The post-Christmas lull allowed me time to finish the Keep Soldiering On Scarf which I was making for Will. 100g of beautifully soft merino (the shade is Jadestone) from The Yarn Yard has produced a 2x2 rib scarf, 4" wide and 46" long (52 stitches on 3.25mm needles).
I enjoyed this so much because of the texture of the yarn, its subtle colour changes and the sheer simplicity of it - perfect television knitting, no thought or concentration required!
Will is very happy with the end result and wore it to go sledging the other day.
By the way, if you pay a visit to The Yarn Yard blog you'll see that Natalie is hosting a BAFAB draw too.
That's a very lovely scarf - warm and beautiful subdued colors. Am about to start a scarf for daughter who is a Valentine Day child and this encourages me.
Posted by: Becca | 08 January 2008 at 12:47 PM
This is absolutely lovely! I agree that sometimes the simplest patterns are the most enjoyable. The yarn is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa | 08 January 2008 at 03:54 PM
You do have to soldier on with a scarf. Do you think that having a child start knitting a scarf is maybe the way to make them swear off knitting? Perhaps a dolly scarf, but a scarf can be a daunting project. However, the end result is handsome. Lucky, Will.
Posted by: Peg | 08 January 2008 at 04:26 PM
Needles poised just waiting for merino wool! How good to see your finished piece.
Posted by: Claire | 09 January 2008 at 10:58 AM
When I was taught to knit in eight grade the teacher instructed me to knit a stockinette scarf. It grew to 8 inches before it was abandoned for crocheting a vest. Though I have woven several scarfs, and I like to knit socks, I've yet to knit a scarf.
Posted by: Wanda J | 10 January 2008 at 05:57 AM
I am now knitting my very first project, which is also a 2X2 ribbed scarf. It's satisfying because I can still watch TV but still have to pay attention to what I'm doing as I'm new to it. One can't make scarves forever, but not sure what to try next that wouldn't be too advanced...
Posted by: Erika Tsugawa | 15 January 2008 at 09:28 PM