Apparently knitting is extremely popular in Argentina. In fact, there is a Yarn District in Buenos Aires!
My friend Jody lives in Argentina. She sent this yarn to me because she thought I would appreciate the uniqueness of this yarn, and she knew I would love the autumn colors! This yarn is a bulky thick and thin yarn, with orange felted flowers tied to this really interesting art yarn.
I love this yarn, and I've been looking for the perfect pattern to show it off. We just received a copy of Cowl Girls by Cathy Carron.
I’m trying to decide between two designs.
I like the mitered shaping over the shoulders. I’m not sure if I have enough yarn. I may ignore the first few rounds and start a bit higher from the bottom. I just like the way it would lay over my shoulders a bit.
This one is a bit safer in terms of not having enough yarn. I would just make it as wide as possible. And, I could find two cool buttons to close it.
What do you think?
Sep 7, 2010 at 12:50 PM Looks like the second one gets my vote, too. Wow, what a treat!!? E.
Sep 2, 2010 at 8:53 AM I really like the look of both but think the second one will look great in the wool you received from your friend in Argentina - I look forward to seeing your completed project.
Sep 2, 2010 at 7:48 AM I agree, the second one would help to display the flowers easier.
Sep 2, 2010 at 6:28 AM Definitely the second...you could still wear a jacket or coat over it and not bulk up your shoulders.
Sep 1, 2010 at 6:08 PM I agree, the second one would show off the yarn much more, but I do like the larger one.
Sep 1, 2010 at 3:46 PM I think the second one would work best with your yarn. The large cowl in the first photo might overpower your petite frame.
Sep 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM What beautiful yarn! This will be lots of fun to work with. I really like the second one much more, I think it would showcase the uniqueness of the yarn.