January 26, 2006

Red Scarf

The red scarf is done. And I have to tell you, I really like it. This is a pattern I picked out for the sole reason of using some red yarn stash, and as it turned out, it's a great pattern and a fun scarf.

Project Details:

Pattern: Antique Stitch Scarf from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2005

Yarn: Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in #221 - Carmen, 2 balls with this much left over.

Needles: Size 10 Brittany Straight Needles

Modifications: I used a different weight yarn than called for in the pattern and went up a needle size to compensate. The finished scarf ended up measuring 6 inches wide and 70 inches long (I knit another pattern repeat to use up the ball of yarn).

I'm mailing it off today and I am quite pleased with my first charity knitting project. It was a lot of fun and I hope the recipient really likes it.

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January 17, 2006

Red Scarf Project

One of my knitting goals for 2006 is knitting for charity. So, when Leanne posted about the Red Scarf Project I decided to participate. I have a lot of stuff going on, but no deadlines. It's easy for me to use Ombre and the Mittens as an excuse to not knit for charity, but really, I don't have anything that can't wait a week or two. And it just so happens I have 3 balls of Jo Sharp Soho Summer left over from Stacy's sweater. It's just meant to be. I talked to Leanne and looked at my pattern books and decided on the Antique Stitch Scarf (the one on the left) from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2005. I cast-on Friday night and am almost through the first ball. Here's how it looks:

It's a lacey scarf made of cotton - not practical for my cold ass climate, but maybe someone in the warm south will get it. I don't have an Einstein Bagel around, so I'll have to have it done by the 28th so I can mail it by the deadline. If any of you are interested, the press release has some good information, and as added incentive, Leanne is holding a contest.

Otherwise, my long weekend was spent painting my office/soon-to-be-craftroom. I'm off to Target today to buy some new organizational stuff. I'll take pictures when it's done. Oh, and I made a new purse - my own design. It needs some tweaking - stronger interfacing and a stiffer bottom, maybe a thicker strap, but all in all I like it.

Have a great day - it's a short week!

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