On the Hook: A Holly Jolly Cowl

September 22, 2015January 30, 2017 | Annie

Hi folks,

I’ve started work on a Christmassy piece.

I didn’t head to Jo-Ann to get supplies for a holiday cowl, but that green yarn was on clearance. I thought it was a beautiful color that would be perfect for Christmas (the fact that Jo-Ann has those wonderful cinnamon-scented pinecones all over the place might have helped put me in the mood).

I seem to be in a bobble phase right now, as I am making a lot of them. This bulky yarn really makes those bobbles pop. Tee hee!

Until next time,
Annie

New Piece: Smooth & Melty Cowl

Smooth & Melty Cowl | Webster Fiber Arts

September 17, 2015January 30, 2017 | Annie

Hi folks,

One more piece this week: the Smooth & Melty Cowl.

This yarn is the same line I used in the Picking Irises Cowl, but this time it was dyed by the manufacturer. The colorway is called “Pagoda,” but it reminds me of Smooth n’ Melty Mints. It also reminds me of a couple of different ice creams, but that is for a different post. Thinking about those cool mints led me to a cowl that fits more closely to the body than I usually make—I guess I was looking for warmth.

This piece is loom knit with a crocheted edging. This is a bit of a “choose your own adventure” cowl. Technically, there is a right and wrong side, but I think I like the nubby purl “wrong” side better than the smoother knit “right” side.

See more photos and purchase on Etsy.

Until next time,
Annie

New Piece: Parakeet Button Cowl

Parakeet Button Cowl | Webster Fiber Arts

September 14, 2015January 30, 2017 | Annie

Hi folks,

I have a new cowl to share with you today—the Parakeet Button Cowl.

This is the same style of yarn I used for the Toucan Cowl and I just love it. I have a few more colors of it in my stash left to make things. All of yarns in this collection have bird names, which I think is a lot of fun. This green one was named “Parakeet.” I stuck with that name for the cowl.

See more photos and purchase in my Etsy shop.

Until next time,
Annie

New Piece: Picking Irises Cowl

Picking Irises Cowl | Webster Fiber Arts

September 10, 2015January 30, 2017 | Annie

Hi folks,

I have a new cowl in the shop today—the Picking Irises Cowl.

This is one of the rare non-one-of-a-kind pieces I’ve made. There are two of these cowls that are very similar: the one you see here, and the one that lives in my closet (and sometimes around my neck). I really love this yarn, and dyeing it was a bit of a process, so I didn’t want to let it all go!

The first time I wore my version of this cowl, Mike and I took a little drive to the Comanche Acres Iris Garden north of Kansas City. Comanche Acres has fields of irises to walk through. You take a clipboard and pencil with you, and you write down the names of the irises you want to buy. If you are like us, you want to buy all of them, but you try to exercise a little restraint. Then, you head into the shop and place your order. In August, your iris plants are ready to be picked up! It is an amazing place.

I decided to name this cowl after our iris outing. The “picking” in our instance was more of a “selecting,” but this cowl is completely appropriate for the plucking kind of flower picking, too.

See more photos and purchase at Etsy.

Until next time,
Annie

New Piece: Toucan Cowl

August 26, 2015January 30, 2017 | Annie

Hi folks,

Toucan Cowl. Toucan Cowl. Toucan Cowl.

I love saying Toucan Cowl.

I have an app I use, Knitting and Crochet Buddy, to keep track of the time I spend on each piece. I usually enter the color of yarn I’m using and what type of piece I am making as my project name, then come up with a “real” title after the piece is finished. In this case, I have enjoyed seeing and saying “Toucan Cowl” so much, I’m sticking with it.

I just posted this piece in my Etsy shop.

Until next time,
Annie

New Piece: Furry Little Monsters Cowl

Furry Little Monsters Cowl | Webster Fiber Arts

August 19, 2015January 30, 2017 | Annie

Hi folks,

This is a fun little cowl!

This yarn makes me think of Sesame Street monsters, random furry Muppets, and Sully from Monsters, Inc.—pretty much any of the cuddly little creatures I just want to hug all day.

This yarn is really soft, too. It is very pet-able.

This cowl is ready to ship now! See more photos or purchase on Etsy.

Until next time,
Annie