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Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj

Pearl

Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« on: October 16, 2020, 08:40:59 AM »
My mum asked me to get this pattern for her from Ravelry and when I saw it, I thought I’d have a go.  It is a good way to use up oddments of wool.  I think I’ve got enough for 50 cowls.



Plenty of ends to sew in.   :scream:

BrendaP

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2020, 09:02:21 AM »
That's very different from what I've seen before.   :loveit:
I've not felt the urge to crochet anything for years though and I had enough of darning in my Fair Isle ends yesterday.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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b15erk

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2020, 09:43:39 AM »
Ooo, that looks pretty!  Can we see a pic of your pattern please?  I'm also looking for projects which will use up my large stash of yarn.  Lots of it, but not great quantities of the same type or colour.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

annieeg

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2020, 09:45:01 AM »
Ohhhhhh it's lovely  :loveit:
If only I could crochet  :headbang: :headbang:

Acorn

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2020, 09:56:57 AM »
I've a feeling that it's actually knitted...  :thinking:
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

Ploshkin

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2020, 10:03:16 AM »
That's a most unusual pattern, I thought it was knitted.
@b15erk look up mitred square knitting
The squares aren't sewn together, the stitches are picked up along the side of a square to knit the next one.  It's on my list of things to do one day.
Life's too short for ironing.

Pearl

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2020, 10:09:09 AM »
Ohhhhhh it's lovely  :loveit:
If only I could crochet  :headbang: :headbang:

Yes, it’s knitted.  I’m like you, @annieeg .  I tried many times over the years but now have resigned myself to the fact that I’m never going to be able to crochet. 

Pearl

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2020, 10:21:51 AM »

annieeg

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2020, 10:45:54 AM »
You've made my day!! 0_0 0_0
I can knit and checked out the pattern (which I think I might manage, provided I concentrate :thinking:) so I bought it!!
Its really lovely, and will be interesting to try and learn the techniques.
I, also, have a lot of wool bits and pieces and this could put them to use.
Thanks :flower: @Pearl

b15erk

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2020, 10:48:13 AM »
That's lovely @Pearl !  I've bookmarked it, and hopefully it will be one to reduce my stash.  New knitting technique (to me) too - is it a Brioche stitch?

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Pearl

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2020, 10:58:45 AM »
No, not brioche stitch.  Much easier.   :)

Ohsewsimple

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2020, 11:28:32 AM »
 Very unusual.  I do like something different. 

Acorn

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2020, 12:29:56 PM »
I am very tempted to try this, too (although I MUST finish my jumper first...)  I tend to get bored with large areas of knitting, so this ought to be ideal.   :thumbsup:
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

wrenkins

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2020, 06:14:11 AM »
I found myself sitting chatting (mother!) t'other day and wishing I had some knitting on. I haven't knit for ages and I'd love to start something... :loveit: It makes me feel as if I'm very busy even when I'm being a lazy lump!  :laughing:
Harbouring resentment is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die!

Puzzler

Re: Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly Bhardwaj
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2020, 07:27:10 AM »
That is such a beautiful cowl. Unfortunately it is beyond my capabilities and concentration level.