Brrr.......it is pretty cold up here this morning. The day is supposed to warm up to nearly 60 today, but you would never guess that by the hard frost when I shot this picture.
This little scarf is the kit that I purchased from Rabbit Tree Farm Cashmere at Rhinebeck this fall. Diane from Indigo Di was sporting one and I just fell in love with it.
It is an easy lace pattern, once you get a feeling for how to keep those Yo2's neat and consistent. (I started twice before I felt they were right).
Of course working with Cashmere is always a treat and even though this tis the season for giving, this little scarf will be staying right here. :-). My knitting to give projecst are also on the needles :-).
Speaking of needles, I have to mention that I am incredibly disappointed with the Knitpick Option circulars. The needles themselves are the best I have ever used, but not only do I find that they keep coming unscrewed as I am knitting, I have also had one of the plastic ends fall off of the metal clasp that screws into the needle. I can glue it back in, but it is truly a drag to have your lace knitting fall off of the needles in this fashion. I am going to write to Knitpics, but unless they have made some changes recently, I am afraid that any replacement is going to do the same thing, as most of the needles I have used from this kit have come unscrewed as I was working. Bummer.....
Having said all of this though, I have also been using their douplepointed metal needles and I absolutely LOVE them!
Great pictures, especially the one of you with "Cleo" ...
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It sounds like it's been a wonderful Fall Season. Thanks for always posting such beautiful pictures. :)
Happy Holidays ahead. :)
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 11:11 AM
Great pictures, especially the one of you with "Cleo" ...
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It sounds like it's been a wonderful Fall Season. Thanks for always posting such beautiful pictures. :)
Happy Holidays ahead. :)
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 11:09 AM
You did a beautiful job and I love the way you displayed the cashmere!The cream tones are so "in tune". If you're like me, you'll be choosing this scarf over the others at every chance. I loved everything about this project.
Posted by: Diane E. | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 11:11 PM
I ordered the Options set, and had trouble with almost half of the needles (and one set of cables) in that set. I phoned Knitpicks and they mailed out a replacement to me immediately. I haven't had any trouble with the replacements, so I'd call them. I thought their customer service was actually quite good.
Posted by: Cassie | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 08:59 PM
Love the scarf and the mountain pics (in your previous post). I need to get my butt up there!
Posted by: Kerstin | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 06:14 PM
I can see why you're keeping that scarf for yourself. It's beautiful! And I bet it feels so luxurious!
Posted by: Cheryl | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 02:13 PM
Thats a lovely little scarf, definitely one to keep for yourself.
Posted by: yvette | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 08:44 AM
Pretty, pretty!
I fear lace, but maybe this is small enough to be a starter for me. Your opinion? The cashmere must be wonderful.
Posted by: jessie | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 06:11 AM
Sorry you're having such a bad time with the Options needles. I love them, but at first I got a faulty batch (which Knitpicks was great about replacing). Mine come unscrewed if I don't use the little paperclip-type thingymajig that comes with the needles. If you got a bad batch, hopefully Knitpicks will replace them for you; they've really impressed me with their customer service.
Posted by: Sarah U | Monday, November 27, 2006 at 03:30 AM
I *love* the scarf, Kim! I've googled Rabbit Tree Farm but couldn't find anything. Any tips on how I might get my hands on the kit?
And is there a kit for that adorable puppy? ;)
Posted by: Donna | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 08:17 PM
Very pretty scarf!
I have the Options set and haven't had trouble, but also haven't used them much yet. I did read somewhere else that there were some bad batches, and that KP has readily sent out replacements that supposedly fixed the problem. I'd email or call them.
Posted by: Lorette | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 07:52 PM
Awww, you look so pretty! Now I wish I had gotten one of those kits. Maybe next year.......
Posted by: Teresa C | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 06:38 PM
We had our heaviest frost so far this morning also, but it got up to 64! I even rode my bike to work.
That pic of you and cleo is so sweet! Why did I always think you were a brunette? Apparently I have a colorblind mind's eye. :)
Posted by: Laura | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 04:37 PM
It's so pretty...looks lovely on you!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 02:07 PM
On the Options needles, are you using the little key to tighten them down? At first I was just hand tightening and they came undone. Using the little key, I haven't had anymore problems. I love mine!
Posted by: Susan | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 01:26 PM
The scarf is wonderful and must feel good against the skin on such a cold day. I only have one Option (to try) and haven't had trouble with it but it is disapointing to hear they have problems.
Posted by: margene | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 01:12 PM
Kim, the scarf looks wonderful! I have a few things in queue before I can get to mine, and you're not making it any easier to to skip a few! ; ) Very, very nice.
Posted by: Vicki | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 12:56 PM
Lovely lace! And great photo of you, the scarf and the sweet little dog. I'm slow to jump on the KnitPicks Options needles bandwagon - I bought a set of Bamboo Sisters circs last February and the connection unscrew but also two of the cables broke at the connection in the first project I started with them. As you said, very disappointing to have that happen, as well as quite aggravating with what it does to the knitting in progress. I hope KnitPicks responds well.
Posted by: Chris | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 12:01 PM
A picture of you! Yay!! And I've had some trouble with the Knitpicks options, too. They do come unscrewed and I have one that was brand new and the screw wouldn't tighten at all. I love the points but I'm disappointed overall. What do you like for pointy needles instead? I'm on the search!
Posted by: Carole | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 12:00 PM
That is a GREAT picture of yourself and the doggie with the lace. So Pretty! :D
Plus your lace looks really soft.
Sorry to hear that about the KnitPicks Options. I'm considering them myself. I hadn't heard that before. I wonder if you got a bad shipment or something. I hope they send you the replacement parts soon. Even if you think it might break again you should get your voice heard on this so they can improve it and take care of your set.
*HUGS*
Posted by: KnittyOtter | Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 11:08 AM