Finally! The dreamy blush cowl is finished and I had leftover super soft yarn so I decided to make some matching handwarmers. The yarn is SO soft and was pretty darn cheap, it still makes me wish there were more “baby yarns” in non-baby colors. I’d buy this yarn in EVERY color if they weren’t pastel purple, blue and green. It’s Patons Beehive Baby Chunky and the colorway Bigger Beige is what I used for this project. In the aisle of baby yarns it stood out as a classy, subtle, soft color and I’m very happy with it.
The cowl took 5 months to finish, but only because I put it down for a long time over the summer. Once I picked it back up I finished the second half in pretty much one weekend. The only mod I made was I CO 170 instead of 220 because of the chunkier yarn and US10 needle. I wish it were a little longer so if I were to do it over again I might CO 200 or so, but I can still double it up on my neck without choking myself so I’m thrilled.
For the handwarmers, I thought I was doing myself a big favor by using up the rest of the yarn so I wouldn’t have any leftovers to clutter my small apartment. Well, I miscalculated and ended up finishing 1.5 handwarmers before the yarn ran out. I was already determined to finish them so I had to go buy a new ball of yarn to finish. Now I have more leftovers. At least I love this yarn. Any suggestions on what I should make with the rest?
My boyfriend and I took a bike ride down to Seward Park for this little photo shoot and even though it was hot outside and I was wearing handwarmers and a cowl, it was a blast! I’m glad he goes along with my knitting photo adventures.
This is the first thing I have knitted for myself and I think it’s pretty dreamy.
Patterns:
Honey Cowl, by Madeline Tosh.
75 Yard Malabrigo Fingerless Mitts, by Jeanne Stevenson
Yarn: Patons Beehive Baby Chunky in Bigger Beige
Happy Knitting!
Tags: circular, cowl, FO, handwarmers, knitting, Patons, Seattle, yarn
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It looks fantastic! Had you not mentioned it, I’d never have guessed the yarn was a baby yarn! The color is very muted and pretty! I need to get into gear and get some fall accessories cast-on!
Nice pictures. I like the different shots, showing the versatility of the handwarmers.
Thank you Michelle! I checked out your blog and I’m truly impressed. I bought a beauty of a sewing machine last year and have yet to use it because I’m intimidated beyond belief. I’m even intimidated about buying fabric. I would appreciate ANY sewing tips or resources you can offer up!
Thanks Nadia! We took a lot of pictures for fun – and because it’s a digital camera, so why not? – but there were so many I liked I couldn’t choose just one or two so I thought what the heck, I’ll just upload them all. Glad you enjoyed them
Gorgeous FOs! I love the finished photos, too
I love your shawl. Lovely color as well. I’ve just casted on this pattern.
oops, I meant cowl.
I love your shawl. Lovely color as well. I’ve just casted on this pattern.
Thanks Monica! I hope you enjoy knitting it too. I look forward to seeing your FO!