I’ve been looking at accessories.  Fun to make, fun to wear, quick(er) to knit up.  And since it’s SO FREAKING COLD right now, keeping myself insulated is a priority.  Bonus points if I can wear them at work or at home too.

So riddle me this…what’s the difference between a cowl, a capelet, a cape, a poncho and a shawl.  Think you know?  I thought so too until I started browsing Rav.

I’ve decided there’s not a damned thing separating these.  Case in point.

• Seashore Cowl
• Sweetgum (cowl)
• Kansas City Cowl

I thought a cowl was more of a neck warmer?

Ok…next set

• Cabled Capelet
• Progression Cowl – doesn’t this look strikingly similar to the capelet to the left?
• Quatrain (cape) – ok I think I figured it out.  A cape is longer.  No, it’s the same length as the left one.  A cape has a turtleneck.  Damn that left again.

I’m starting to lose steam here.  Let’s look at another set.

• Appia (cowl) – maybe it’s a cowl because she’s not wearing it pulled down over her shoulders?
• Winter Capelet – I love this one but I can’t make sense of it.  Winter but it has a wide neck and lace.  I give up.
• Soft Shoulder Cowl/Shawl – this designer just gave up with the name.  Funny thing is this is what I think of when I think capelet – not cowl nor shawl.

Regardless of the names I love this accessory.  Or is it garment.  Maybe outerwear?

I’ll catch you on the purl side…