Milo and Jetsam helped me with blocking:
Such good helpers, right?
I had been to Loop early in March, and they had a sample of this, knit in the yarn that had been specially made for the shop. The sample was in this color, and I just fell in love with it. So I bought the yarn and the pattern and went home to get started.
The pattern is actually quite simple, and brilliant - once you actually pay attention, that is. After a few false starts, it finally clicked, and I was on my way. I would have probably finished it more quickly except that once I started there was an entire week when, for one reason or another, I didn't get a chance to pick it up.
Pip was quite happy to model the finished piece:
So, you are probably saying, if this is such great pattern, where are the details? Keep reading.
Project: Rechargeable
Pattern: Portfolio Scarf, by Erika Flory
Needles: Size 7 US
Yarn: Loop Studio, colorway Cadmium (I used most of one skein)
Modifications: None
Comments: This is one of my very favorite knits ever. The pattern is extremely well-written, and involves garter sections interspersed with sections of lace. You work one part at a time, and cannot wait to get to the next part! I named mine "Rechargeable" because I read that cadmium is mostly used for rechargeable batteries. The yarn is soft, and lovely to work with. I have already worn this a few times, and it is just perfect for springtime. I see more of these in the future, both for myself and for gifts.
My suggestion? You should really knit one of these - you will not be sorry!
5 comments:
Thanks for the pattern recommendation. I love the way yours turned out, so I'm going to have to queue this pattern.
And Rechargeable is such a clever name!
Bridget- I am really liking this new generation of smaller shawl/scarves as they are wearable and better yet, do-able in a short time.
Love the colour too.
Ooo it's beautiful! I love that kind of texture in a neck piece! It reminds me a bit of Antarktis which I enjoyed knitting so much, I knit it twice. Thanks for the pattern recommendation!
Bridget, it is wonderful. I love the bright color and the great pattern. Thank you for the suggestion.
Meredith
I really love this one! The color is gorgeous. That's going in my queue also!
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