[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Hooded cowl

[Ericka]

Sounds really neat. I had a scar for the hood once. I loved it! But then here in Wisconsin you need that in January February especially if you’re standing outside for a bus or walking anywhere. LOL

Ericka Nelson

> On Oct 3, 2021, at 9:49 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I'm making an interesting hooded cowl, available on Ravelry, called the
> Exoskeleton Cowl.  It's the hot project in my knitting group now.  It has a
> base in DK stockinette, then alternates 10 German short rows of lace-weight
> mohair garter stitch with 6 long rows of the DK.  That creates either a
> hood, or, if that part is turned to the front, a soft, fluffy section.  It
> feels great. 
> 
> Mohair is like working with a strand of very fuzzy hair.  It's kind of a
> pain, but the fabric is lovely, light and soft.  Every time I come to the
> mohair rows, I say Oh No, and every time I finish them I say how beautiful
> they are.  Happily, the mohair sections get shorter every repeat.
> 
> I'm making it for a present for my sister.  If I liked hoods, I'd make one
> for myself, too.
> 
> Tracy
> 
> 
> 
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