Amy Pond Cowl

So, I'm really trying to cut into my yarn stash. A problem that I really had a hard time with was buying a couple of skeins of yarn that would work for my Etsy shop projects. I had this red sock yarn that was my go to for Amy Pond scarves and whenever I had a 50% off coupon or it was marked down on sale, I picked up a couple of skeins.

And then the yarn was discontinued. Dun dun DUN. Yeah. So I knew I didn't have enough yarn for a full scarf, but I figured I probably had enough for a cowl. And I was right!




I used the same needles and pattern that I do for the Amy Pond scarves and then joined the ends to make a cowl loop. It was quick and I already had the pattern memorized. It also gave me the opportunity to try a 3 stitch garter border on the scarf instead of picking up stitches and crocheting a border. I think I like the garter stitch border better. It's easier to keep the same tension while I'm knitting the scarf, as opposed to trying to keep the tension the same while crocheting.




Overall, I'm really pleased with how this turned out. This cowl will be up for sale in my Etsy shop with my November shop update. So if you're interested, keep an eye on my shop after Halloween!



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Etsy Shop Update!

Etsy shop update! These new items and the classic red lace Amy Pond scarf are up for sale!

http://freakishlemon.etsy.com!

Works In Progress

Amy Pond Scarf

Well, hello there. A craft post!

Needles: US 5 – 3.75 mm
Yarn: Lion Brand Micro Spun Cherry Red
Pattern: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pdf/SALLaceScarf.pdf





I’m quite pleased with how this turned out. I wasn’t entirely sure how this was going to look when I started, but I like how the pattern turned out. I may have to try and do this with a lighter weight yarn to include more repeats of the pattern, but I do like this one.





Also, this is the first scarf I’ve knitted where I’ve done a crocheted border. I initially did it to try and keep this from curling as much as it did, but I really like the neatness of the edges with it. I think I’m going to do this for scarves without fringe from now on.





Also also, I've seen stills from the new season with a new scarf for Amy. Stay tuned for Amy Pond Scarf Part 2 when series 6 starts up.





Also also also, this scarf will be available in my Etsy shop in the coming new year. Huzzah!






In related news, I needed to reorganize my yarn piles, so I took a picture of the stash.




This is all the yarn I had this past weekend, with the exception of the blue and white yarn used for Brandy's Christmas present. And I bought a new skein yesterday. And some roving to go with the roving I got for Christmas, so I'm sure there will be more yarn by next week.

The strangest thing is that I didn't even buy the majority of this. My family just keeps giving all of their yarn to me. XD