WIP Wednesday: Christmas Gift #1

I've been quite the stitching machine lately, but I've actually finished my projects! So, I only have one thing to show today :)

(Photo courtesy of CraftyRed)

My youngest sister saw this cowl on Pinterest and has been begging me to make it for the last several months. I decided to make it part of her Christmas gift :) The blog post about this cowl was nice enough to link to the pattern and list the changes she made, so I tried to follow it as best I could. Sadly, the original maker was English and used a yarn that not only is not available in the states, but it's also discontinued. So, I searched for a reasonable alternative and settled on Lion Brand Hometown USA in LA Tan. I'm using a size N hook. Here is my version so far:

This sucker is a yarn hog! The fabric is seriously so tight. I've used 2 full skeins and I can barely wrap it over its edge around my neck. So, I'm thinking it will need at least 1/2 a skein more. This thing is thick and heavy, but it it made the same as the inspiration so hopefully she still likes it. Now I have to get another skein to continue and I have to find some really big buttons that look similar to the inspiration.

I've got a list of other items to make as gifts over the next month, so you'll be seeing more posts like this :)

To see what others are making this week, check out Tami's Amis' blog!