A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…. I bought some yarn.
Beautiful, Malabrigo Mecha yarn in the color way London Sky.
I loved the color and how soft it was.
I really wanted to use this yarn to make something for my mom.
In 2008, my mom and I went to London together and had a wonderful time!
Since I am new to knitting, I chose a pattern from Tin Can Knits Simple Collection.
The Oats Cowl.
Fittingly, I have London inspired stitch markers (I made them my self, which was fun).
For this, I used my Big Ben stitch marker.
I made a few adjustments.
I did a 2X2 rib instead of a 1X1 rib.
The body of my cowl measures 5 instead of the 8 inches in the pattern, as I only had 130 yards to work with.
Also, I didn’t realize this was chunky yarn and still used 5mm needles.
However, I really like how it made the stitches defined and helps make it a nice warm cowl.
I love this so much, I am making one for myself using yarn I originally purchased to make Miss ME a sweater (I’m honest with myself, I’m never going to make the sweater any time soon).
I plan on using the yarn to make Oats and Malt (hat).
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That looks so comfy! Malabrigo is such a nice yarn. And I love the tie in to a vacation memory.
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Thank you, it was so soft!!
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Good job! I love Tin Can Knits and how they make a pattern so easy for one to follow.
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I agree! Easy but something you will want to wear!
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Your cowl is so pretty! I love the yarn. And that second picture from London is great. That blue door really steals the show in that shot. 🙂
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Thank you! I loved that trip and had amazing pictures. That shot is of the church that Anne Boleyn is buried in.
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Lovely yarn stitch marker and cowl! Your Mother is going to love it. I always like things that have a connection to a memory or an event. Also, in the “snow” post…..you little girl is darling and what a cute picture of the 2 of you!
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Very pretty! Love the blue and I can only imagine how soft and warm it is 🙂
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