Friday 24 September 2010

Blocking!

Last night I finally cast off the Evening Primrose Scarf, something that's been torn out and re-knitted so many times I'm actually a little startled that I finished it at all. Fortunately, Fyberspates Faery Wings (4 ply) is much more forgiving than 99% of other mohair yarns out there, and allowed me to re-knit to my specifications.


Anyway, here she is on the blocking bed!



I can't wait until Evening Primrose is dry so I can take some proper pictures. Not only is the yarn gorgeous (it has a heavy core of silk and a fuzzy, soft mohair halo), but I actually just quite like the pattern. While I didn't feel the curve was necessary for the scarf, not only will it allow it to stay on a bit more, the curve also means...ruffles.

This is knit end to end, with short rows worked in a narrow garter stitch band so absolutely no wrapping is required. Perhaps the easiest short rows I've ever done! Can't wait to show it off a bit more.

The pattern will be coming out next month and as one of the patterns in Gwynedd.

ETA: A few action shots:




1 comment:

Anna Maren said...

Yum! Love that scarf. I'm excited for your book... we'll see if I'm allowed to buy it. Though I fear your patterns are a bit more advanced than what I'm ready for. BTW, I miss you! Hope you're doing well. I think we're finally leaving for DK in January. Gonna be applying for Sasha's visa in November - hopefully they'll want him.