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sheila@3 wrote

on Mar 10, 2009 1:08 AM

 Hi does anyone have a pattern for a knitted cowl or insert for jumpers or know where i can get any,its for my ageded mum,ta,

Dubhglas Black wrote

on Mar 10, 2009 6:27 AM

 Hi.  Couldn't you use about 1/3 of a hooded cape pattern?  Or how about a LARGE turtle neck?  Basically a tube, but bigger.....

AndreaW wrote

on Mar 11, 2009 7:57 PM

 Hi Sheila...

I do know of several free patterns as I love cowls.

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80775AD.html?noImages=   you may have to register w/ Lionbrand for this one but it's free. They may also have others...I didn't look. Really pretty + lacy.  "Lacy Luxe Cowl"

http://wendyknits.net/finished-work-free-patterns-tips/sub-page   click on "Victorian Neck Cosy" under "other free patterns". This one covers shoulders as well as neck. It's on my to-do list. Finer yarn/ lacy...love it!!!

http://www.popknits.com/index.php/patterns/page/la_la_love_you_cowl/  worsted wt...see all pics..worn 2 different ways

http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/59/Issue59.php   the link for the actual pattern is between the 2 pics

There is another but I can't remember where I saw it... www.knitty.com maybe?

My personal scarf is a big tube of st st done in 50% mohair/ 50% acrylic in sunset colors. It's done basically by casting on about the # of sts you'de want for a hat (to go over your head) + knitting arond this tube for length desired. Mine's about 3 ft long so I can wrap around my neck if desired rather than over the head. I always fold it back on itself (1/2) + wear it like a big turtleneck. I have made one in soft acrylic for a customer that was allergic to mohair.

Hope something here appeals....Andrea    

JoeR wrote

on Mar 12, 2009 2:23 PM

 I always admire the fact that Andrea is a wealth of information for us all.  Several websites and a pattern, too.  Yowza! Another option you may consider is knitted dickeys.  They tuck under the neckline of your jumper (sweater, for American readers) and help keep your neck warm.  Elizabeth Zimmermann has several styles in one of her knitting books (I forget which one) and they look really simple to knit up.  You could google "knitted dickeys" and see what appears.  (Hopefully, no inappropriate sites...but you never know, anymore.)  Anyhow, I hope you find lots of patterns you, and your mom, like.

redstach wrote

on Apr 29, 2009 4:15 PM

 Try Knitty they  have some great patterns, good luck,Redstach