Much too late I decided to knit Laura Chau's
Just Enough Ruffles Scarf for my niece's 15th birthday tomorrow. The sun was rising when I finished it and apart from being so last minute, another trauma arose - I didn't have enough yarn to complete the pattern! But I found adding a couple of rows in white didn't look too bad, although I would have preferred it all one colour. And when I tried it on it felt very comforting and soft around my neck so I think I can call it a success and all it needs is for my niece to like it too. Being last minute also means I have to rely on the Royal Mail to get it there in time but I have to say they've not let me down in the past.
I bought this Rowan Cotton Rope yarn at a car boot sale a couple of years ago and it knitted up beautifully but I think next time I'll use a double knit for a softer, more open fabric. I enjoyed the pattern but at 5.00 am I thought I'd
never finish casting off (binding off) the 600 stitches!
Much too late I decided to knit Laura Chau's Just Enough Ruffles Scarf for my niece's 15th birthday tomorrow. The sun was rising when I finished it and apart from being so last minute, another trauma arose - I didn't have enough yarn to complete the pattern! But I found adding a couple of rows in white didn't look too bad, although I would have preferred it all one colour. And when I tried it on it felt very comforting and soft around my neck so I think I can call it a success and all it needs is for my niece to like it too. Being last minute also means I have to rely on the Royal Mail to get it there in time but I have to say they've not let me down in the past.
I bought this Rowan Cotton Rope yarn at a car boot sale a couple of years ago and it knitted up beautifully but I think next time I'll use a double knit for a softer, more open fabric. I enjoyed the pattern but at 5.00 am I thought I'd never finish casting off (binding off) the 600 stitches!
Wow it looks just too beautiful to me! I'm sure the birthday girl will love it.
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Barbara
It's beautiful! The white adds a little extra pizazz. I'm sure your niece will adore it. Theresa
ReplyDeleteOh Ann it's gorgeous, I want one.....lol you are clever;)
ReplyDeleteYou can be sure that she'll love it.
ReplyDeleteyesterday your giveaway package arrived. Thank you so much I love everything in the box. It was such a nice surprise, like a small christmas or Sinterklaas box........
Hugs, Baukje
What a lovely gift for your niece Ann! and a gorgeous roof top sunset!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a great gift for your niece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous scarf Ann! I am sure it will bring a smile to your Niece's face & warmth to her heart :)
ReplyDeleteOh it's lovely and so trendy she will love it. Great pic of the sunrise too.
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wow, you pulled an all nighter! Such a gorgeous sunrise and scarf. It knocks me out when I miss a nights sleep. I remember I time I could miss a couple of nights and be fine..... once upon a time. So you are not too good at chopping wood eh ;-}
ReplyDeleteI am still learning, but each year I am better. I am learing that I have to use my entire body, not just my arm. And to be mindful of every swing, no getting lost in my thoughts.
The white just finishes the scarf off so most definitley a yes.I know that hour of the night very well. It's 2am now and I'm about 6 hours off trying to get a doll finished on time.
ReplyDeleteWow, Anne...this is fantastic. You are such a well rounded crafter. Love the ruffle around the scarf...really adds that element of style.
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