I finished my sister's Gaptastic Cowl in the wee hours of the night and sent it off this morning. I managed to snap a few iphone pics before I wrapped it. I am pretty excited about the way it turned out. It really is the perfect beginner project. I plan on making another one for myself in a mustard color.
My only complaint is that the 2 skeins of yarn that it suggests only made a 10 inch wide cowl (instead of the 15 inches in the description). It is plenty wide enough, but I think I will buy 3 skeins next time to make it extra bulky and fun.
I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in a Turquoise color.
For those of you who are true beginners like me, here are some youtube videos that really helped me through the whole process:
Gap Cowl Knit-Along : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCgtDM0EOwg
Adding a New Ball of Yard : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA7r8REfNDU
Binding Off : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIhhAM5MFbQ
Weaving in Ends : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfkJxcr027Q
Love this!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's gorgeous and it actually looks like it'll be plenty big! Such a pretty color too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for the video tips!
ReplyDeleteI've had this in my queue on Ravelry for a year now and I really really *need* to make this pattern. I love how the turquoise color turned out!
ReplyDeleteLove the color choice. Looks so cozy I might have to knit one, too.
ReplyDeletenice!! that turned out really great!!
ReplyDeleteWow, just gorgeous and so bright and cheery, you should be so proud, well done!
ReplyDeleteAwesome - it looks just like mine!! I hope it is just as comfy and warm.
ReplyDeleteOh these are SO cute & useful! I made a bunch with the Marian pattern (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marian-2) last year, and everyone seemed to love them. :) It's similar but incorporates a half twist after casting on to make it lay really nicely. Love how yours turned out and LOVE that lipstick colour!
ReplyDeleteThis really looks nice! I bet your sister will love it!
ReplyDeleteI saw this just the other day and thought it would be perfect for a desperate-knitter-wannabe like me. THANYOU for the links as well. Your's looks fabulous!! Dumb question... does a skein have a standard length?
ReplyDeleteIt's a great present! I'm sure your sis will love it. I'm making one too with straight needles
ReplyDeleteSuper lovely! You're tempting me to start knitting!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big time crocheter and keep meaning to learn to knit. This cowl is amazing (and the name is just hilarious)!! Thanks for the YouTube links. Also, I started using that same Lion Brand yarn on a few projects lately. I love how quick projects come together with that big, chunky yarn. I made a cowl recently too. Here's a link if you'd like to check it out:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.caughtonawhim.com/2012/11/crochet-saturday.html
Hope you're enjoying the holidays!! :)
Oh hooray! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI just did this as my first knitting project. I don't know how but mine is like twice as big as that (and it's not 15 inches). I love it. Keeps me warm in all this NY wind. Are you on Ravelry?
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