Swanky Floof Cowl

 2026 already? I want to say 'how can that be?!?' but here it is. There isn't going to be a whole lot of change for All Anti Up Designs in 2026. We'll still be going to festivals, designing patterns, sewing bags and loving knitting. I do have a few different things I'd like to 'focus' on for the new year but I'll chat about that in the future. My word for the year is Focus and I'll be implementing that into All Knit Up Designs. 

Let's focus a bit on the first design of 2026! Swanky Cowl! It's always so cold in January and I want something new, warm and cozy to knit and wear and combat the cold. 

Swanky Cowl is a simple and chic cowl with classic cables and clean edges. Using a folded hem the cables and ribbing go right to the edge with no fold over from the stockinette. The folded hem may be a stretch skill for some but WestKnits has a great tutorial for anyone who's intimidated. 

Original sample is in Tumalo Fibers Swanky Floof and Starlight Starbright Sport weight held together for a luxurious classic combo. The cowl is designed for either holding yarns together or a single skein of worsted weight yarn. A suri alpaca/sport combo or a mohair substitute would be great choices as well. Whatever works for around your neck will be a great option. I don't use mohair very frequently because it pokes and itches but the price point is usually better than an alpaca blend. 

I hope you all love your newest winter accessory!