LionBrand « Butterisafruit's Weblog

I’m trying to finish off, a lot of lingering projects. Actually I need the needles.

This is a lovely yarn by Lion Brand. It’s named Heartland. It’s 5 oz, 251 yds. per

skein. They recommend size 9 needle. I usually use a size 8, instead. I can keep

a gauge, with a smaller needle.

Working on a cowl. Cast on 84, stitches, onto round size 8 needles. Purled a couple of

rows. Then Purl 2, Knit three. Then worked in a tiny cable stitch.

I have a way to go, but this is how it’s working up.

Twisted cable cowl

My real point in posting this. Is this is very nice yarn. It’s quite soft. Actually it feels softer as it works up, without being limp. It doesn’t split. I guess you could say, it’s an enjoyable knit.

I’ve been knitting this boring cowl wondering what on earth got me

started. Now I remember. It was the pretty picture Lion Brand sent

with the directions. See if I finish this I’ll look just like her!!

Free Knitting Pattern 60121A Luxury Cowl / Hood : Lion Brand Yarn Company

I checked the Lion Brand Site and they didn’t promise that. Although they did say this is a pattern for beginners and it’s easy. It’s true, it’s a mindless knit. You do four rounds knit, four rounds purl, till you’re ready to stab yourself with you’re own super turbo knitting needles. Or reach 21 inches whichever comes first.

The pattern calls for size 11 round needles, cast on 82 stitches. However a knitter wrote and said it was too big. I took her advice and used a size 7 needle. This is a pattern that stays lose, and you don’t have to worry about it being too tight.