Friday, 11 September 2020

Nomad: a cosy cowl!

 Happy Friday, Lovely Yarnarinnas!

I had no intention of making a Cowl. I blame it on my wayward hook! My lovely model Tanya ( youngest son's longtime GF ) is unfortunately away at the moment assisting at her sister-in-law's birth so we'll just have to imagine this cosy cowl around a cold neck. However, she did model the first sample I made which I will share even though the patterns are not entirely the same. Also, it's upside down...but no matter. 😆



We're moving towards our very windy season here in Cape Town. It's also not quite Spring yet so the breezes have a certain chill to them, just enough so that a cosy cowl becomes a useful item of walking gear. As you know, I am BIG on walking and if I do happen to miss a day my body berates me until I pull on a pair of boots, leash up those naughty girls, Roxy and Lally, and head for the woods. I don't know if any of you Lovelies have read Walking In This World HERE by Julia Cameron ( who wrote The Artists Way ) but if you haven't, please do!

Recently, one of my new favourite authors, Tom Cox HERE  shared some background information and inspiration behind his new book 21-Century Yokel HERE  about walking the length and breadth of the UK! Humans love to walk and run, and I imagine it's because, at heart and soul, we are Nomadic. And so it was, with all these walks and thoughts swirling about in my mind, that a crochet hook jumped into my hand, a few balls of yarn rolled closer and this cosy little cowl happened HERE.

The other thing about this cowl, other than being cosy that is, is that it's an incredibly easy pattern to just keep replicating until you have a larger wraparound cowl, or worked flat ( mine is made in the round ), a ginormous blanket! I like patterns that are versatile and this one definitely is.


Of course, our GIVEAWAY today is ...yep, you guessed it! 😀 I'll pick 5 names out of our LUCKY GIVEAWAY HAT next week Friday! Don't forget to leave your Ravelry name. 

Wishing you all a very happy, relaxed and peace-filled weekend.

💗 Jen


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  1. Ingrid11 September 2020 at 06:19

    Gorgeous <3 As usual! xx (ravelry name : bimbake)

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  2. Rowan11 September 2020 at 06:27

    Wow that's so pretty!! Yes versatility is a great thing for a pattern... And I never seem to be able to just leave it as it is... Master of non conformity!! I may turn this into a crochet hook case... Something I desperately need... 😄 Thanks for another beautiful pattern!!

    Hello from the UK,

    Rowan. (aviatrixuk)

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  3. Yunita Wiriani11 September 2020 at 06:34

    Yes! We are nomadic at hearts and souls! Thank you, Jen. I definitely love this quote. Jen, you have a way with words and colors. <3 and Those are beautiful colors..<3 Stunning. As always. :)
    (Ravelry : Yunsup)

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  4. Rachelle11 September 2020 at 06:35

    How beautiful, o my goodness. What a stunner!
    Koeksuster - Ravelry

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  5. MinnekeCrochet11 September 2020 at 06:36

    Nice idea! I’ll give it a go myself!🌷💓🌷💗🌷💓🌷

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  6. Haley Irene11 September 2020 at 06:39

    Beautiful! We have gotten some early cold weather, I'm OK with it, being pregnant and hot is my least favorite thing! Ravelry : haleyirene92

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  7. MinnekeCrochet11 September 2020 at 06:40

    Jen, beautiful pattern, full of possibilities! I Love it!
    I’ll probably try to make a summer blanket, in cotton 🌷💓🌷💗🌷
    Ravelry: MinnekeCrochet ( Thank you very much!🧡)

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    1. MinnekeCrochet15 September 2020 at 14:30

      Jen, my Ravelry name is:
      MinnekeCrochet 🤗😀☀️

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  8. Nancy Ortiz11 September 2020 at 06:40

    Hermoso cuello. Quiero hacerlo!

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  9. Angie11 September 2020 at 06:44

    So pretty, like the idea of enlarging the pattern for a throw.
    Ravelry: macdiv

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  10. Indrabar11 September 2020 at 06:46

    That looks so squishy and warm! Love it ❤️ (ravelry: indrabar )

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  11. MadJen11 September 2020 at 06:46

    Absolutely beautiful, I love it and I love Cole & Marmalade too. My cat is called Marmalade although she's a naughty tortie, not ginger. My Rav name is MadJen xx

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  12. Tayu Purnamasari11 September 2020 at 07:07

    Hai, its a beautifull cowl indeed, i love your design, my raverly is tayu78. Thank you ����

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  13. Is it just me11 September 2020 at 07:11

    Beautiful cowl. My Ravelry name is Adrihepburn. Thank you.

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  14. Is it just me11 September 2020 at 07:11

    Beautiful cowl. My Ravelry name is Adrihepburn. Thank you.

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  15. Beabo6211 September 2020 at 07:11

    Hi, this looks so cute!
    I must make them 😊❤️
    On ravelry: Beabo62
    Xx Beate

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  16. SaMaNtHa Gg11 September 2020 at 07:16

    Just gorgeous ...!!! So lovely 🥰🥰😍😍 Samanthagg (my Ravelry) my Best regards from México

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  17. finallyiamnoone11 September 2020 at 07:16

    oooh, I feel it'd be a great Christmas gift for some of my friends and family! As usual, beautiful work <3 You can find me on Ravelry as: dotmakes

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  18. janice11 September 2020 at 07:29

    I love this. I'm hoping it's an easy pattern for a beginner crocheter. I love all the overlay and texture in your other designs but a large piece would be a stretch for someone who hasnt made learned those stitches yet. I think this cowl might be a good start Purselover (RAvelry)

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  19. Jane Eddy11 September 2020 at 07:42

    Revelry name Sungazer61 love this!!💖💖💖

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  20. Unknown11 September 2020 at 07:47

    Oh my gosh, I love it! This is so boho chic. Perfect Christmas gifts for my daughters and granddaughters... and grandma too. 😉 Thank you for your kindness. My Ravelry name - ydaluz

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  21. Eva11 September 2020 at 08:16

    Such a beautiful pattern! Again! I am KOTENZEMOM on Ravelry.

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  22. Donnaleec11 September 2020 at 08:28

    Beautiful pattern. Thank you. I am not much of a cowl person, but endless possibilities are my thing.... and this has it going on!!! Love it! (Ravelry: doco5256)

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  23. Kathryn ‘Kage’ Garramone11 September 2020 at 08:29

    I saw this 1st thing this morning on Ravelry and my immediate reaction was YES! So beautiful
    I’m in love

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  24. Sweet crocheter11 September 2020 at 08:36

    Such creativity. Like the idea of a blanket. Thank you. Ravelry name is cksteffen.

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  25. Urooj11 September 2020 at 08:38

    Love it. My Ravelry name is Funville💕💕💕!

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  26. Urooj11 September 2020 at 08:39

    Love it. My Ravelry name is Funville💕💕💕!

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  27. Urooj11 September 2020 at 08:39

    Love it. My Ravelry name is Funville💕💕💕!

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  28. Louise11 September 2020 at 08:41

    Oh I see a cosy blanket in my future. Kapenaar is my Ravelry name. And by the way, it is stunning as usual.

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  29. Heidi G11 September 2020 at 08:43

    This looks really nice! I think it would suit me ��

    JustHeidi73

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  30. Sarahbk11 September 2020 at 08:47

    Very nice! My ravelry name is SaraAmanda.

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  31. Sarahbk11 September 2020 at 08:48

    Very nice! My ravelry name is SaraAmanda.

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  32. Binz11 September 2020 at 08:50

    What lovely colours! Your designs are stunning. I’m so happy I stumbled on to your page. From Itsbinz

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  33. Mumnymous11 September 2020 at 08:53

    Such a pretty piece, and as usual your colours are impeccable. My Ravelry name is mumnymous

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  34. Unknown11 September 2020 at 09:03

    Just love this cowl and will definitely be making it. My ravelry name is Ineke

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  35. Anonymous11 September 2020 at 10:18

    This cowl is so cute. Well, all your patterns are gorgeous.
    Really love it. Crossing fingers.

    My ravelry name: JanjaD

    Greetings from Slovenia.

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  36. jinksyju11 September 2020 at 10:50

    Love it! Could make a really good face covering! Jinksyju

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  37. Pvergiza11 September 2020 at 11:08

    Very beautiful and different, would love to try and make this.

    My Ravelry name is. Pvergiza

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  38. Parris11 September 2020 at 11:17

    How nice & So lovely! I never win anything... But I'm putting my name in the hat anyway! My Ravelry name is beautifulParris. Thanks Jen! <3

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  39. MIS TEJIDOS Y ALGO MAS11 September 2020 at 11:35

    Beautiful Cowl. My Ravelry name is deliarp

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  40. Marilyn5811 September 2020 at 13:01

    Love! Love! Love! Marilyn58 on Ravelry

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  41. debra11 September 2020 at 14:45

    Yhu Jen, another funky beaut mix of colours, you are blessed with an eye for the whole spectrum. xxDebra africandebs on Ravelry

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  42. Helene11 September 2020 at 15:15

    Love it colours are lovely too we are heading into spring and storms if they ever arrive then our long hot summer not much crochet time then. heddy56 is my ravelry name

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  43. Slants of Sunshine11 September 2020 at 16:21

    Very pretty!! My Ravelry ID is Clarkbarusa ❤️

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  44. Ann11 September 2020 at 16:25

    Gorgeous love all your patterns. My Ravelry name is Glamorsox.

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  45. KerryH11 September 2020 at 16:31

    Would brighten up any day ❤❤

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  46. Pau11 September 2020 at 17:31

    Another beauty Jen!! It must be amazing to have so much creativity bursting out of you ❤️
    Ravelry name: PaulinaSmith

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  47. Pau11 September 2020 at 17:31

    Another beauty Jen!! It must be amazing to have so much creativity bursting out of you ❤️
    Ravelry name: PaulinaSmith

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  48. Unknown11 September 2020 at 17:32

    Incredible!! ( Opalbaby

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  49. mizarie8811 September 2020 at 18:06

    Win or not, this is a pattern I think I'll have to add to my list of WIP. Super pretty! (Raverly name: MarieVKnight)

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  50. lee smith11 September 2020 at 18:15

    So very beautiful! ♡♡♡
    Needlekrafter for ravelry.

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  51. Pineappleworks11 September 2020 at 18:24

    So pretty! Ravelry- Pineappleworks :)

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  52. SharynB11 September 2020 at 18:53

    So cute - love it. I am Sharyn101 on Ravelry

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  53. Francoise11 September 2020 at 19:09

    Stunning design. Thanks for a great giveaway. My Ravelry name is FrancoiseHurt xx

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  54. Kathy11 September 2020 at 20:01

    Gorgeous as always. Ravelry: kathyverrier. goodluck to all.

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  55. River11 September 2020 at 20:50

    This is just beautiful! I think I will make it into a lap blanket! My ravelry name is metromedical

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  56. Tracey11 September 2020 at 20:59

    Oh yes! My girls would love these. Cool and cosy at the same time.
    (Ravelry name is darkstream)

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  57. Kim Blair11 September 2020 at 21:39

    So many gorgeous patterns, so little time, Jen ��
    @kimtraceyblair ����❤️

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  58. Karina11 September 2020 at 21:43

    Oh my goodness ... I will make a blanket for sure !!! Lovely !!! Congrats and thanks for the chance !!! Ravelry name : KarinaPaula
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  59. carrienation11 September 2020 at 23:47

    It's a little hard to get my head around anything warming at the moment here in California with record heat (we got to 108 degrees F one day last week!) and heavy smoke in the air from all the fires. Not surprisingly you have hit it out of the park yet again, dear Jen, with this lovely pattern. I'm thinking maybe it could be finagled into a scarf when it finally decides to cool off and settle down around here. Ravelry name:tabrik

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  60. Dee12 September 2020 at 01:40

    That's gorgeous- and a piece of Hooks n Tales clothing... <3
    Cant wait for this!
    Ravelry name: Caramac

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  61. Jane12 September 2020 at 01:54

    Mmm.... I can feel a blanket coming on!! Stunning! Ravelry name: Jaylin2

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  63. Liz12 September 2020 at 03:42

    Spring (summer?) has definitely sprung here in KZN, but this cowl (& scarf & blanket - love the possibilities) is definitely on my to-do list for next winter! Thanks Jen!
    LizDtoo

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  64. Ally12 September 2020 at 04:08

    I wanna make this into a blanket so badly. Such a cute pattern. 😃
    My Ravelry name is AllyCatPurrs

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  65. Kitty12 September 2020 at 04:12

    If this posts twice, sorry. But if you want to laugh out loud until you cry, try reading “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson. Pretty Cowl!

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  67. Darts Finland12 September 2020 at 05:25

    you make things , love it ;) here in Finland its getting colder and time for Cowls , socks mits and Co comes sneaking up ;) Have a great Time Jen and a nice Weekend friendly regards Darts Finland @Ravelry

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  68. Cat B12 September 2020 at 05:37

    That's truly lovely! Heading into fall here in the US - what a lovely addition that would make to my winter wardrobe! Thank you for another beautiful patter! Ravelry name: catcaravan

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  69. alimar12 September 2020 at 06:03

    Gorgeously cool cowl to make! I especially love the ability to cinch-up when the air turns colder. A great holiday gift to make as well, Thanks Jen!
    Ravelry name: Filizali

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  70. Sher12 September 2020 at 06:14

    Just the cutest cowl everrrr! I don't even wear cowls, but will after making this one :)
    Ravelry name: clashhewhe

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  71. Narbuco12 September 2020 at 06:39

    Very pretty!! Ravelry- Narbuco

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  72. Duffy12 September 2020 at 12:19

    So pretty. Love this pattern

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  73. Tineke12 September 2020 at 13:14

    Just bought it today. I was out in hospital, just came home after a knee operation, saw your post and fell in love. Can't do a thing but planning ahead XD

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  74. Unknown12 September 2020 at 13:15

    Oh wow! So pretty and colorful 😍

    Ravelry: Mintchoc01

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  76. Annie12 September 2020 at 15:36

    So Beautiful �� ���� Ralvery : milizzielop

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  77. birds13 September 2020 at 03:27

    What a lovely pattern!! Thanks for the giveaway. Ravelry name is birdsworth

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  78. dizzy2113 September 2020 at 03:31

    Gorgeous Ravelry ID dizzy21

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  79. The Happy Gardener13 September 2020 at 05:29

    Another gorgeous pattern! I think you dream in crochet! Ravelry name: Mercy710

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  80. Robin Ennis Willson13 September 2020 at 11:46

    Oh how lovely and special! I sure do love this and will have to be sure to make at least one! It's just starting to turn to fall here, with the temps dropping, especially this week. Your patterns have me spoiled for just same old same old :)
    https://www.ravelry.com/people/RobWillson

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  81. Ggeight14 September 2020 at 02:38

    I am just starting my winter gear. I love new patterns and this one goes to the top of the list. Thanks Jen.

    Ravelry name: GGeight

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  82. Karina18 September 2020 at 09:54

    This is absolutely beautiful !!! Maybe it’s too late ... If not, I’m KarinaPaula in Ravelry. Thanks for doing this !!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  83. Francoise18 September 2020 at 13:58

    So excited to be a winner of this pattern! Thanks so much Jen. x

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