Most of my designs are inspired by a friend or a member of my family. My latest new free pattern was inspired by a good friend of mine who is a rock/pop/rapping star. Not all men can rock a cowl but if any man can – Lindz can. I was browsing Black Sheep Wools and found a ball of Rico Fashion Pixel DK which has wonderful neon flecks.
I thought how amazing this would look in ultraviolet stage lighting. Obviously when you are jumping around a stage you don’t want a heavy woollen cowl round you neck, but I liked the idea that even in the evening after a performance this cosy cowl would help with the winding down and relaxing. I wonder if you give someone a gift which seem a bit left field this is actually human yarn bombing! I am not sure he will ever wear it – but away from the music scene and back in the yarn world this is a super little design which is perfect for the autumn weather.
So there you go – there is the inspiration.
Black Sheep Wools have now published this pattern for you for free and we have worked it up in Sirdar Smiley Stripes DK. I love the way this has turned ou! The patterning is beautiful and the yarn is really silky and easy to crochet. If you fancy making the pattern it is available here for you to download