Fast and Fun Lace Cowl Knitting Pattern for Fingering Weight Yarn

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

You can find Second Sock Cowl 2: Electric Boogaloo online and purchase a digital copy of the pattern to knit up for yourself at the following locations: PayHip: payhip.com/b/sVDwj Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/second-sock-cowl-2-electric-boogaloo

[@AngelasHeirloomsandMore]

Lace, cables, scrappy, simple, complicated, or texture I love it all

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

LOL, you're no help. I have the same problem.

[@AngelasHeirloomsandMore]

@@WatchBarbaraKnit 🤣😂😇

[@ruthyk7083]

​@@WatchBarbaraKnit could you explain how ravelry works in a video? . It totally confuses me. If you do, greatly appreciated!

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

@@ruthyk7083 I have a couple of videos on Ravelry but a comprehensive one would take hours. You can check out this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52ZfX-FeceHq80 and this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWcYmuvpbFni7c

[@ruthyk7083]

@@WatchBarbaraKnit TY!

[@SynfullyWkd67]

I had to giggle at your "2nd sock syndrome" that is me with fingerless gloves albeit knitted or crochet. LOL, I'm all eager for the first one and then dread the 2nd as if it was a punishment hehe. I've been crocheting since I was 6 and knitting for 16 years and have yet to make a knitted sock, I have done tube socks and nifty knitter socks, but not the same. Don't know what I am doing wrong, but someday I will get a pair of socks done! Also, I just wanted to say out of all the KZbin Knitting channels/hosts, You're my favorite! I've done many of your shawls, as I receive donated yarn sometimes( I am disabled and only have hubby's income) and send them out as prayer shawls. helps me keep my mind off my own problems. Also, your laugh is so contagious! This pattern is really beautiful! Thanks for all you do! God bless!💜 Sorry for babbling.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for allowing me to accompany you on your knitting journey!

[@m.kayewilliams2550]

Love, love, love, this design! Just watched and bought. I’m going to try this in fingering, do, and worsted weight with all my leftovers. I might use for a sock or hat too. It’s so beautiful!

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I'd love to see it in worsted!

[@m.kayewilliams2550]

@@WatchBarbaraKnit I’ll see what I can do. If there are any modifications to the pattern I’ll send it and it can be yours!

[@hortensia411]

I'm all on board with the concept and look forward to any subsequent installments. I already have No. 1 and No. 2 and the gift idea is good one. Thanks for another great pattern.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cindyrowits1536]

Another beautiful pattern! A little humor and some education. Can't wait for the next release. Thank You

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Thank you! I've got something planned for June!

[@juliecullen413]

Love the combination of lace and texture! (Even the color!). Beautiful! ❤

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Thank you!

[@EvieO1950]

Beautiful!! Would like to see the series continue- lace, cables, texture - whatever you feel inspired to create!! 🧶💕🧶

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Yay! Thank you for the encouragement!

[@rosinagreenwell1143]

I bought the pattern recently and made a start today (November 2023) using Fabulous by McIntosh in the colourway Glorious. Loving the pattern, thank you Barbara.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I would love to see it! You can share pictures in the Facebook group if that's your jam.

[@iamslbc]

Lovely lace. I like the idea of exploring different knitting “genres” in small projects. The cowls are small enough to have limited intimidation factor, but big enough to develop some muscle memory and comfort with the technique. I want to end up with something real / useable and not just a swatch.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I'm good with just a swatch but I realize that I'm weird that way LOL! For me these are almost swatches.

[@SarahJo]

So exciting! I think this pattern is super cute and I can't wait to knit it! I'm going to grad school next semester so I got yarn in one of the school colors to wear on campus!

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

So fun! I hope you enjoy the knit.

[@adrahtaylor7993]

Love both patterns have a lot of leftover yarn from doing socks ,thinking of a scrappie in one

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Can't wait to see it!

[@ickachu]

This cowl is exactly what I want to make when I am finished with my Farnese Shawl (Polka Knits). The lace in the pattern has those "rest rows" as you mention in this video, and I get kind of bored making those and instead long for the fun "lace rows". The Second Sock Cowl 2 Electric Boogaloo is just fun rows! PS. The Farnese shawl is an awesome pattern. I am a beginner knitter and I just realise with time and experience what I enjoy most in knitting. DS.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I am so glad you have found your knitting groove. I hope you enjoy this cowl. I love the lace but prefer it in the round LOL.

[@debsmith9332]

These little cowls are so cute. And, I love the lace. Most of my sock yarn is kinda wild or variegated, which I don’t think works well in lace. But, definitely going to add these patterns to my library. Thanks!!

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Due to the dynamic nature of the lace in this one, I am pretty sure it will hold up well to a decent amount of variegation.

[@elisekt1860]

Love this design, would it be easy to increase the circumference?

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Sure, you just add increments of the repeat.

[@marybethfisher9464]

Beautiful

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Thank you so much!

[@jeaninegunn4118]

More lace would be fun - makes for good practice. But textured stitches are fun also.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I do love me some lace.

[@margymcbride6392]

Beautiful pattern

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Thank you!

[@pamela8975]

Beautiful cowl, Barbara! I still haven't worked up the gumption to try knitting in the round or cables, so a combination of the two might just tempt me in a small proportion (easier to frog if I get it wrong 😢)

[@denisestalnaker5662]

So pretty

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Thank you!

[@joanmachado9063]

Hi already downloaded it 😀

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Yay! Thank you so much.

[@timeflies54fast48]

I guess I won’t knit just one sock. I ALWAYS knit them 2@aTime, toe up! That way I do not play yarn chicken at the end of a skein and I like the look of the toe when I cast on the stitches with Judy’s Magic Cast-On!! Then i will use the German Short Row Heel. Do not like to do the after thought heel or those other heels where you have to pick up the stitches as you knit. I am going to start another pair of socks now using the Sweet Tomato heel. The toes are cast on a little different. But I am anxious to try it! It seldom fails though, I always have some yarn leftover. But I store it away in a special container. That is what I use if one/both socks need a mending. And if I cannot find the yarn to mend the sock, I use a totally different color and it looks like a bandaid on my favorite sock! I like to knit the toes, heels and cuffs in a corresponding color and will use that yarn to fix any boo-boo’s also. I have so many cowls and shawls! But can only wear in the fall/winter. My family cringes at Christmas time, scared to open any gift--“oh no! Another knit something!!” So I make Prayer Shawls for anyone who may be sick, physically, mentally, whatever. Our group has stacks of them. One of the ladies and I are the only two who knit them. The other ladies crochet them. I like to try out new patterns on a shawl, just to see how easy it is, if I might like to make a sweater, baby blanket, etc.. with that pattern. I also like to keep a supply of washcloths, scrubbies, hot pan holders, in coordinating colors. They make a nice Thank You gift! I don’t sell my crafts, I prefer to use them as gifts. When I die, I have instructed my DIL, who also knits, to sneak into my stash room and remove ALL the totes of yarn 🧶 🧶🧶🫣!!😊

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Two at a time is a great solution and I know that there are a lot of die-hard sock knitters out there ... I'm just not one of them LOL!

[@eg_daria4689]

The name is perfect 😂

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

Thank you! I hope it brought a smile.

[@elenorbrodrick407]

I have paid for the Easy & Flexible simple shawl pattern last week whIch I am excited to knit and have not yet received the pattern so would not pay for any more at this point for any more patterns. I would like to knit this cowl in the future but am not prepared to purchase it at this time - it does look nice. I used the video link in KZbin to access the pattern and receive a message that it’s only a small business and it will follow Rah! Rah! I note that Barbara is in US and I am in Australia - perhaps it will arrive eventually. I have noted the cost has been deducted from my account.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I have looked through both my Payhip and Ravelry records and have found one sale of Impulse Buy to an Australian email address. You should have received an email from Ravelry with a link to download the pattern on the day you purchased the pattern. I would recommend searching your email, including spam and promotions, for Ravelry or Impulse Buy. For any additional support I recommend you email me at tumpedduck at gmail dot com . The comments on this KZbin channel are not meant for pattern support.

[@leonorm8453]

Would this work with a heavily variegated yarn? I have a "second sock" scenario with a wildly variegated yarn and i am struggling to find an adequate pattern.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

So I have pondered this and I think that there is a definite possibility that it would work. The only way to really know is to try.

[@cindyrowits1536]

A pattern using fingering scraps would be good for those of us who complete 2 socks and have some left over.

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I'll see what I can come up with!

[@lauriesmith7517]

Son of Second Sock Cowl!

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I would be too tempted to call it Son of a B ..... LOL

[@karenalbery2773]

So i understand the difference between knitted lace and lace knitting but why does the distinction between fabric created with increases and decreases made only every other row and fabric created with them on every row exist? Just because one is" more advanced"?? Maybe future video on this topic?

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I honestly don't know why LOL!

[@Marielm1]

How did you not call it Son of Second Sock Cowl????

[@WatchBarbaraKnit]

I know it sounds weird, but I generally try to avoid gendering patterns. LOL