I have noticed that cowls in replacement of winter scarves have become quite popular. Maybe it's just my increased involvement with the knitting and crocheting world, but I can't remember seeing them before. I will often mention it to another person and they'll give me a look of "What are you talking about? Did you just make that word up?" No friends, I did not. I looked up the word with Merriam-Webster (a dictionary website that I will use while I'm online) and found several definitions for the word 'cowl.' The best fit for the definition was "a draped neckline on a woman's garment." Didn't seem to quite fit, because these warm cowls aren't really just on the neckline nor just for women. So, I saw there was a definition option for 'cowl-neck' defined as "a high loose-fitting turnover collar used especially for sweaters." Ha! This seems quite a bit better definition. Come to think of it, these cowls that have become so popular really are like detached collars of a sweater. I guess that's where the name came from. :p Anyway, I have been tinkering with my own designs for cowls. The picture above is one of the two I've made so far. They're actually quite easy. There are a couple options you have when making a cowl. You can make a large rectangle, long enough to go around your neck and wide enough to cover it, and whip stitch it together or use button fasteners like I did. The second option is to knit or crochet in a round, again making sure you make it large enough to fit. Use whatever style of stitch you like! I mix and match mine for neat texture changes.
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My name is Annissa, owner of MissNissDesigns. I am a knitter, crocheter, sewer, and all around crafty lady. Archives
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