Crafting it Scarf Style
I don't consider myself much of a scarf person, but for the last couple of weeks, I've been having fun scarfing it up.
Blowsey Ruffles Scarf
Pattern: Blowsey Ruffles by Janine Le Cras
Started/Finished: December 6-20 2008
Yarn: Dream in Color Classy, Some Summer Sky, one skein
Needles: Size 9
Notes: I cannot overemphasize how easy this pattern is although there was a bit of drama when I realized that I had grafted the ruffles to the wrong side (!!!) and I had rip out and redo the kitchner which bit, but I got through it.
This scarf just darling, and I hope my MIL likes it. I know I do! The pin is from the LYS, but I ended up purchasing a different one.
Wouldn't this rock in some white Malabrigo? I have some in stash.
Just Enough Ruffles
Pattern: Just Enough Ruffles by Laura Chau/Cosmicplutoknits
Started/Finished: December 11-15 2008
Yarn: Dream in Color Classy, Happy Forest, one skein--with inches left over!
Needles: Size 9--32" circular, but next time, I will go 40"
Notes: This pattern is cute, clever, and quick. Short row shaping still frightens me, but I pulled it off with no problem, although binding off 600 stitches is a bit monotonous--still the scarf is more than worth it.
Honestly, if you can knit, you should make this scarf.
I think Happy Forest is my favorite DIC colorway.
This one is for Patrick's sister, Elaina. I plan to knit one for myself in In Vino Veritas.
Twister Scarf
Pattern: Twister Scarf by Sue Griffin
Started/Finished: December 17-18 2008
Yarn: Berroco Optik, 2 skeins
Hook: Size I
Notes: I brought three skeins of the pretty yarn over three years ago on sale at Knit when it was over on Charlotte St. back in the big bad novelty yarn days. Alas, I didn't know what to do with it, but I still like it.
When I saw this scarf on Ravelry in the "Friend's Activity" tab (btw, best place for pattern ideas), I somehow though of this yarn immediately.
Oh, I so needed to crochet!
It 's so, so quick, and I think the pattern is a wonderful fit for the yarn. You can literally start one of Christmas Eve in time for Christmas Day gifting.
I made another one for Pat's seven year old niece Hanna. She loves pink, so I used some Cotton Ease and Fantasy Naturale I had in stash.
Ruffle Girl?
It was only after I uploaded these photos that I realized all of these scarves have ruffles, which is funny since I don't consider myself a ruffles type of person, but I love them all, and they all work for me.
Now to get my Just Enough Ruffles OTN (on the needles). It's a good football watching project.
I love all of your ruffles and I'm sure they will be great gifts. Keep knitting.
Posted by: Sandy | December 21, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Thanks so much. I enjoyed knitting and crocheting them.
Posted by: Vera H. | December 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Man, your needles are smokin'!! All of the scarves are beautiful and I know the recipients will love them. I'm going to go look up the pattern for the Just Enough Ruffles.
Posted by: Dorothy | December 21, 2008 at 10:44 AM
"Scarfing it up" Heheh.
I am amazed at how much you produce!
Posted by: joan | December 21, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Love the twister scarf and Just Enough Ruffles. Very cool!
Posted by: Julie | December 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Thanks. The Twister scarf works up very quickly for a nice last minute gift.
Posted by: Vera H. | December 21, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Thanks. I'm finding that I like scarves again.
Posted by: Vera H. | December 21, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Just Enough Ruffles is a great little pattern.
Posted by: Vera H. | December 21, 2008 at 11:35 AM
wow, you have been busy! gorgeous scarf for the mil. i know she'll love it.
the green scarf is sooo purty. love the pink & burgundy scarves too.
ruffles seem to be really "in" scarf-wish this season. ^_^
Posted by: Knitty Cent | December 22, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Beautiful scarf! Happy holidays to you!
Posted by: tiennie | December 24, 2008 at 12:10 AM
I love the Beastie Boys quote on your blog! Well chosen.
Knitting has really come into its own in this modern age. I grew up thinking these things were uncool, and now I'm seriously dying to learn :) I barely know how to sew on a button. Do you know where a person can go to learn this?
Posted by: Jen | December 24, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Love all the ruffles.
Posted by: pjbknit | December 28, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Now, if your mother in law does not like that scarf, My address is 3113...
And "just enough ruffles" is a perfect name for that scarf. So classy. I MUST make one. Need to see what the yarn weight is to see if i have it in my stash.
Posted by: Nik | December 31, 2008 at 10:50 PM