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11.26.2006 :: Red Scarf~ or Knitting Unto Others
I have taken this Thanksgiving weekend to Knit Unto Others.
My blessing abound and what better way to reflect upon them than making a Red Scarf for the Red Scarf Project!
What a joy to knit too! Made with Knitpicks, Panache yarn, Cashmere, baby! And the pattern? A wonderful creation of Li. Go ahead over and ask her for a copy of the pattern. She shares if you ask nicely. And tell her I sent you. (Again, this will not GET you anything special, I'm just saying). You will love knitting this simple yet satisfying pattern. And you can see the wonderful results for yourself! It's called the Diagonal Stitch Rib Scarf. Also known as the Herringbone Rib.
The back is interesting too.
UPDATE:
Nearly 100 homes were damaged in the Wednesday morning explosion. 25 homes are unrepairable. The devastation can be seen in the photo on this page. It turns out that one of Andy's Softball friends lived right next door to the explosion. He is bruised and banged up, more like stitched up but he if fine. It is a true miracle that no one was killed.
UPDATE:
Honestly, you grrls and guys are no help with the fringe v. no fringe debate. :) Did you see the results? Neck in neck. Fringe in fringe. A closer poll there could not be. My decision? I will order some more of the darker pink yarn and fringe it with that. And if she does not want fringe, she will be instructed to take it off. Easy peasy.
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It's back to work tomorrow. But first, a laundry mini marathon and rides back to colleges! Happy Sunday.
Posted by Sandy on 11.26.2006 AT 08:39 AM
Comments
I was internet-less at the time, but I like the fringe on the striped scarf.
And that diagonal rib pattern is genius! :-)
Posted by: Beth S. on 11.27.2006 AT 03:12 PM
Hi - I'm delurking to admire your wonderful scarf. I knit one sock in a similar pattern, and seeing your scarf inspired me to cast on for the second.
I'm curious as to what needle size and what gauge are you getting with the knitpicks Panache yarn? I've heard that it is really worsted weight rather than bulky weight. Would you share your thoughts? Thanks!
Posted by: may on 11.27.2006 AT 01:07 PM
I like the scarf. It looks very warm. Good choice on the fringe. It's not all that hard to take off if she doesn't like it.
Posted by: Dorothy B on 11.27.2006 AT 12:21 PM
Love the red scarf! What a great project this is!! Knitting for others is always a good thing!!
Posted by: Crazy For Yarn In Alabama: Darlene on 11.27.2006 AT 10:03 AM
Yay, you chose my suggestion about the fringe!
Red Scarf looks awesome. Already got my pattern from Li.
Posted by: Manise on 11.26.2006 AT 10:45 PM
I was wondering if you'd be interested in helping out with a new site I'm trying to get up and running- Craftacular.com
It is a wiki, which means that anyone can edit any page that hasn't been locked. I'm hoping that it will become a great repository of the collected wisdom of all the crafters online. Tutorials, patterns, solutions to common problems, etc. Anything you can add would be really appreciated. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Shana
Posted by: Shana on 11.26.2006 AT 09:16 PM
What a beautiful scarf and the reason you made it makes it more so.
Posted by: Carol on 11.26.2006 AT 07:33 PM
Hmmmm, I just got this pattern from Li for my Red Scarf Project....maybe since there will be soooo many making this in RED, I will use another pattern and save this one ( in a differnet color ) for myself....:))))
Posted by: babette on 11.26.2006 AT 07:19 PM
I picked up yarn for my red scarf yesterday when I went out. I was thinking a nice easy mistake rib, but that diagonal rib is awfully nice.
Posted by: Jenn C. on 11.26.2006 AT 11:35 AM
Oooh - that's nice in a solid color! You're putting ideas in my head... :)
Posted by: Beth on 11.26.2006 AT 10:13 AM
Fringe! Fringe! Fringe!! :)
The red scarf is lovely--the yarn looks so lush and soft.
Thank goodness you all are safe. xoxo
Posted by: Kim on 11.26.2006 AT 10:08 AM
I finished one red scarf yesterday. I've got yarn for another one but I'm knitting a hat now for Christmas at Sea.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Posted by: Carole on 11.26.2006 AT 09:35 AM
The scarf is absolutely beautiful, Sandy.
P.S. No fringe. ;)
Posted by: susan on 11.26.2006 AT 09:19 AM
That diagonal rib is DELICIOUS! I must try it. I've got some of the same yarn. It was white, not red, so....you know what I did....I dyed it red! I also have some in olive, just in case *I* need another scarf. I think I need to grow a few more necks, since my love of scarves knows no bounds....
Posted by: Norma on 11.27.2006 AT 03:45 PM