Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Favourite Things Is One of My Favorite Things

Here's a project that I've been working away at quietly:
It is the Favourite Things Cowl by Jill McGee, which is more of a recipe than a pattern. It's a stash-busting project written for worsted weight, but it could easily be scaled up or down for different weights. Jill does warn that it is heavy when knit up in worsted weight, but I figure that will be OK in a cold climate. I think you'd have to live in the Arctic to wear a chunky version!

She shares a number of free patterns that she used or adapted for the images in her version, such as the trees. I am working on a coffee cup pattern -- of course! And the pattern itself is a free download from Ravelry.


I don't know if I'll be done in time to use it this winter. I am still learning Fair Isle techniques, so I'm pretty slow. And some of these patterns require a lot of my brain to be engaged -- and I don't always have the capacity! But I am enjoying it.

I hope you are having a good week, whether it started with a day off for MLK Jr.'s birthday or not. And don't forget to check in with Nicole to Keep Calm and Craft On.
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19 comments:

  1. stephJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    It took me a year to finish mine, but I have yet to wear it that people don't ooo and ahhhh.......and yours is well on its way to being a show stopper!!!!! Love it!!!!

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  2. BarbaraJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Lovely stitchery, charming cowl.

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  3. BridgetJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I really want to try this - every one that I've seen I have really liked.

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  4. Tiny Toadstool CottageJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Wow, that is gorgeous!

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  5. karenJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    gorgeous!!! Truly so beautiful! I haven't knit that one yet but I think it would make me happy to have that project in my hands :)

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    I can't think of a better way to practice fair isle - it's so intricate and pretty!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    it's looking wonderful. Love the section with the trees especially

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  8. Rhonda McDonaldJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    I was not successful with trying color work. Maybe some day!

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  9. AliJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Wow it's beautiful. You must be so patient.
    Ali xx

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Very neat. Love the trees, but the circles are pretty cute too. What a great stash-busting project.

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  11. kathy bJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    I think your cowl is amazing! Your trees are perfection

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  12. elnsJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    It's fantastic. Those little trees are adorable. I want to see the coffee cups! I like any project that is fun and promotes stash busting.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    This is beautiful! Now coffee cups...that sounds right up my alley! What a great stash busting project.

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  14. MeredithJanuary 21, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    It is stunning, you are doing a fantastic job.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  15. JanetJanuary 21, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Wow, your cowl is so pretty. Great colors and patterns. I really want to learn colorwork.

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  16. FrontierDreamsJanuary 21, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    I have been dying to make one of these! Yours is looking beautiful already. Can't wait to watch your progress.

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  17. Lucy BowenJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    That is gorgeous - better to take your time and have a showstopper than rush it and regret it. Well done.

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  18. Lilly's MomJanuary 21, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Wow! This is beautiful. I love all the different patterns. I wish I could accomplish fair isle knitting. It's very nice.

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  19. Judy S.January 24, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    I watched a sales girl in a yarnshop in Cannon Beach work on this same pattern and like your color choices much better. It looks like a fun project.

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