I made this crazy cowl yesterday while working at The Net Loft. I imagine that if a leprechaun wore a cowl it might look a little like this. Of course this one is so huge, it might swallow a leprechaun whole! I used two strands of a single-ply puffy yarn and a size P hook, following the Yorkshire Cowl pattern from the Lion Brand web site along with my friend Becca who made a more subdued version in blue. We finished them in under 45 minutes. I figured if I decide it’s to crazy for daily wear, I’ll recycle the yarn for another project.
I also made Irish Brown Bread in honor of the holiday which was made with molasses and turned out quite yummy. It is supposedly an Irish granny’s recipe. I substituted whole wheat flour + wheat bran for the flour and soy milk + lemon juice for the sour milk. Last night a friend suggested that St. Patrick’s day would be more fun as a week-long celebration instead of just one day. I think I have to agree!
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Oh I don't think that's too crazy for everyday wear by any means! Especially in winter, it would be a nice snuggly pop of color under a coat.
The green looks lovely on you!
Thank you, Aunt Carole! I wore it again today, it's growing on me…
Thanks, Lauren–I did get lots of comments on it on St. Patrick's day–and I
wasn't sure if that was good or bad, but I think I will end up keeping it.
I *heart* it!
Hi Amy – It's fun to read yours and other CDV blogs and hear about Becca and the Net Loft now and then! I love to see your outdoor pics – makes me homesick… Summer will arrive quickly enough though. See you then! Christa
We can't wait for everyone to come back for the summer! See you soon.
Cute Cute! I love it! Beautiful mountain behind you
Cute Cute. Just love that cowl. The mountain behind you is beautiful!
Thanks! Yes–I'm lucky to have great photo backdrops right in my back
yard–tho I wouldn't want to be doing a photoshoot today–it's 33 degrees
and blowing 50mph with sleet and rain!