last week i finished the Miura Cowl.
i cast on 133 stitches for 7 pattern repeats. i like a longer, narrower cowl so could have cast on for 6 pattern repeats instead.
it's been a long time since i've posted a modeled shot - honestly these modeled shots are not my favorite. i miss the younger, more rested, less stressed me ... but then most of us probably feel this way. so here's the modeled shot.
happy as i am with this cowl i'm rethinking fiber choices in this milder, damp climate. i find the merino that i loved in Alberta feels itchy here. cashmere seems to handle the moisture better. i'm also looking at cotton, rami, linen and hemp with renewed interest.
but before i cast on for anything else i must finish the Sound of Waves shawl for my mother.
will leave you with 2 inspiration links - this one for a great cowl and this one for some endearing sweater mending.
I love the idea for patching the holey knitwear!
I think the photo of you is great! Cowl looks fab too and look at that scenery behind you! All beautiful!
Posted by: RoseRed | December 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Beutiful cowl and photo of you!
Posted by: Elena | December 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM
thank you for this photo! you don't look stressed at all. And what a landscape! I also love the colours of that cowl. REally nice.
Posted by: Luisa | December 11, 2011 at 09:57 AM
you look beautiful i love the cowl and the backdrop is just as beautiful!
Posted by: gay | December 11, 2011 at 02:49 PM
aaaand yea wouldn't we all love to be back to our formerly non stressed selves!!!
Posted by: gay | December 11, 2011 at 02:50 PM
yay! I love this photo of you!
Posted by: kat | December 16, 2011 at 08:48 AM
I think you don't look stressed at all! I love this image of you. Such beautiful tones in the background!
Posted by: Remco | December 27, 2011 at 01:53 PM