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Rio Calina Cowl

December 2, 2020 By Carole

Are you ready for some knitting? It’s been a while, that’s for sure. It’s been such a while, in fact, that I don’t have stats on this particular item. I started on vacation back in August. And I finished it in early October.

It’s the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. It’s free and it’s fabulous and she released it at the same time as she let the world know that she would soon be dying. Tragic and sad, yes, but beautiful and self-less and inspiring, too. The picture above is the front.

And this picture is the back. Both are after it was blocked and sewn together obviously. And the sewing together is the only tricky part. Luckily for me I was able to FaceTime with Sean so he could show me how to do it. I’m still not quite sure how it worked, all I know is that it did and it came out great!

I even took a selfie to model it for you! Details are on my Ravelry page but I feel obliged to tell you that this is fast and fun and would make a wonderful gift if you’re a gift knitting type of person. And when you make it and gift it? Tell the person you give it to all about the brilliant Cat Bordhi.

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  1. Robby says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:10 am

    Beautiful! And you look so cozy in it.

  2. Rosemary Baggia says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Carole, love it! Color looks beautiful on you. Can’t wait to start one for my granddaughter-in-law who also looks great in cowls. Right now working feverishly on fingerless mittens for teen grandchildren and greats for Christmas.

  3. Sarah says

    December 2, 2020 at 7:59 am

    It’s beautiful and that color suits you so well!

  4. Bonny says

    December 2, 2020 at 8:06 am

    Your cowl does look lovely and warm! I’m glad you noted that it was fast and fun. I looked at the pattern and thought it sounded as if it might be just a bit over my fiddliness threshold, but I might give it a try. Enjoy and stay warm!

  5. Patty says

    December 2, 2020 at 8:32 am

    Everything about that photo is terrific! You will wear it well Carole!

  6. Juliann says

    December 2, 2020 at 8:36 am

    What a beautiful cowl!

  7. Kat says

    December 2, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Oh it looks gorgeous, Carole! XO

  8. Gale Z says

    December 2, 2020 at 9:52 am

    Super pretty and cozy on you! Perfect for the season.

  9. JudyH says

    December 2, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Beautiful! It looks great on you.

  10. Becky says

    December 2, 2020 at 11:39 am

    Good color on you, Carole. It looks wonderfully cozy. I thought at the time she released it that it was a going away present from Cat, but a very poignant one. I hope you enjoy wearing it!

  11. Debbie says

    December 2, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    It looks cozy and warm and it is a great color! Gorgeous!

  12. Kym says

    December 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    What a gorgeous cowl, Carole! I love that color on you. XO (And nice selfie, too.)
    (Cat was a wonder.)

  13. Jeannie Gray says

    December 3, 2020 at 11:25 am

    Beautiful! It looks so thick and warm.

  14. Mary says

    December 3, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    It’s lovely, and what a beautiful tribute to Cat Bordhi! I attended a sock knitting class with her years ago and paused for a minute this past weekend to remember her as I packed up the book she signed…

  15. sprite says

    December 4, 2020 at 6:03 am

    Such a great color for a winter accessory! Congratulations

  16. Vicki says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:13 am

    That’s lovely, Carole! Cat was one of a kind. I feel fortunate to have taken a class from her once! She even autographed my foot. 🙂

  17. Margene says

    December 5, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Everything about this looks cozy and warm! Cables, color, and wool!

  18. Lydia says

    December 7, 2020 at 9:08 am

    Beautiful and looks so cozy!

  19. Kim says

    December 9, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    You look fabulous and that color on you is perfect! Cat was such a gift to the fiber world and she will be greatly missed. One less star in the sky…or maybe one more. ??

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