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September 14, 2005
The First Half
The first half of the Backyard Leaves scarf for SYNO is finished and I've cast on for the second half.
The pattern is so pretty, look at those little leaves. I understand blocking it flattens them out somewhat, but I think I'll still love them.
And the end - the end is simply brilliant - it's divided into 2 parts and each one is its own leaf.
I've decided that aside from swatching for Frieda I'm going to finish this project before I start on another. I really have too many things going on to start another - Ronnie is still hanging out and I have that blanket to start. So, really, starting Frieda while I'm still working on Backyard Leaves might just fry my little brain. I am hopeful that I can get the scarf finished by this weekend, but really I need to learn to be flexible on such things.
Have a great day.
Comments
Ahh flexibility, can that really be learned? So when you've knit the two halves, how do you join them? I really like this pattern myself, I may have to do something similar, it's quite pretty. But the last thing I need to do is buy another book, but with a little of experimentation and my stitch libraries, I bet I can come up with something similar.
Posted by: Rebekah at September 14, 2005 1:55 PM
I’ve decided to hold off on Freida as well. Having 5 projects on the needles is now really bothering me – it’s just too much.
Gosh, I want to knit Backyard Leaves someday! It’s so pretty!
Posted by: caitlyn at September 14, 2005 2:30 PM
oh drool!! looks gorgeous!
Posted by: blossom at September 14, 2005 3:54 PM
looking lovely, as your work always does. I hear you about too many projects...I've still not cast on a shawl yet.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at September 14, 2005 5:10 PM
This looks fabulous! How are you liking knitting with the yarn?
Posted by: Purly Whites at September 14, 2005 5:20 PM
It's a brilliant design, and yours is coming out gorgeous! My leaves flattened intially with blocking, but then reformed after a bit of wear - go figure!
Posted by: grumperina at September 14, 2005 7:32 PM
That is so pretty. I know how you feel. I want to start about 3 things right now on top of the few I've got going. I'll be overwhelmed. Relax and enjoy the pretty things you've got going! There's time . . . maybe I should be talking to myself!
Posted by: Stephanie at September 14, 2005 9:40 PM
Halfway there! Here's hoping the second half goes super speedy. There's something very refreshing about clearing out those WIPs..keep going!
Posted by: Diana at September 15, 2005 6:55 AM
Oh wow! That scarf is really beautiful! I hope they keep some of their poofiness even after blocking.
Posted by: Sarah at September 15, 2005 8:36 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Marcia at September 15, 2005 10:27 AM
That's gotta be one of my favorite patterns out of that whole book! It looks great! You'll be done before you know it.
Posted by: Angela at September 15, 2005 12:03 PM
it looks gorgeous!
Posted by: jacqueline at September 15, 2005 3:23 PM
This is looking delicious! I love the poofy leaves and the split end detail.
xx
Posted by: Anna at September 15, 2005 5:26 PM
It looks beautiful...I love that book and all of the scarves.
Posted by: Carolyn at September 16, 2005 9:52 AM
Soooooo pretty!!!!
Posted by: Kathy at September 16, 2005 2:46 PM
