Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Quite Contrary Cowl

If I can keep my wits about me, I'm going to try a once a month post about knitting I've done for friends. We'll see if I can keep up. But, for now and without further ado, let me introduce The Quite Contrary Cowl made for my mensch of a pal Mary.



Mary, drew up the design that she wanted and I knitted it into reality while I was visiting her last month. I'm planning to share the pattern at some point this month. In the meantime, take a look below and let me know what think.





The pictures of course don't do it justice because the best part about this cowl is how soft it is. Of course that's because it's made with one skein of Malabrigo Twist (100% Pure Baby Merino Wool) color swatch 411 Green Gray. And, one skein of Symphony, Custom Dyed Yarns by Prism (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon) color swatch 742 Mojave. What a dream to work with, I didn't want it to end.







As you can see, it's quite versatile just like my friend Mary.

9 comments:

  1. Liza, I love this design! Mary is a great model too! - Anna Anderson

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  2. Very cute! The colors work well with her. Cowls are definitely on my to-do list.

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  3. Looks Beautiful Liza!! I wish I had your talent!

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  4. I don't know if I knew what a cowl was?? I think we used to call them scarves? but it's a cunning cowl...I especially like that you can put it over your head...It looks good on Mary, colorful yarn for a colorful gal...Auntie linda

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  5. Beautiful! Your talent is glowing!

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  6. Liza,
    Great Cowl! and so does Mary!

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  7. I love the yarn, Liza.... and I can't wait for the pattern from 'Liza's Lovelies' to come out. Mary looks great in it.
    xoxo

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  8. Thank you for all of the positive comments. It was fun to collaborate with my old partner in crime.

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  9. Oh Lize, I love my cowl. Thank you so much for such a perfect gift. I wish the weather would get a bit cooler down here so I can sport it daily.

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