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Cath Kidston granny stripe cowl

The start of another new project, this time a Cath Kidston inspired snood. 
This has been on my to-do-list for a very long time. I was lucky to find 4 balls off wool in my local knitting shop sale bin for £1.50 each plus I bought one at full price. The pattern suggests 13 rows but I may make mine a bit wider. Here is the pattern link if you fancy making one 


the beginning




adding the blue


curled up under my granny stripe blanket
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Bridget said…
Absolutely beautiful colours. Looking forward to seeing the finished article x
17 September 2015 at 08:55
Wainwright and Wright.Co said…
Love the colours Amanda - I'm sure it will look great!
Caz xx
17 September 2015 at 09:29
Eight by Six said…
Thank you, I really love these colours and the yarn - I'm going to buy some more 😉
17 September 2015 at 12:51
Eight by Six said…
The yarn is so soft too, I'm working on more rows tonight x
17 September 2015 at 12:51
Jo@awholeplotoflove said…
I love it, the colours are fab! You can't beat a bit of bargain yarn for happiness can you? x
18 September 2015 at 01:27
Eight by Six said…
Thanks Jo, I'm so pleased because the colours are perfect and the yarn is so soft
18 September 2015 at 04:15
mamasmercantile said…
Looks beautiful, love the colour combination. Can't beat yarn at a bargain price...
18 September 2015 at 04:35
Angel Jem said…
What are you doing on the computer? Go and get stitching now; I want to see this finished, it looks so lovely!
20 September 2015 at 10:01
Eight by Six said…
I'm almost finished 😉
20 September 2015 at 14:54
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