Today is the third year since I established my art studio, which makes it the perfect occasion for celebration. I have planned some lovely time with my friends, our WIPs, delicious cake, semi-sweet white wine and some good music. Usually, I prepare something special for my guests, and also this year I want to offer something nice to my on-line fans, good-energy givers and supporters of my artistic endeavors.
Something like this new Aster Cowl has been on my mind for a wile. I wanted to make a cowl that would be suitable for a wide variety of clothing styles so I came up with a stitch pattern that can be easily repeated as many time as you want, for adjusting the size of your cowl and I incorporated a soft cord, which allows for tightening the top part of the cowl so it covers your neck. If it is warm, you can stretch the cord and wear your Aster Cowl freely hanging down on your back and chest.
It is a very simple knit. It calls for provisional cast on and invisible bind off based on life stitches held on two needles (if you are scared of this sentence already, do not be because everything is explained in the instructions). Of course, you can use any regular cast on and bind off, and your Aster Cowl will be equally beautiful. If you know how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, yarn over and purl two together, you are set to go with this cowl pattern.
I called this accessory an Aster Cowl because, like aster flowers, it is easy to deal with, quick to make, comfortable to wear and versatile enough so you will be able to use it as often as you wish. The dark pinkish colour of the yarn and medium-size glass beads hidden in between the stitches undoubtedly add to the girlishness of the cowl. Surely everyone who wears it feels special and beautiful! That is my goal: to make you feel special on my birthday party, and I hope you do.
This pattern belongs to the no-need-to-look-at-while-knitting group of patterns, what makes it perfect to work on when traveling, during KIPs or when you have couple of free minutes on hand, just enough to make four rows of one pattern repetition. Those of you who are newbies in knitting will find this pattern both simple to work on and rewarding in the way it looks like when finished. Those who knit a lot, on the other hand, know that sometimes we need a simple project to keep our hands busy but yet not so engaging so we could rest in between working on complex patterns.
The sample Aster Cowl has only one vertical line of beads intentionally melting into the pattern and the yarn. They show up only in sunshine and are meant to make every lady wearing the cowl to feel special.
You could incorporate more beads in the cowl if you wish. Use some working yarn and the sewing needle, thread one bead at a time and run the yarn through the stitches placing shining spots in desired places.
I believe some of the accessories are made for one style and purpose only, and we like them for that part, while some other are versatile by nature, which we also need in our wardrobe. The Aster Cowl is a unique accessory designed and made to match both elegant and casual style. Do you want to try creating one for yourself and yet another one for somebody close to you?
The pattern is available from the pattern section → Aster Cowl.
Enjoy making your own Aster Cowl and be sure to let me know how it turned out.
~ Cathliin
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