Wellspring of energy
Rises in the body's core
Tap it and be sustained.
Channel it, and it will speak.
Deng Ming~Dao
Finally a finished object that is not fair related...yippee!! This scarf was a fun, easy knit, so much so, that I am going to share the simple instructions with you , since I kinda made it up as I went along, with a little help from a friend on the ruffle :-)
Yarn: approx 400 yds sock weight yarn (I used my Red Maple Sock yarn) and 2 skeins of Doucuer et Soie Mohair or any fingering weight mohair yarn
Needles: Size 7 40" circular needle
Pattern:
Cast on 280 stitches. Alternate 3 rows of knit and 3 rows of purl 8 times. For the ruffle edging, pick up 33 stitches. Next row, knit into the front and back of each stitch leaving you with a total of 66 stitches. Knit 12 rows of stockinette and loosely cast off. That's it..........easy, peasy and oh, so soft!
For this scarf, I used the circular needles from the Knitpics option line that I got for my birthday. I have mixed feelings. Over all though, I really love them. My review..............
Pro: Great pointy tips that slide through the stitches. Love, love, love this!
Cons: Pointy tips are sharp to push and the biggest con, is that the needle kept coming partially unscrewed and would catch on the yarn. Hopefully it was only the one needle that had this problem and not all of them.
Moving on to the next project............
It has been a long time since I have worked on a lace project, however, after looking at all of the fabulous shawls this weekend, I am thinking that this may become the Winter of Shawls for me! Given that I haven't knit any lace since Birch from last year, I thought that I had better start out small and work my way back up again, so I am starting off with the Swallowtail shawelette from Interweave Fall 2006 in my handpainted Zephyr and I hope to finish up with Ann's incredibly stunning Casino Shawl
I am heading off for Texas early tomorrow morning. One of the reasons I behaved myself so much last weekend in Rhinebeck was because I have been saving up for something else..........see you on Monday!
Texas? You're coming here? Where will you be? Kid & Ewe is 2 weekes away. If you are anywhere near central Texas - holler at me for sure.
Posted by: Julia | Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:24 AM
I absolutely love that scarf in red maple!
Posted by: Julia | Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:22 AM
Gorgeous scarf ! I'm definately making one of those.
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Posted by: Emma. | Monday, October 30, 2006 at 05:14 AM
The scarf is quite beautiful. The softness leaps from the screen.
What, oh what does Texas have in store for you? You have my curiosity started.
Posted by: Laurie | Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 10:15 PM
Ooooh, I'm lovin' that scarf! I have some KSH and coordinating sock yarn....I'm going to cast on!
Posted by: Norma | Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 07:16 PM
Pretty. I haven't got the patience for knitting, but hand-made things are the best.
Posted by: donna | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 07:51 PM
Love the red scarf -- I started a similar scarf using Berocco Foliage and knitting it vertically; also with a ruffle! Can't wait to see the Texas surprise :-)
Posted by: Kathy | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 01:31 PM
Texas! Have fun! And what a great scarf, cute but not too frilly, I like it!
Posted by: Cheryl | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 01:26 PM
Do I see a new puppy in your future? Or maybe another wheel? The scarf is lovely!
Posted by: margene | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 11:48 AM
Beautiful scarf! Enjoy your trip to Texas.
Posted by: wool winder | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 10:42 AM
The scarf is so pretty - I love the combination of those yarns together. And Swallowtail will be fabulous too. Have fun this weekend!
Posted by: Carole | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 08:37 AM
Safe trip to Texas and can't wait to see the photos on your return ;-) The "family" dynamics should be rather interesting!
Thanks for my fiber and yarn- got it yesterday. Beyond beautiful!
The scarf? OMG. Must. Make.
Posted by: Manise | Friday, October 27, 2006 at 06:56 AM
the scarf looks great... so soft and squishy... I had that prob too with one of my knitpicks needles... but it would slip on and off and not even catch! I wrote to knitpicks ( after checking the rest) and told them about it.. they sent me a complete set of tips in that size.. no if's and's or buts. they were here within the week.
Posted by: Vicki | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 11:31 PM
I may have just the combo for a scarf like that -- not lovin' it for socks, so maybe this. Love the ruffle! I've seen (and felt) wonderfully soft hats and mittens using that combo. Yummm. I guess I'm all about soft and warm this winter!
Have a great time in Texas. You've got my curiosity going!
Posted by: Vicki | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 11:24 PM
The scarf is lovely...right up my alley these days, something made up with materials on hand!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 09:09 PM
What a great scarf! Have a safe trip....curious what your big purchase will be!
Posted by: PumpkinMama | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 08:38 PM
I love the scarf and that shawl will turn out beautiful in that yarn, I love the colors!!!
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 08:14 PM