've inspired me to do so! Ciao Linda! :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Show if you take it up again!!
DeleteEnjoy your week...
Beautiful, cosy, soft, snuggly. Such calming colours. Mmmmm.
ReplyDeleteLove Caesar salad!
Me too, Suzanne!!
DeleteLove the cowls, Linda. I love that you sit by the water and crochet. Never thought about that...just reading a good book. But now, I'll have to take my knitting down to the dock with me. We have had rain all week and expecting Joquin to bring even more over the weekend. We needed it, but the rain is putting a damper on my weekend plans. Yikes! Hope yours is nice.
ReplyDeleteWe had a hideous rain yesterday...today much cooler..and sunny!
DeleteI saw that storm on the news! Stay safe, Laurie!
I want to see some of your handiwork!!
They look so warm and attractive, Linda! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell thanks Linda....long time no see!!
DeleteI can knit,,cowls..I have tried crochet and IDONTGETIT:( So many cute things to make..and my cowls do not compare to yours.My friend Susan(on my blog) crochets beautifully and she made me one..she makes little vegetables too:)
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely Linda..I love having scarves,cowls around my neck and not just because of Nora Ephron's famous line.
I can't tell you how many hours I have spent by the sea ..stitching.
I have that box of tea too:)
Gloomy ,,chilly here today48F right now.
I must admit...I am a bit of a scarf/cowl junkie!! Can't stand when my neck is cold...I even took a light scarf to Florida!!
DeleteI wore it on some of our chillier walks!
I'll bet your knitting is fabulous...and beautiful!! have you ever put any up on your blog??
I always crochet in Florida...very relaxing indeed...
Sunny bit chilly here too...off to get Miss V shortly♥️
I have ..shared some on my blog:) Over 900 posts I have no idea where to look:)And I thought I had nothing to say..
DeleteIt's not fabulous trust me.
I love a scarf in Fl:)
I must check that out, Monique! And...I bet it IS fabulous....:o)
DeleteHaving two left hands, there's now way I'd attempt that. They are beautiful, Linda. You're very gifted!
ReplyDeleteBut...you are a gifted artist! So cool....
DeleteBetter than 2 left feet, eh? Hahaha!
i always enjoy seeing your crochet projects. BEAUTIFUL WORK lady!
ReplyDeletemy mother always was crocheting.
remember those crocheted vests? i had one! i loved it!
i'm allergic to wool. everything she made me was of yarn that wasn't wool.
and yet it was still so beautiful. miss v will love her little cowl.
and yes. i think the cherry red one looks like YOU. great with your blonde hair and tan! :)
Oh I don't use wool either Tammy....
DeleteAlmost finished the coral one!
You're super good at those.
ReplyDeleteI eyed to spread my wings....switch things up....
DeleteOf course you look much better today Linda!
ReplyDeleteHahaha!
DeleteWhy did you hide your reply way back here?
I was just being fasicious!