Wow, my “To Frog or Not To Frog” post yesterday sure did elicit lots of response — multiple offers to send yarn so I didn’t have to break my diet, and sweet comments about the theft. Thank you all so much! The break in could have been a lot worse — they didn’t damage the cars, nothing of sentimental value was lost, they didn’t try to get into the house, and no one was hurt. And after having a few days to reflect upon it, that’s the way we’re looking at it.
Now that that’s over with, I hereby promise NOT to frog the sock. But, I do need to make a bigger pair and I’ll do that before making sock 2 for myself. My friend Evelyn offered to send over some Encore that’s in her stash in a medium blue color and that should be perfect. Plus, it keeps me out of Rosie’s which is really the ultimate goal. I don’t think I could ever leave there with just a few skeins of Encore!
Fun Scarf
I started a fun and quick scarf out of Kureyon in my stash.
It’s a herringbone pattern that I found at Sheep in the City. Here’s a closeup. Isn’t it cool?
A couple notes about this stitch pattern:
- This pattern is SUPER warm and thick. I’m using US 13s to knit this and I typically knit with the needle size listed on the ball band. I tried it on 10s and it was so tight it felt more like a woven fabric than something that was knitted
- The back looks pretty much like reverse stockingnette. It doesn’t bother me much because the Kureyon still keeps in interesting, but I thought I’d mention it.
- It knit up fast. Really fast. I knit through the first ball in a few hours.
New Rebecca!
Hey, did you notice? The Spring/Summer 05 Rebecca is up!
Cool scarf. Love the detail and the colorway. Thanks for mentioning the new Rebecca was up!
I’m glad that your sock dilema got itself worked out Jody! I love that herringbone pattern, I’ll have to try it soon. I can’t believe that you are using such huge needles! Isn’t it crazy how one little pattern can change the yarn so much!
good idea- get his socks outa the way, and then go on to yours! that scarf is lovely! i might consider knitting one for myself, ive never seen that link before!
What a co-ink-i-dink! I’ve been knitting a herringbone throw, inspired by the herringbone poncho in the Last Minute Knitted Gifts book. I’m using Cashmerino Chunky and 15s. You’re right about the thickness thing. I asked Mary over at Tangled Web and she thought the pattern listing worsted on 17s was incorrect. It’s making beautiful thick fabric for a throw, but I’m afraid it’s going to eat up too much expensive yarn. Yours look beautiful in the Noro. Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Oh man. That is a beautiful stitch… I needed a new scarf this year, and a kind and talented friend made me an ubercool fleece one, so I thought I was off the scarf-knitting hook for this winter. But now I want one like yours!
Good girl – both for not frogging AND not breaking the yarn diet. Can’t wait to see the blue socks, too!
Very cool scarf! I love the herringbone stitch. Would you mind sharing the colorway number for the Kureyon? I love it and would like to see if I can get some for myself…
How many balls of Kureyon are you using for your scarf? It is absolutely gorgeous!
Your scarf looks great!!
The scarf is beautiful! Really unique