The Poplar Cowl

On a recent visit to Salem, Massachusetts, my friend and I popped into Circle of Stitches, a new yarn shop and knitting boutique on Wharf St. After a few minutes of browsing, my friend called me over to where the Poplar Cowl was on display. She asked if I would knit it for her. While she knows how to knit she is convinced she would not be able to knit this cowl. I said I would; she chose her colors, Fibre Company's Organik in magma, aquatic forest, and arctic tundra and off we went. Me, happy that I had a knitting project, and she with her thoughts of the cowl that would soon be hers.

Organik is a worsted weight single ply yarn made of organic merino, silk and baby alpaca. It was so nice to work with. The Poplar Cowl is a straight forward knit purl pattern that came together quickly. As with any pattern, you need to keep track of where you are in the pattern. Here is a close up of the pattern:

Working with Organik yarn on bamboo needles was so fun. I think I may need to make myself a cowl!

I finished this fun, little project by wrapping the cowl with tissue paper and twine. Who doesn't love to open presents?

Updated August 16, 2015 - I've made a Poplar Cowl for myself! When I learned that The Fibre Company is discontinuing this yarn, Organik, I knew I had to get some immediately. I chose, top to bottom, Highlands, Cumulus, and Night Sky. I am looking forward to cooler weather, not winter, so I can wear this. Winter can stay away as far as I am concerned.