What I liked about this project:
- Easy, but still interesting
- Fun to see how the two variegated yarns I used interact
- The scarf is noticeably different from other things I've knit
What I learned from this project:
- When my intuition says "you don't have enough yarn", it's usually right!
- Have enough yarn to begin with!!
Yarn: Classic Elite Desert and Regia 4 ply
Pattern: Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf
Needles: Size 7
Amount of yarn: 2 skeins Desert and less than 1 of Regia
Finishing: Wash for 3 minutes in warm water with Woolite. Dry flat.
Finished size: 6.25 x 63 inches
Pattern modifications: Cast on 63 stitches
I haven't decided yet whether to keep this scarf, or give it as a gift. Maybe it will head to my gift bin for a while.
Or maybe, since we finally have snow on the ground, and sleet still falling, I'll bundle up in this scarf next time I go out!
Related posts:
On Ravelry
Getting started (in March 2009)
Out of yarn!
Yarn Shopping
Unraveling this scarf
Starting over
10 comments:
Love the look of the scarf-the results and the intricate knitting must have been fun, too! Not having quite enough yarn is part of the thrill of 'extreme knitting'!
That is striking! Love it.
Wearing this scarf will brighten your day.
Well, it's awfully pretty. Neat pattern, I'll have to go check that one out too! :)
I really like it. I've been thinking of knitting this scarf for years. Your scarf inspired me....I just ripped out a shawl I knew I'd never finish and I think that yarn would be perfect for this project. Thanks for the inspiration!
This is quite striking - so different from other handknit scarves. I think it's worth all the time it took. You should definitely enjoy it this winter!
Love multidirectional scarves - did one in blues and greens in bamboo yarn and it's still one of my favorites. :-)
What I like are the many blues. I think you had plenty of yarn!
I like the result of combining the yarns. It makes the scarf so lively and dynamic. Looking back at the original concept, it was not as exciting.
Hi thanks for sharring this
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