Handmade Gift Idea #2: Cowls
By Megan Goodacre
So you want to knit a gift, but you're not sure where to begin.
You were thinking of a scarf, but don't know if you'll have time? Suggestion: how about a cowl (aka an infinity scarf or loop scarf).
Why?
Now, here's a question to consider: Will men wear cowls? Certainly, many will. If you're not sure, just make sure to pick a nice traditional texture and colour without too many embellishments. Or consider a hat.
In my usual self-promotional way, I will mention that I have a few cowls here on Tricksy Knitter: Canaletto, Botanical, Opul, New Bittersweet (those four are all free knitting patterns) plus the Chandelle, Clarendon, Longwall and Ferguson cowls. Oh, and the Henning Cowl. And if you have the Idiot's Guide, there's a really quick cowl, the Chunky Textured Cowl, that one whips up in no time. Looking for more? You'll find thousands of knitting patterns for cowls on Ravelry.
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You were thinking of a scarf, but don't know if you'll have time? Suggestion: how about a cowl (aka an infinity scarf or loop scarf).
Why?
- One size fits anyone
- Requires less yarn than a scarf
- Takes less time than a scarf
- They're also pretty sophisticated
Now, here's a question to consider: Will men wear cowls? Certainly, many will. If you're not sure, just make sure to pick a nice traditional texture and colour without too many embellishments. Or consider a hat.
In my usual self-promotional way, I will mention that I have a few cowls here on Tricksy Knitter: Canaletto, Botanical, Opul, New Bittersweet (those four are all free knitting patterns) plus the Chandelle, Clarendon, Longwall and Ferguson cowls. Oh, and the Henning Cowl. And if you have the Idiot's Guide, there's a really quick cowl, the Chunky Textured Cowl, that one whips up in no time. Looking for more? You'll find thousands of knitting patterns for cowls on Ravelry.
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