Sunday, November 11, 2007

Ripped and reincarnated.

A genuine boy scarf. 24 stitches in stockingette, stitches picked up all around on a 4 to 3 ratio 6 rows of seed stitch and a reverse crochet bind off. Used two balls with just a trifling left over.
The teapot is silly really, just tiny for one person. But it's a refreshing touch of dainty whimsy in an otherwise stressful and detail oriented life.
The yarn is Australian Merinos Printed colour #1006. I love this yarn. Sproingy, forgiving, soft, and a great guy colour. Deep brown with airforce blue and camel. I wish I could buy a sweaters worth for me without feeling guilt. I only bought two balls back in buffalo because the yarn store people were so snooty to me that it hurt just to buy that. But I had a vision in my mind that didn't survive the actuality. So this yarn held up to being ripped more than once, without showing wear. The hand is great. It will be almost a shame to give away the scarf. I tell ya', the things I do for love.

3 comments:

melanie said...

Nice scarf! I, too, like the color. And good for you not giving in to snooty yarn people - I like to use the power of my purse whenever possible...

Anonymous said...

I love the color and texture of that yarn. Classy! Thanks for your comments over on KnitMe about the sock spinning. Like your good yarn pick, it's the little details that make a big difference in what comes out in the end.

Jennifer said...

Very handsome scarf!