not so spring-like
pattern: springtime bandit
yarn: romney ridge farm yarn
needles: 5.5mm
date started: 03.14.09
date finished: 03.27.09
I'm not sure why, but I've noticed that my blogging has changed from knits in progress to just fo's posts. I'll try to change that, I promise. lately I've gotten so focused on what I'm knitting that my project becomes a little cocoon and I just forget about the online world for a while. this happened a little longer than expected with the springtime bandit scarf, a combination of taxes and a never ending chart are to blame.
I've been trying to only knit from my stash, so this yarn may look familiar since I've already used it for a hat and for the hap blanket. I didn't have enough left for a sweater, so an accessory was in order. since I loved my ishbel scarf so much I thought another triangle scarf would be the ticket. I'm still not sure if this was the best idea, this yarn isn't exactly "soft", even after washing it, and it doesn't really scream spring. I still love the color with its slight variegation and I can always wear this come fall or winter for a pop of color. I'll admit that it did come in handy in the early morning when I didn't feel like wearing a coat.
I pretty much followed the pattern as written, but mine came out a little larger than intended. do I call it a small shawl or a large scarf? it's only two inches deeper than the schematic but it feels huge. again, I just think I chose the wrong yarn for this. that and my row gauge was off. using a worsted weight yarn, I expected this scarf to go a lot faster but that edge chart seemed to go on and on and on. I don't remember how many times I just had to take a break from it and wished it was over. in the end though it was worth it, I have a super cozy wrap I can wear in those really cool mornings or late at night.
Comments
this is gorgeous and the color looks phenom on you!
Posted by: Amanda Elizabeth | April 1, 2009 4:35 PM
you + blue = made for each other. you look beautiful in it!
i am dying to knit one of those. i adore kate's patterns.
Posted by: melissa | April 1, 2009 5:32 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Stephany | April 1, 2009 6:14 PM
It's fabulous and if you think it needs some wear before next fall, send it my way - it snowed here today ... again.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 1, 2009 6:50 PM
sorry to hear the edge took forever! the end result is really pretty -- i agree, that color looks beautiful on you.
Posted by: kate | April 1, 2009 7:44 PM
This will definitely come in handy in the winter. Love the color!
Posted by: Lisa | April 1, 2009 8:52 PM
my blog started becoming that way too - nothing but FO's. i decided to abandon it fairly recently, though. anyway, great shawl! i love the color of the yarn.
Posted by: mai | April 1, 2009 9:31 PM
OMFG this is amazing! I hadn't seen this pattern, loving it:)
Posted by: Heather | April 2, 2009 9:01 AM
Beautiful! I love the color.
Posted by: Brooke | April 2, 2009 11:47 AM
This is a new pattern to me too! How did I miss it?
That shade of blue is just lovely :)
Posted by: Veronique | April 2, 2009 3:53 PM
Beautiful! The color of the yarn is amazing!
Posted by: Kirsten | April 3, 2009 6:55 AM
The stitch pattern is very pretty.
Posted by: Rocky Moreno | April 3, 2009 11:56 AM
this is such a pretty blue! i'm sure that our cold days are not entirely behind us. you'll get some use out of it yet!
Posted by: gleek | April 5, 2009 6:34 PM
gosh, this is so beautiful. great look for you. that blue is stunning~
Posted by: lolly | April 9, 2009 1:42 PM