This pattern's been in my head - and my notebook - for so long. Finally acorns!
(Just in time for spring?)
The yarn is Cascade Greenland, a superwash yarn that is almost like a soft rope, so thick and with such excellent stitch definition. I love this yarn a lot. I knitted it on relatively small needles so the cowl would be thick and stand up on its own. I'm not into droopy cowls, and actually the iconic droopy cowl is what kept me from knitting them for a long, long lifetime. But the ones I've designed - this one, Grassy, and Pico - are stand up sorts.
The color is a heathered old gold. At first glance it seems like simple dijon mustard. Closer you realize it contains purplish pinks, bluish greens, and somehow a dark shadow that swirls mysteriously through it.
Now off to Mommy's glass of wine. Tomorrow is Monday, and, sadly, knitting gets put away for a few days.
USD $4.50
The pattern results from a series of simple two-stitch cables and twists, explained in the 3-page .pdf file. The pattern is given in written, line by line form and as a chart. Thanks!
I like. very much.
and was just thinking the same thing about Mondays... they come so fast these days. and none of the fun times I'd imagined ever happen.
Posted by: sarah gilbert | April 05, 2009 at 22:28
Yay! Looks great, congrats!
Posted by: wiscjennyann | April 06, 2009 at 00:50
I totally have a case of the Monday's and I have to say I'm spending a bit of my Monday morning putting off the work so I can dream of knitting.
Posted by: Courtney Heath | April 06, 2009 at 06:16
I'm so glad you were able to put this up. I'm getting married in June and while our theme is daisies, we're tossing in a few hidden acorns here and there because they have a special meaning for us. The acorn pattern is perfect and I'm going to modify it a bit to knit up as my handbag. I just bought the pattern on Ravelry - thanks!
Posted by: Emily | April 06, 2009 at 08:32
I have to admit that I like the droopy sort, but I've been a big fan of all your stand-up ones as well. I love the acorns - very nice design - and I think cowls are perfect for spring (quick & just enough warmth), I'm sure this will do well!
Posted by: mel | April 06, 2009 at 08:37
I read the title as 'acorn owl', but am equally excited by the 'acorn cowl'!:)
Posted by: Heather | April 06, 2009 at 16:07
Thanks to ADD Knitter, I learned of your Acorn Cowl which you used with the Cascade Greenland. I love that yarn too! It's hard to find in my area. I picked it up on a visit to L.A. but I loved working with it and you are the first person who has ever talked about it. Hopefully it will be around for my next Cali visit. Its firmness "stands up" to your penchant for stand-up cowls. Maybe I'll make yours if I get the courage to stray from garter and stockinette!
Posted by: Chloe | April 15, 2009 at 14:23
Emily: Wow, how cool.
And Chloe: You will likely need a little help if you "stray" to this project as a first non-garter-stockinette experience. It's a bit difficult. But you should still do it! I am not saying you shouldn't do it. :-)
Posted by: larissa | April 20, 2009 at 11:21
This is my favorite cowl of yours yet! Perfect for Spring! I LOVE the color of that yarn!
Posted by: Lindsey Rose | May 07, 2009 at 12:44