Oh hello dear friends!
Sorry for being the absentee blogger here. I've been terrible both as a writer and a reader of blogs as of late. On the brightside it just really means that life is busy over here at Chez Tenten but be assured I've been knitting all the while. I am still loving the toy knitting and am missing my two animal friends who are residing at special homes.
While I am working on a lovely lace scarf in some gorgeous Madeline Tosh, I'm here to share with you a super fast cowl that I whipped up over the weekend. It's a total Bloomingdales knock off and so easy that it's practically a no brainer for you to make one of your own!
I call it the Luxe Cowl.
What you need:
Two Balls of Rowan Drift
US 13 needles circs
Cast on 64 stitches – join in the round.
Begin working 4×4 ribbing.
Work until 2nd ball is done.
Block it.
Rock it.
Ravel It.
Blocking does make all the difference in this scarf. It allows the ribbing to lie just a little flatter than normal.
It's entering into my favorite time of year – fall. I love the crisp smell in the air. I love the layering of my clothes. And of course I love that it's all the more reason to get my knitting needles out.
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Love the cowl! Simply a gorgeous fall accessory.
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Love the cowl! A perfect fall accessory.
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So simple and yet so lovely. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow. The right yarn just makes this an awesome project. I love how simple and gorgeous it is.
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Love it! I’ll definitely crank one of these out–thanks for the pattern!
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Hmmm….I’m pretty sure I have some bulky yarn that needs to become that!
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Love the color and it would be good these days! Everyone needs a little blog break now and then š
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Thank you for the pattern. It’s really lovely! And that yarn looks pretty heavenly too.
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Beautiful! making one as a shop sample with Berroco Campus. LOVE it!
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Very pretty! I love the color – and it looks great on you. Nice work!
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Consider this one faved!
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I’m halfway through this pattern and it is looking great! Thank you for the pattern.
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Seeing you in Rhinebeck was SUBLIME!! Love this cowl btw.
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Will start tomorrow after getting nice wool! That is exactly what I need for this coming winter!
Yvonne
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I love love your blog! I just finished my Luxe Cowl! I put it up on my blog and featured you so I hope this is ok! I am just starting up the blogging but here it is just in case you wanna peek!
Thanks so much for posting this pattern!!
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Beautiful pattern…found you through Ravelry…I have that GRadner quote on my bathroom mirror :o)
I’ll be in Upstate NY for the holidays (Dec 15-23) Do you have a favorite LYS that you recommend?
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About how long (wide) does it turn out to be?
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How long Should the circ needles be? Thanks!
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This is gorgeous! I’m also curious about the length of the circular needles.
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Hello! YouĀ definitelyĀ should use a 40 circ but a 24 would work too!
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I just finished my Luxe Cowl! I put it up on my blog and featured you so I hope this is ok! I am just starting up the blogging but here it is just in case you wanna peek!
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Gorgeous cowl and a fantastic pattern. What are the finished dimensions? I want to use some stash yarn and that would be helpful info. Thanks for the great idea!
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What are the finished dimensions of the Luxe Cowl?
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October storm left me without electricity. Only yarn I have is maybe dnk weight – size 7 circulars about 24 inches. Maybe 96 stitches?
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50g balls or 100g balls?
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How long should the circs be? Tried 29″ but having problem with the being too long.
Thank you
Gerry
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I also am wondering about the finished dimensions. I need to convert a chunky misti alpaca (3.5/inch on #10) to the 2/inch on #13 for the bulky which you are using in the pattern. Thanks
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Love your new die! Am glad you’re enjoying time with family and the assistants! They grow so fast
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Can anyone tell me the finished width of the Luxe Cowl?? Thanks!
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Can anyone share the finished dimensions please???
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Hi – I’m actually making this with Rowan drift fire, size 13 needles as you mentioned. How long do you suggest for the cowl? I’m only 1/2 through the 2nd skein & it’s at least 12 inches lOng already. Thank you!
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Congrats on a stunning cowl, Margaux! Could you tell me its finished measurements? I think the one I knit is a bit too wide and on the short side… Hope you don’t mind sharing that info.
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Drift is 80 – 87 yards per skein for a total of 174 yds, but I am doing it in knitting worsted doubled which has longer skeins so I really need an approximate finished measurement from top to bottom. I have no idea where to bind off. Thank you for any help anyone can give.
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Do you ever answer the questions from people about the cowl?
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Yes! My cowl measures 15 long.
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I saw this on Ravelry and fell in love!
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hello im new to knitting ( only knitted a basic 2 knit 2 purl scarf before this ) and im attempting to do this!
was wondering if there is a size? if i make this for a guy, will 240 stitches be wide enough for his head? thanks so much!!!
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i mean 64*
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I love this cowl! Every time I make it I end up with a super tight bind off. Any tips to solve that?
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Use an larger sized needle for the bind off.
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A larger needled would help!!
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