I've been experimenting with thick wool - this time 12 ply Rustic from the Bendigo Woollen Mills - to make a couple of neck warmers for the men in my life - using a pattern from Cowlgirls. Several of the patterns in this book, especially those for neckwarmers, are easily adapted for men.
These are knitted in a straight piece, in rib, then joined at the ends. The pattern has a contrasting border, which I omitted. The only disadvantage is that you can't decide the length as you go, as the number of stitches on the needle determine the length.
I think it is quite smart and understated.
Rustic is a really attractive wool, lovely to work with, and I like the fleck.
I made this one a couple of inches longer and then decided to block it to get even more length in the front.
These are just the thing for our current weather!
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This is a very nice pattern for a man, tailored and strong. And the yarn is beautiful!
You are getting good mileage from your book. :D
They both look fantastic and I love the new rustic yarn too.
I find if I have a scarf or similiar around my neck it helps to keep warm, these cowls are going to feel so cosy in the cold weather
Thanks, Girls. It's great yarn, and you picked it, Monica, I love getting value out of the book! I've got hopes for a couple more projects from it. I think you'll like my next one, Margaret.
Hi, I know this is a very old post but wondering if you could comment about the Bendigo Rustic wool. I'm trying to find anything that will let me know how 'scratchy' it is. I'm about to start a turtle neck jumper for my son and really don't want to spend months making it and then find he can't wear it. The neck warmers look wonderful and I'm hoping the recipients wear them often.
I’m afraid I can’t provide much information. My husband, for whom I made the first one, died within a year of this post. He used it with no itching that winter, but I have no longer term information. I don’t remember to whom I gave the second one. You could try the new Galaxy range from Bendigo - 50% wool, 50% bamboo. Bamboo is very comfortable against the skin.
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