"Everybody Needs a Thneed..."

One of the highlights of my Christmas trip to visit my parents was a shopping trip with my Mom. We poked around Mardens, a great discount store that carries everything from dog leashes to couches. In their craft section, I spotted a bin of gorgeous teal yarn with flecks of white and grey. Did I mention that my winter coat is the same shade of teal? Obviously, I bought a couple of skeins of the yarn, priced at an incredible $1.25 per skein.

This winter, I've noticed that infinity scarves and cowls are very popular. I adapted Susan Davidovic's Calm Cowl pattern to fit my stature (her model must be over six feet tall!).
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calm-cowl

This was a terrific pattern, that produces a thick "fabric" that will certainly block the wind on a cold day - or just look stylish when paired with a jacket and blouse. My husband says it reminds him of a thneed, from the movie "The Lorax". Yes, the cowl can be shaped several ways, depending on your personal style. Happy crocheting!