Greetings, knitters! Are you headed to Rhinebeck this weekend (aka the New York Sheep and Wool Festival)? This year I won’t be going—but of course I’m excited to see everyone’s social media posts. Will the big maple be as bright and orange as ever? I hope so!
Although I won’t be there, you can see a beautiful new sample of my Katydid Cowl at Tidal Yarns. They’re in Building 30, Booth 7 this time. The pattern uses one full skein of her fingering weight yarn, plus four mini skeins.
To celebrate Katydid’s appearance at Rhinebeck, I set up a sale! Through October 31, you can take 20% off the pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and Payhip pattern stores. Use the coupon code SAVE20 (the code works in all three shops).
Katydid Cowl by Bonnie Sennott
Above is the sample I knit last year. Tidal Yarns chose to use a gorgeous grey-brown for their sample (below). I think the cowl looks equally good with either a light or dark main color. They have a lot of color options, so have fun choosing your colors!
Katydid Cowl sample knit by Tidal Yarns
Worked in the round on a circular needle, the Katydid Cowl requires no seaming or grafting. The pattern includes two sizes—a shorter length (quick to knit, perfect for gifts) or a longer version that can be doubled around your neck for extra warmth. Stitch patterns are provided in charts and in written, row-by-row instructions.
If you’re at Rhinebeck, I hope the forecast of rain doesn’t come true. There’s just nothing like wandering around the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny (but not hot) day, seeing so many beautiful handknits all in one place. And the sheep! Sometimes I think the sheep barns are my main reason for going. I can hear them baaing and smell the hay as I type this.
Whatever you’re doing this weekend, I hope it’s a peaceful one.
