Forbes Forest, in Scarfstyle, was one of the first projects I knit where I felt some sense of accomplishment. It just looks gorgeous. Although, it must be said that my DH has worn it maybe 3 times....he even selected the colour...it turns out he is just not a "scarf kind of guy".
When I knit the original back in feb 2005, I used a cable needle to cable and had to read each section of the chart, and turned a millions times to make my bobbles....
Not now!
Now there is no cable needle needed...we all know how to cable without one, right?
I learned to read my fabric, not a chart.
And the newest skill of making bobbles without turning my work...from the Knitting Nature book.
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Is it just me, or have they improved knit picks merino style? It seems nicer to work with than I remember, not so cheap feeling.
So, another major Christmas gift on the go...I am putting a dent in the list.
14 comments:
What a great scarf.
To make it more "manly" what about leaving off the bobbles? otherwise it is great.
Gorgeous. Knit Picks has been doing a lot of improving over time. Others have noticed too.
that's good to hear. I tried a skein when it first came out and thought it seemed cheap too. I love the nutmeg color! How are the kilt hose going? Do you think they would fit a woman as written, or using a lighter weight sock yarn?
beautiful! i love this pattern, i was sad when it was done. i can finally wear it now though, its cooling down outside.
i'm happy to see another one on your needles!
Oh, it's so gorgeous. I dont blame you for making it again. I would make hundreds of them!
You make me feel like the biggest knitting slacker EVER. I watch your pieces emerge in awe.
I think I'm going to add that scarf to my list-it's gorgeous! And I love the colour nutmeg, yum!
WHAT??? Christmas list????? Ohmygosh....is it really that time of year again???? I guess I need to check who is even going to be ON my Christmas list, let alone if they get a knit or knot.....
My x-mas list is also growing and changing. I love that scarf and that is a neat commentary on your changing skills. :)
Beautiful scarf -- you are so talented!
I love that crocheted scarf, too. I've looked at the Happy Hooker a couple of times, but now I'll have to buy it!
After I've seen Brooklyn Tweed made his version, I also want to make one, too....but I still have to find the right yarn for it first.
I love this scarf! I wanted to knit this for my father-in-law for Christmas, but I am still new to chart reading and was having trouble with the fact that I needed to read both the right and wrong side rows. I am doing a simple cable pattern instead, but I love this and one day hope to make it for myself. ;)
I love the scarf! But, oh my gosh! I know you knit fast (from your previous posts), but how much time do you devote to knitting each day? Your completion rate is unbelieveable. I know you have two small kids, so how do you find the time? I have a 5 year old and 2 teenagers at home and I'm lucky to find a couple of hours each evening to knit.
Knitting is my favorite hobby. I like it because it is a way of creating something while having some fun, but the idea is to knit something different every time.
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