With the cooler weather upon us it was time for me to shop for a new fall jacket. My red jacket that I really loved just became to big for me….a good thing, but I hated to part with it.
This time I went with one of my favorite colors. It's pumpkin colored on the outside and the inside and sleeve cuffs are kind of a grey goose color. I thought it would be nice to make one of those long cowl type scarves that you could wrap around your neck to match, so I went into my studio and pulled out two colorways in Pearl. The lighter colorway is Spiced Cider and the darker one is Red Hot Chili Peppers. I go back and forth. I love the darker one, but my next sweater is going to be done in that color, so maybe I will go with the lighter one….but that rich chili pepper….hmmm.
I was inspired by this lovely cowl designed by Bonnie Sennott of Blue Peninsula Designs. I was very flattered that she used my yarn for her design……so pretty!
I had previously made another one of her designs, Deephaven, for Ashley last year and thoroughly enjoyed the knit….and I think I will enjoy this one too!
The Woolen Rabbit 
oh they’re both lovely! i think i would go with the one on the right though. or well maybe the one on the left. no the right, no… lol both beautiful! love those spicey colors too!
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I like the one on the left better – is that Spiced Cider? Mmmmm. I understand about the coat business, too. I broke down last year and bought a nice pea coat from LL Bean. I paid a fair amount of money for it and now the damn thing is too big. It’s a good problem to have but STILL!
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How about two cowls? I can certainly understand how hard it is to try and choose just one of those yummy colors.
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The one on the right competes more with the coat. The one on the left melds with it. IMHO
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I love the contrast of the yarn on the left, but the yarn on the right is so complimentary … how about a cowl from the left and mitts from the right? Love the jacket! And yes, a too-big coat is just the right kind of problem to have, haha.
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I’m all for the Chili Pepper! It’s contrast is beautiful with the orange of your coat. I love the cowl. When she posted it yesterday I quickly put it in my faves. Way to stay warm this winter, Kim!
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As soon as I saw the yarn and you said long cowl, that’s the pattern I thought of. I need to make one of those!
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Oh and my vote is for the right one!
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I think either would be just beautiful….
And then I think you should send the other one to me 🙂
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What a beautiful cowl pattern. Red Hot Chili Peppers! It’ll pop against the lighter color of the coat. But then again I am partial to the red side of the color spectrum. 🙂
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I like the one on the left better. And you’re killing me! Love the cowl! lol. I’m working away on Twig and Leaf. Loving every second… once I got past the cast on and first couple of rows, that is. 🙂
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Either color will be wonderful, and the cowl is gorgeous. Must go check out that pattern.
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First, congratulations on (can’t come up with the right word here–“outgrowing” isn’t quite true) your red coat not fitting anymore. The cowl is really pretty–I like it better than most cowls I’ve ever seen. My vote goes to the deeper color–it looks smashing against the coat!
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I am going totally out on a limb and saying, what about matching the cowl to the lining? All your grays are TDF.
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They are wonderful Kim! And that pattern is to die for. I think I’m going to be making it very soon…so I’m off to look at your store right now!
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