MAXIMUS COWL
Maximus Cowl
Chunky Twinkle Yarn by Wenlan
This is the first knit project I’ve ever posted on here! I started this Maximus Cowl over two years ago at Sewing Summit. I made good progress while we were in Salt Lake City, I had so many great knitters (Amanda & Amanda) around me on that trip! Somehow when I came home, I tucked the project away and could never manage to muster the courage to pick it up again. I pulled it out again in January and was determined to finish it up, once and for all!
I don’t consider myself a knitter, but I did learn to knit ages ago. I’m very comfortable doing basic knitting, but I’ve never progressed into anything too complicated. When I see the incredible shawls and socks that my friends are making, I’m really quite in awe.
The most intimidating part of this project was the finishing. I just dreaded the mysterious ‘3 needle bind off’. When I put a call out regarding this last step, Natalie answered with the promise of her guidance. It really wasn’t that bad and actually it was a really cool technique!
Dare I say that I might like to knit another simple cowl?! Any thoughts on some great/simple cowl patterns that you like?
5 comments
Gorgeous! Yarn like that makes me want to learn how to knit!
It’s lovely Karyn! Gaptastic is another good easy cowl: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gap-tastic-cowl
And here are a bunch that are marked “easy” on ravelry (hope this link works!) http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=knitting&difficulties=1&view=captioned_thumbs&sort=best&pc=cowl
it looks fabulous! kudos to you for finishing such an old wip. i have one outstanding knitting project and it haunts me–i don’t know when i’ll ever finish it! anyhow, my favorite source for knitting patterns (and fabulous, affordable, ethical yarn) is quinceandco.com. they have an assortment of cowls http://quinceandco.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_13 and scarves http://quinceandco.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_14 that range in complexity. bonus, they come out with their annual new scarves/cowls collection this week, so there will be even more selection! happy knitting! such a joy! xo
What a nice finish for this year Karyn! I am glad you got some help with the 3 needle bind off. I had to youtube it which is SUCH a great resource! Most of what I know I learnt from such lovely ladies and gents who make videos.
As far for cowls these are a few of my favourites: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bandana-cowl and for something a bit more challenging (yarn overs, slip stitches, and etc (which I bet you’ll have fun learning to do!) http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-noble-cowl
The Noble cowl was my first “big project” and though I messed up once and had to get help pulling it back, it’s the one thing I have made that has gotten the best compliments 🙂
Happy knitting!
p.s. Ravelry is such a great resource for patterns and help too. 🙂
Such a pretty pattern and scrumptious yarn! As a relatively new knitter I also couldn’t live without YouTube. 🙂