Mama has a New Coat....

With the cooler weather upon us it was time for me to shop for a new fall jacket.  My red jacket that I really loved just became to big for me....a good thing, but I hated to part with it.

This time I went with one of my favorite colors. It's pumpkin colored on the outside and the inside and sleeve cuffs are kind of a grey goose color.  I thought it would be nice to make one of those long cowl type scarves that you could wrap around your neck to match, so I went into my studio and pulled out two colorways in Pearl.  The lighter colorway is Spiced Cider and the darker one is Red Hot Chili Peppers.  I go back and forth.  I love the darker one, but my next sweater is going to be done in that color, so maybe I will go with the lighter one....but that rich chili pepper....hmmm.

I was inspired by this lovely cowl designed by Bonnie Sennott of Blue Peninsula Designs.  I was very flattered that she used my yarn for her design......so pretty!

I had previously made another one of her designs, Deephaven, for Ashley last year and thoroughly enjoyed the knit....and I think I will enjoy this one too!

Comments

[Patty]

They are wonderful Kim! And that pattern is to die for. I think I'm going to be making it very soon...so I'm off to look at your store right now!

[Tori]

I am going totally out on a limb and saying, what about matching the cowl to the lining? All your grays are TDF.

[Jo]

First, congratulations on (can't come up with the right word here--"outgrowing" isn't quite true) your red coat not fitting anymore. The cowl is really pretty--I like it better than most cowls I've ever seen. My vote goes to the deeper color--it looks smashing against the coat!

[Cheryl S.]

Either color will be wonderful, and the cowl is gorgeous. Must go check out that pattern.

[Jean]

I like the one on the left better. And you're killing me! Love the cowl! lol. I'm working away on Twig and Leaf. Loving every second... once I got past the cast on and first couple of rows, that is. :-)

[Manise]

What a beautiful cowl pattern. Red Hot Chili Peppers! It'll pop against the lighter color of the coat. But then again I am partial to the red side of the color spectrum. :-)

[Heather T]

I think either would be just beautiful....
And then I think you should send the other one to me :)

[Hattie]

Oh and my vote is for the right one!

[Hattie]

As soon as I saw the yarn and you said long cowl, that's the pattern I thought of. I need to make one of those!

[margene]

I'm all for the Chili Pepper! It's contrast is beautiful with the orange of your coat. I love the cowl. When she posted it yesterday I quickly put it in my faves. Way to stay warm this winter, Kim!

[Jo-Ann]

I love the contrast of the yarn on the left, but the yarn on the right is so complimentary ... how about a cowl from the left and mitts from the right? Love the jacket! And yes, a too-big coat is just the right kind of problem to have, haha.

[Laurie]

The one on the right competes more with the coat. The one on the left melds with it. IMHO

[Mary]

How about two cowls? I can certainly understand how hard it is to try and choose just one of those yummy colors.

[Carole]

I like the one on the left better - is that Spiced Cider? Mmmmm. I understand about the coat business, too. I broke down last year and bought a nice pea coat from LL Bean. I paid a fair amount of money for it and now the damn thing is too big. It's a good problem to have but STILL!

[rebeccawip]

oh they're both lovely! i think i would go with the one on the right though. or well maybe the one on the left. no the right, no... lol both beautiful! love those spicey colors too!