This has been a huge sports spectator weekend for me. On Saturday Duke played Georgetown and squeaked by. Later that day UH played Oregon State and lost, and today the Dallas Cowboys are playing against the New York Giants. Go Cowboys!< /p>
All this time in front of the television provided me with much knitting time, so I finished Lexi’s Entrelac Scarf last night and then I started Grumperina’s Shifting Sands Scarf. I’ll get to posting pictures of Lexi’s scarf once I get it all blocked, but for right now I’m in love with the Shifting Sands because I’m using the most luscious yarn.
It’s Andean Silk from Knit Picks and it’s 55% superfine alpaca, 23% silk, and 22% merino wool. It is so soft. I cannot say enough about how soft this yarn is! It’s a worsted weight yarn, which is heavier then what Grumperina used in her own scarf, so I bumped up my needle size to a 7US. The scarf so far doesn’t look at all like the scarf in her pattern, but I do like the way mine is turning out. I did find her tutorial on how to cable without a cable needle very helpful and so far I’ve been zipping along with the tiny cables.
I am worried that the recipient, my Great-Aunt Eleanor, of the scarf would be disappointed in it because the stitch pattern is so different from the chevron of the original pattern. I had a chance to show her a picture of the pattern and she really, really liked it. I only hope she likes this variation of it just as much.
December 3rd, 2006 at 5:54 pm
Hey that entrelac is cool! I am working up the nerve to make Lady Eleanor, from Scarf Style, but am just an entrelac beginner who barely knits backwards.
The knitpix is pretty; I do love me some purple/periwinkle. Congratulations on your post a day thru November!
December 3rd, 2006 at 11:38 pm
I’m sure you aunt won’t be disappointed – the scarf looks beautiful. Great color.
December 4th, 2006 at 3:35 am
That is a very pretty stitch pattern!
December 4th, 2006 at 7:02 am
I think your version is very pretty! Love the color.
December 4th, 2006 at 7:59 am
It’s gorgeous! The pattern is interesting and attractive and the color is unbelievably rich!
That cabling without a needle trick is pretty cool, eh? You just zip along…
December 4th, 2006 at 9:43 am
I love the color, it is absolutely luscious!. How did you like the cabling without a needle? I have tried it before and found that I had trouble with the lft twists with a finer yarn. I wonder if it is a little easier with a worsted weight. If Auntie does not like the color or pattern, the scarf has a home in SC. We are expecting a hard freeze tonight, it would definitely be welcome!
December 5th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Beautiful color and stitching! I love cabling without a needle, too. The texture and depth make it appear velvety, I think your great-aunt will adore her new scarf. I’m glad to hear how much you like Andean silk, always good to know about new yarns!
December 5th, 2006 at 10:42 pm
Looks like a beautiful pattern, and the yarn seems marvellous. It’s fun to knit cables, and I’m sure she will like it.
December 7th, 2006 at 11:40 am
Hey, you are taking the end of every day posting seriously, aren’t you? I love the scarf (color AND pattern) and I’m sure your great aunt will, too. Hope your love affair with the dentist ends soon. They are way too expensive to maintain in a long-term relationship (ask me how I know).