Motif Magic. A Work-in-progress . . .

So, I’m just gonna throw this out there and see how it looks.  I have been stuck on making cowls as of late.  They are just so . . . pretty!  And they don’t take forever to make.  I began by thinking I might make a fabulous throw, or spread.  But, I just don’t seem to be any good at completing a large project.  (Or, at least I haven’t found one that I am passionate enough about, yet.)

I never know quite where the inspiration is going to come from.  I found a lovely table runner in a J. & P. Coats/Southmaid booklet called “Table Treasures”.  (Book 0134)

Thought I would look through some of my booklets for a change. This one has 5 lovely table decorations. Tablecloths, runners and toppers.

This doesn’t really look like a ‘table runner’ to me. More like a scarf. Table scarf!

I thought this motif looked interesting. Perhaps worked up in something other than thread . . .

I really like the center of the motif all by itself. I may work up something with just this part of the pattern. 😀

Here, a couple of motifs worked together. Made with my favorite yarn, Caron’s Simply Soft

Here is the work in progress. Seven motifs worked in the round, two rows.

Another view. (Cloudy daylight in through the window.) I really love this nice soft shade of peach.

I have a few ideas on how to finish this lovely.  The photos don’t really give you an idea of the size.  Right now it measures about 38″ around, and 9″ tall.  It doesn’t really have enough ‘substance’ for my  liking.  So, I was thinking I could add another row or two of motifs, then it would be really nice and warm around the neck.  It would kind of fold up on itself nicely.  Or . . . I was thinking about a lining.  Maybe.  Crochet??? Fabric???  Color???  A nice green background might be quite stunning.

Then, there would be an edging to think about.  Maybe.

I think I’ll sleep on this one some more.  Until the weekend.

Please . . . share your thoughts!  I love hearing from you all!