vite cowl

Vite is grapevine in Italian....I know because I looked it up.  Until I knit this infinity scarf/cowl, I'd never come across the word before. But that's the great thing about knitting...it's expanding my horizons...even if I never set foot in Italy.   Designers often choose peculiar clever names for their patterns and so I'm always learning new words.   

In addition to the vocabulary lesson, this was a fun, fast knit.  It took me longer to find a sunny day for photos than it did to actually knit the entire scarf.  It was knit on huge needles (size 15) with a chunky yarn (cascade magnum).  Kristi has the pattern available as a free download on Ravelry if you're interested. (thanks Kristi!) You can wear it long or doubled up....it's fun and versatile. 

The Magnum yarn is one ply 100% wool.  It's almost like knitting with roving.  I love this color (Lake Chelan Heather) and it is so very soft.  Since it is wool, it is also decidedly warm. 

I think this is one of those scarfs you could wear doubled up around your neck when you're outside and then let it out and wear it long when you get inside where it's warmer...it'd still give you some indoor style without all the warmth up around your neck.  

Here's the knitty gritty:

Pattern: Vite Cowl by Kristi Johnson

Yarn: Cascade Magnum (1 skein, knit until it's gone)

Needles: size 15

Modifications: none