Hand knitted cowls

So cute!

I'm sure those will keep them cosy. I love blackberry stitch, but it's a long time since I've made anything using it.

That is a lovely pattern. I bought a cowl in a local shop but it cost quite a lot and the layered design I liked used lots of different coloured wools. I realised when I got home I could have saved quite a bit of money by knitting it myself with wool from my stash. So well done Purplepixe for saving your family money too.

Thank you so much. Yes, I did use wool from my stash.

That's lovely.

I've made countless cowls over the years, as they knit up quickly, make good presents, and I find them so useful. They are cosier and more difficult to lose than scarves, and can accessorise an outfit as well as being used outdoors to keep you warm.

It's lovely pixie and the colours are great. So cosy for next winter.

I'm going to knit a cream one with white sparkly wool knitted together next. I'm putting them away for presents. They are so quick and easy.

Lovely cowl. I really like blackberry stitch although I don't know how to do it! Actually I'm not much of a knitter but admire knitting items...instead I prefer to sew.

Keep up the good work, I'm sure the recipients will love them too.

Hello! I love the blackberry stitch cowl. I'm in the grip of an episode of depression at the moment, and I'd love to be able to make something for the grandchildren with my huge stash of wool. Any guidance on needle sizes, wool thickness and measurements would be very welcome, please!

That’s lovely - do you use a pattern or is it out of your head?

Is there a difference between a cowl and a snood?

I could manage to knit a cowl! Thanks for the project idea.

Snoods can sometimes be pulled up and over the head to form a hood, but more often the terms are interchangeable, I think.

I have crocheted several cowls. They have been much admired and requested. This is the most recent one, done in waffle stitch.

That is lovely MiniMoon. How do you get the pointy bit at the front?