Howlcat
/The versatility of a knitted tube and the creativity of the people designing them never fails to amaze me. Add heels and a toe and it’s a sock. Add in a few crown decreases and it’s a hat. Join one tube to two other tubes and it’s a sweater. Or just a tube. It can be a mug cosy, a pair of fingerless gloves, leg warmers, a pencil grip, or a pillow. I could go on but then I’d have to break out the bullet points. In this case, the humble tube of knitting is a Howlcat which is both a hat and a cowl by Alex Tinsley.
Pattern: Howlcat by Alex Tinsley of Dull Roar
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish (Dark Navy) and Knit Picks Stroll (Pumpkin)
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Dates: February 6 - 20, 2012
This bit of knitting is for the Bearded One who, when I asked if he wanted a scarf or a cowl, said both. I fiddled around with designing a cowl pattern to match his favorite hat but no luck. I am having better luck with the scarf though. Anyway, at one fateful knit night, someone reminded me of this pattern and the cowl dilemma was solved. The knitting was simple, good for running about town, and great for when I wanted to knit without thinking.
It’s been a big hit too. Warm, cosy, and infinitely wearable. The following are Bearded One approved ways to wear the Howlcat.
As a hat with a twist and the bottom layer folded over.
As a cowl with one color folded over scrunched up.
A hungry, hungry stocking cap.
When he annoys me.
