Welcome to Wool on Sundays…
…and thank you to everyone who visited last week :)
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And, now, onto wool. Last week my mother gave me a bag full of hand wound balls of undyed mohair (dk weight). It really is fantastically fluffy – the yarn equivalent of candy floss!
I first thought of knitting a cardigan but I don’t really want a cardigan this colour and I couldn’t think of anyone else who would want such a fluffy cardigan or jumper. So I started to crochet a granny square and pondered turning it into a blanket.
After 16 rounds and once I’d used up one ball I decided it wouldn’t really be big enough to be very useful blanket but it just so happened that there was someone I wanted to make a handmade gift.
So I made another square, joined them to make a cowl and crocheted a scalloped edging. It was a very quick and easy make and it’s very, very soft and warm. I think I may have to make some more of these.
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Janine @ Rainbow Hare
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Celtic Thistle
That wool sounds delightful and ideal for a snuggly cowl too. Hope your transition goes through smoothly I would hate to miss any of your posts!
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Benta AtSLIKstitches
Sounds like the perfect purpose! Love the curved edges
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Kim
Fingers crossed for your seamless transition. =) The wool looks ever so soft and warm. Have a great week, Janine.
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Maria
That yarn just looks so soft…absolutely beautiful!
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Carol- Beads and Birds
It's a beautiful piece and lovely gift. Very delicate and feminine.
xx, Carol
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Archie the wonder dog
Gorgeous!
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Martha
That yarn looks so luxurious and soft. Great choice turning it into a cowl. It is absolutely gorgeous.
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FVITH
Very pretty.
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Carla
Your cowl looks so so soft : )
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Soma @ whimsandfancies.com
The yarn looks so soft and warm. You definitely made a very cosy cowl with it!
-Soma
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