Or otherwise known as a cowl for Stu! Ive been meaning to blog about this cowl for ages. Stu asked me to knit him something a while ago, but he is really fussy and I didn't want to put in lots of time and effort if he wasn't go to wear/use the finished product! We did finially find something he would wear though, Stu drives a motorbike and wears buffs and cowls to keep his neck warm. I found this pattern and thought it would be perfect. Thankfully Stu agreed and I even let him choose the yarn.
I really enjoyed knitting this once I got the pattern repeat memorised. It wasn't a very complicated pattern repeat but my poor pregnancy (yes I am using baby brain as an excuse!) brain did struggle at the beginning. Thankfully the pattern and the colour Stu chose were both rather forgiving! Once I got going though it didn't take very long to knit up and was off the needles before I knew it!
Stu was really pleased with it and couldn't wait for it to be blocked so he could wear it! I also have enough yarn left over that I am going to make a matching one for Angus!
Stu got a bit carried away with posing in the next photo, apparently this is his mysterious look! I think it's safe to say he like the cowl.
It looks great! I glad you have an appreciative recipient.
ReplyDeleteNice pattern on the cowl.
ReplyDeleteA great cowl - and great that he liked it. I have given up knitting for my hubby!
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern! Is a freebie somewhere?
ReplyDeleteIt's on ravelry!
DeleteIt looks great. So comfy and warm. It looks great on him and he deff. seems like he loves it.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the pattern and it looks like the recipient does, too.
ReplyDeleteOf course he likes the cowl. It is attractive and masculine, which is not an easy combination to fine!
ReplyDeletePerfect, a lovely gift and a grateful recipient.
ReplyDeleteLooking good. I never really thought about wearing a cowl on the bike. That's a great idea and would help extend my riding season :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cowl and fab photos. My husband refuses to pose for any photos ever!
ReplyDeleteLove the cowl! What a perfect unisex pattern.
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