2 posts tagged “scarf”

Yarn Weight: Worsted
Pattern: Karabella Seeded Rib Stitch Hat & Scarf
Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8 in Denim

Dimensions: 52"L x 5.5"W
Needles: Size 8, 12" Crystal Palace Bamboo

Start Date: November 15, 2006
End Date: December 14, 2006

What worked well:
This yarn is so soft and luscious and it has an almost glossy appearance. It really brings out the seeded rib stitch pattern. This scarf is for me (and I wear it a lot!), but I think the pattern/yarn combo would make a great gift. I would definitely knit this again.

What I would do differently:
Well, I had a hell of a time with the cast off. The first three attempts caused the edge to splay out - probably due to the tight nature of the ribbing (even with casting off in the stitch pattern.). I finally wound up casting off using Size 6 needles (two sizes smaller) - and quite tightly at that - to get the sort of edge I wanted.

This was my first project since I started back knitting again.

Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yarn: Lamb's Pride (85% wool; 15% mohair) in Rosado Rose

Dimensions: 60"L x 6.5"W
Gauge: 18sts = 4"
Needles: Size 8, 12" Crystal Palace Bamboo

Start Date: October 14, 2006
End Date: December 7, 2006

What worked well:
I loved this yarn - it was easy to work with; it's soft and comfy to wear as a scarf. I was worried that the mohair might shed on my black coat, but this has not been the case.

What I would do differently:
This was the first time I'd done a long-tail cast-on and it was too tight. I may still try to block out that edge, which is pinched in. Now, I cast-on with two needles together, which gives a nice even, looser cast-on (I got this tip from my knit shop).