Pattern: Shawl Collared Cowl by Alana Dakos
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky Solids in earth brown
No mods. One size.
I actually won the pattern and the yarn to go with it from one of Veronika’s giveaways about a year ago. It took me a year to finally start this pattern, and I love it! It’s so simple and elegant and the Misti Alpaca yarn is heaven to knit with. This is my go-to cowl this Fall, and with the cool days ahead, I’m getting lots of wear of it already!
My Ravelry notes here.
One of the best things about this pattern is searching for the perfect buttons to match. I think it is one of the highlights of completing a knit project — the buttons really make a project final. I picked up these beauties from The Woodlot, whom I was delighted to discover, finally, a local wooden button vendor at the knitters’ fair!
I love wood buttons. I’m especially drawn to ones that take on shape and form of what they really are — part of a tree. I love that I can see the rings from the tree and the shapes and textures from the bark are still visible. Perfect pair for yarn labeled “Earth Brown”, wouldn’t you agree?
Dearest sweet flora, oh my your cowl is looking so beautiful! Oh and i adore those gorgeous wooden buttons….perfect match!! You are so talented sweet friend. Thanks so much for sharing these links with us! I am off to peek at the wood lot shop!! Happy day and a beautiful week! Love to you!
Just lovely….The buttons are great!
What a GREAT win, Flora! I just love the elegance of this design…goes with so much. And those buttons are just the right accent–a great find as well! Beautiful result… :o)