A little something for Spring. Not too warm. Not to light. But j-u-s-t right.
Sherheradie inspired me to create cotton seeds , after I fell in love with her seed stitch Nimbus neckwarmer. Thankyou sherheradie x
Wonderfully versatile, it can be worn loose, wrapped around once, or twice - depending on your mood, or the weather.
Thankyou to my sweet Madison for being such a fun model this afternoon. I usually have trouble getting her in front of the camera, but there was lots of laughter and silliness during our little session!
If you would like to make your own, then here's how:
DETAILS
Finished measurements:
70" / 180cm long x 7" / 36cm wide
Yarn
Any Aran weight yarn. I've used Jo Sharp's Aran Cotton. 5 x 50gm balls.
Needles and Notions:
5.5mm circular needles
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
Not important in this pattern.
Cast on 201 stitches. Join the round.
Round 1: *knit 1, purl 1*, repeat to end of round.
Round 2: *purl 1, knit 1*, repeat to end of round.
These two rounds create your seed stitch pattern. Continue in seed stitch for 47 rounds.
Bind off. I used Elizabeth Zimmermans sewn cast off.
Weave in ends.
Beautiful simplicty. Wrap your neck in cotton, and enjoy x
I love simple patterns that result in such beauty! Thanks for the pattern.
Posted by: Mandy | October 14, 2009 at 12:01 AM
I absolutely love this. I haven't knitted in a while and as I see these images I want to pick up my needles NOW and knit away. I might just do that. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Viviana | October 14, 2009 at 12:51 AM
love, love, love! I love the color, the pattern, the style, just amazing!
Posted by: Just Mandy :-) | October 14, 2009 at 02:21 AM
Thank you for this wonderful pattern!!
I'm going to my stash now to pick out some yarn.
Posted by: RisaJ | October 14, 2009 at 03:45 AM
Love this.
Beautiful compostion of your photography.
Posted by: camilla | October 14, 2009 at 05:11 AM
how i adore the coolness of the scarf and the colours. you brightened up my sour day M!
xxx
Posted by: lucy | October 14, 2009 at 07:28 AM
I love cowls, I'll have to get this one going next. I also know quite a few people looking for simple patterns like this, I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | October 14, 2009 at 09:21 AM
This looks beautiful...soft & comfy & just perfect.
Glad you had a bit of fun with your gorgeous model.
Posted by: Kirsty | October 14, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Michelle...this is perfectly lovely...
and the color...so soft..so spring...so fresh...
thank you for sharing....beautiful you.
xo
Posted by: theresa/ t does wool | October 14, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Sooooo cute!!! =^___^=
Posted by: caska | October 14, 2009 at 12:59 PM
This is gorgeous. I love seed stitch, especially when someone else does it. Enjoy.
Posted by: Enchantedmama | October 14, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Gorgeous! Both the scarf and your daughter!!
Posted by: Kate | October 14, 2009 at 02:17 PM
yes gorgeous softness and your grey, and nice to see that you are still living on this earth (I mean loooong time, no see, no hear)- I love the specific placement of the photos which give your model (gorgeous, I have to use the word again)a delightful hat, perhaps some thought for the future
Posted by: Steffen | October 14, 2009 at 03:51 PM
It`s so simple and just lovely !
I like your blog :)
Posted by: karu-mammi | October 14, 2009 at 04:57 PM
You are blessed with such extraordinary gifts as well as beautiful children. Madison's eyes are an exact match to the cool gray wool, which I suspect may be why you were drawn to it in the first place.
Posted by: Cicada Studio | October 15, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Hello Michelle,
I just found your blog through Rachel at One Pretty Thing... and I've spent the past 1/2 hour going back through your posts (when I definitely should be doing other things). Your blog is beautiful, as are your projects. And you have gorgeous children. I've added you to my 'favourites' list on my blogroll.
Take care,
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel | October 15, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Michelle this is beautiful!!! I love it. Makes me wish I could knit this.
So beautiful. I love how you photograph your work...the light is perfect. xo
Posted by: gillian | October 16, 2009 at 03:27 AM
Thanks so much for sharing your pattern and your blog! Im going to make it for my sister for xmas, found you through One Pretty Thing. Your children are simply stunning and so is your work. I'II be back to visit. Thanks again.
Posted by: Leah | October 16, 2009 at 09:27 AM
I absolutely love your blog. Jeannette Mariae, DK ;-)
Posted by: Jeannette Mariae | October 17, 2009 at 07:26 AM
ah a hit of cotton ...and grey..bliss
Posted by: elk | October 17, 2009 at 09:12 AM
I also just found you through rachel... this scarf/cowl is to die for....do you make these to sell as well? If so, let me know since I would absolutely love one...
Posted by: Jennifer White | October 18, 2009 at 04:20 AM
Thanks for sharing your lovely pattern.
Posted by: Regan | October 19, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Wow. I visit your blog the first time and must say: I'm deeply impressed. It's such a wonderful place here... I love your knits and the way your photos are. Simply great. greets from a german knitter ;)
Posted by: caro | October 28, 2009 at 01:31 AM
This is beautiful - gorgeous pictures too.
Thank you for sharing the pattern :)
Posted by: Christine | November 03, 2009 at 07:49 PM
beautiful photography and such a beutiful pattern!
thank you! I just discovered as well that these sling-shawls are perfect for wrapping around the neck...
I am impressed about your creativity while caring for 6 kids!
xxx
Posted by: itto | November 15, 2009 at 08:46 AM