Wavy Cowl – Lang Silkmerino

wavycowlpink1Hello my name is Emma and I have a cowl obsession…..I am so glad we got that out of the way. This relationship with a small sartorial crutch has been going on for a while and the collection of hand-made and shop bought is subtly growing. I keep thinking I need to find a new ‘favourite’ pattern, but really, why? What’s not to love. The cowl can be an accent accessory. A splash of bright colour in a sombre outfit. It can also act as a warm necklace. Like wearing a chic comfort blanket. (Perhaps not quite a good image). Well I love my cowls and they never fall off or untie like a pesky scarf. Put them on – and forget about them. Easy, lazy vanity.

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When I get asked to trial a new yarn, I often turn to my go-to accessory. The lovely Jenni at Love Crochet asked me to work up a pattern in Lang Silkmerino . I turned to my Wavy Cowl pattern in my book ‘How to Crochet’. It really is true that a good yarn needs a simple pattern to shine. This cowl in the softest pink is such a luxurious joy to wear.

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But be warned dear friends. The subtle softness and barely discernible sheen mean that you will attract a small amount of attention. Few people can resist having a quick feel of the texture. I had planned to give this cowl away…..but then over the weekend I wore it twice and my son was so taken by its cosy qualities that he wore it (in the house) for a couple of hours.

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I have already started my second cowl within a week using Rowan Alpaca Colour in Topaz. You see the obsession has not ended.

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The pattern for this cowl is in How to Crochet – Emma Varnam – published by GMC.