tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post7961847087157581206..comments2024-01-10T13:16:55.182-08:00Comments on Craftybegonia: Craftybegonia's Julia: A New CowlCraftybegoniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-28955813952228685772016-10-18T11:09:56.335-07:002016-10-18T11:09:56.335-07:00I love this site! Your patterns are easy to follow...I love this site! Your patterns are easy to follow and I've made a few of these that I now have for sale at my Etsy site (https://www.etsy.com/listing/478145193/chunky-cowl-snood-textured-scarf-loop?ref=shop_home_active_16) and I gave you credit for the pattern and a link back to your blog.<br /><br />My grandma passed away last month and when she was still in the hospital I made some of these to pass the hours in I.C.U. as it was easy to do without much thinking. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204976502142116967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-12504796196696407602016-09-10T23:15:56.400-07:002016-09-10T23:15:56.400-07:00You are most welcome, +sokeh, glad it turned out w...You are most welcome, +sokeh, glad it turned out well for you! Hope you look lovely wearing it.Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-77729762544729282202016-09-09T02:09:57.054-07:002016-09-09T02:09:57.054-07:00Thank you, I did do some other stitch on the first...Thank you, I did do some other stitch on the first time around, but managed to get it right the second time. Your input is much appreciated (that's how I know I got it right the second time around lol)sokehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813995839114949233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-58526043033142700982016-09-08T22:36:26.287-07:002016-09-08T22:36:26.287-07:00Hi +Dan and Julie in San Diego, that would be an i...Hi +Dan and Julie in San Diego, that would be an interesting version of Julia! When you make it, if you post it online give me the link and I will go take a look at it!Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-64874928186686246772016-09-08T22:30:51.100-07:002016-09-08T22:30:51.100-07:00I am sorry you had some difficulty, +mericate. I u...I am sorry you had some difficulty, +mericate. I used Red Heart Super Saver Economy, the color is Real Teal. And I could make Julia with no problems with the amount of yarn I specified. You are the first person who has had problems with the amount of yarn. Perhaps your crocheting tension is different than mine and you require more yarn. If you use a Super Saver skein, I promise you, you will not need more than one!Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-61459253953780237702016-08-31T23:34:10.688-07:002016-08-31T23:34:10.688-07:00Lovely cowl. I'm going to try it in a highly ...Lovely cowl. I'm going to try it in a highly textured yarn in charcoal with every 6th row a neon bright. Sokeh, two times around the hook before you start is the treble.<br />Julie in San DiegoDan and Julie in San Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099961728204266113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-84020553486610977472016-08-07T09:17:17.002-07:002016-08-07T09:17:17.002-07:00It's lovely, and it's easy. However (and I...It's lovely, and it's easy. However (and I AM pretty inexperienced) I tried to make it twice now - once with leftover yarn from another project and again with a ball of Lily's Sugar and Cream yarn - and both times I have run out of yarn before the project is complete. Not that big a deal - I will just pick up some more when I have the chance and finish both of them, but I thought I would mention it, because the "half skein" can be confusing for inexperienced folks like me who haven't mastered the "how much yarn does this really take" calculation end of things. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-31533355025045217772016-02-29T22:01:43.580-08:002016-02-29T22:01:43.580-08:00This is such a lovely project. I just finished mak...This is such a lovely project. I just finished making it, but it doesn't look as pretty as yours. It's not bad, it's just that the little bumps are not that visible, I'm thinking I may have been doing some other stitch instead of the triple one, I'm a beginner crocheter, so maybe I did do some other stitch. Anyways, I'll try again looking clearly at instructions.sokehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813995839114949233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-23312175675483870852016-02-01T01:51:58.290-08:002016-02-01T01:51:58.290-08:00Thank you so much +Heidi, Julia has been a tremend...Thank you so much +Heidi, Julia has been a tremendously popular cowl on the Net. I love teal too and i guess a whole LOT of people are with us!Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-21266668279240990202016-01-30T04:44:00.831-08:002016-01-30T04:44:00.831-08:00Hi there, I love "Julia"! Thank you for ...Hi there, I love "Julia"! Thank you for sharing this pattern.<br />I was immediately drawn to this teal cowl as it's my favourite colour.<br />I'm still quite new to crochet, I dabble and try different crochet stitches but have only ever actually made 2 items.<br />My question is, what are the stitch multiples please? I'd like to make one a big larger.<br />Thank you in advance.<br />HeidiHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131504698164829884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-59683029383709273762016-01-17T17:00:11.652-08:002016-01-17T17:00:11.652-08:00Thank you +Regina Castello, that sounds really cre...Thank you +Regina Castello, that sounds really creative! Glad your Julia turned out so well.Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-25630044086513681852016-01-15T10:18:54.678-08:002016-01-15T10:18:54.678-08:00Thank you for this pattern. I made it and added s...Thank you for this pattern. I made it and added some fringe strands around. I created it in a yarn I had on hand, which was light turquoise and green stranded.<br />Easy pattern to follow and I love the puffy bits that add texture and pizzazz! Reghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475996858969868979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-46587742360670360102016-01-14T20:15:33.816-08:002016-01-14T20:15:33.816-08:00Thank you +deborah shoemake, that color is flatter...Thank you +deborah shoemake, that color is flattering to just about any complexion! Glad you like Julia. Enjoy!Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-82284367488309812022016-01-13T00:17:41.131-08:002016-01-13T00:17:41.131-08:00Love it and the color. Love it and the color. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07718880310757503917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-77831047281257344252015-12-29T20:38:53.461-08:002015-12-29T20:38:53.461-08:00Thank you, +Liz, you are so right, I don't see...Thank you, +Liz, you are so right, I don't see why your little nephew would not be able to wear a cowl. It would be so much easier for him to wear than a long scarf which gets caught everywhere!Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-67728090760616775622015-12-29T20:31:29.896-08:002015-12-29T20:31:29.896-08:00Thank you, +Regina Castello for your sweet words.I...Thank you, +Regina Castello for your sweet words.I'm glad to share with you all.Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-74870250982016795582015-12-29T17:59:09.230-08:002015-12-29T17:59:09.230-08:00Thank you so much for this pattern! I am going to ...Thank you so much for this pattern! I am going to try it using Red Heart Super Saver in camouflage for my little nephew! If it comes out well, I know she will want one for her husband too. No reason why guys can't wear cowls, rights?! ThanksLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14862341194704316213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-25506289596103916452015-12-28T08:45:10.382-08:002015-12-28T08:45:10.382-08:00Your cowl is exquisite. The pattern is simple, ye...Your cowl is exquisite. The pattern is simple, yet elegant and the color choice is electrifying! I really enjoy making cowls and in a variety of stitch patterns. They make marvelous, thoughtful gifts, especially to my friends in colder climates. Thanks for your graciousness in sharing this pattern.<br />Reghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475996858969868979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-29590987392655328802015-12-24T21:50:39.399-08:002015-12-24T21:50:39.399-08:00Thank you so much, +Wren Nightingale, I am very gl...Thank you so much, +Wren Nightingale, I am very glad that it turned out so pretty. Hope your niece enjoys wearing Julia.Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-86780804904972568552015-12-24T14:45:13.510-08:002015-12-24T14:45:13.510-08:00Greetings! I made this for my niece for Christmas....Greetings! I made this for my niece for Christmas. It was simple to crochet and it looks like it would cost much more than what I spent on 2 skeins of yarn. It is stunning! Thanks very much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543424266224019430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-11842243478927643622015-12-02T20:02:30.887-08:002015-12-02T20:02:30.887-08:00Hi +unknown! The pattern for Julia is extremely si...Hi +unknown! The pattern for Julia is extremely simple. Once you get into the stitch, it is almost mindless. You chain the given number of chains, then, when you are ready to being the pattern, the stitch goes as follows, you make 1 sc in first ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 sc in next ch. What this does, is that it forces the treble to bend, creating the pretty bump you see in the cowl. Hope this helps!Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-26590608663666532662015-11-29T22:47:15.013-08:002015-11-29T22:47:15.013-08:00Thank you for the fantastic pattern, made it in a ...Thank you for the fantastic pattern, made it in a couple of hours. Great quick Christmas giftAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04752524797596576960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-4142542914740475472015-11-29T06:47:08.020-08:002015-11-29T06:47:08.020-08:00I'm not sure my previous comment got submitted...I'm not sure my previous comment got submitted....I wanted to ask if in round 2, you alternate between SC and TR or if after the inital SC, the rest is all TR in each stitch around. It looked a little funny when I alternated and the picture to me looks to be all TR, but wanted to clarify before I continue working on it. It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pattern! I'm trying to make it for my secret sister in MOPS as one of her gifts. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183393694063311766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-70381954270981598332015-10-10T19:30:43.272-07:002015-10-10T19:30:43.272-07:00Hi +Sharon! I'm glad that you like Julia and t...Hi +Sharon! I'm glad that you like Julia and that is your favorite color. it is very easy to make and I hope yours turns out really lovely and you enjoy wearing it. I do not know about the yarn weights in UK but I asked the internet what would be the equivalent of worsted weight in the UK and this is what I was told: Worsted weight yarn is the American term for yarn that you might spy in Australia or the UK as ’10 ply’ yarn. It’s the most common yarn weight that you’ll find on American shelves… and if you shop in Big Box stores, you might see it labeled as a ‘medium weight yarn’ in American yarn it is labeled as '4 Medium' or 4-ply yarn. I would say, make a swatch with the 2 strands of double knit, if you like the way it comes out, the crispness of the stitch, the movement of the piece (not to stiff and not too flimsy), go ahead! If not, use the suggested equivalent which is a yarn that you would use for Aran work, in other words, a triple knit yarn weight.<br />Hope this helped!Craftybegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873176762991601294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712128535546764417.post-53384083939428469972015-10-10T18:07:03.877-07:002015-10-10T18:07:03.877-07:00I'm a crochet newbie and I saw your gorgeous p...I'm a crochet newbie and I saw your gorgeous pattern on all free crochet site for the 12 birth gems. I'm so glad my birthday is in December as the colour you have chosen is one of my favourites. I live in Ireland and our yarn is marked different to yours. If I used 2 strands of double knit do you think it would look similar to yours? Tia xsharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14976065370271467711noreply@blogger.com