Colorwork Cowls
knit and crochet now

Whatever the weather, cowls are comfortable, easy to wear and so on trend. This episode features colorwork. Lena Skvagerson begins with the Oslo Cowl - a moebius twist combined with Fair Isle snowflakes in tapestry crochet. Then in the Technique Corner Rohn Strong shows tips on making crochet and knit I-cords. Last is Kristin Omdahl and the Norwegian Cowl with a tapered flap in the front.

Duration: 28 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 1003

About Knit and Crochet Now:

Knit and Crochet Now! has a new look for Series 800.

As always, you'll get the same wonderful knit and crochet designs and instructions you've loved in the past, but with new hosts and set.

Hosted by lead designer Lena Skvagerson and crochet editor Connie Ellison, today's foremost designers Meredith Crawford, Ellen Gormley, Jenny King, Melissa Leapman, Kristen Mangus and Vanessa Wilson show how to create beautiful patterns and textures and use color in new ways.

Make lacey cardigans, pullovers and tasseled afghans.

Knit and crochet snuggly boots and cozy hats and cowls.

And make fashionable purses and totes to take your yarn work everywhere in style.

Get great tips from the technique corner, too.




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