Comments | greeklady: Drop knit scarf

greeklady

Drop knit scarf

Jan 17, 2009 08:37

My latest project is full of angst. I have a feeling I may not have enough to make the scarf the length I want. I also want a hat to match. I do not want to make a choice of it darn it!

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zebraartist January 17 2009, 16:53:21 UTC

blocking? I'm guessing I need to know about this 'blocking'??

greeklady January 17 2009, 17:09:53 UTC

Yep especially when doing pieces that are curling up. It will straighten everything out and lay pretty.

zebraartist January 17 2009, 16:55:38 UTC

ooooh!
http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/a/blocking_knits.htm

greeklady January 17 2009, 17:09:18 UTC

Yep! I wet blocked the gloves but not the hat I sent you.

zebraartist January 17 2009, 17:10:08 UTC

I had no idea!
I feel a little bit retarded most of the time, but especially with knitting! SO much to learn!

greeklady January 17 2009, 17:12:28 UTC

Yep yep. There are so many schools of thought on it. But just like any delicate sweater, I dampen mine, lay it on a towel and do a roll. Then block it and lay it flat to dry.

moira_ramsay January 17 2009, 18:20:36 UTC

That looks great, I have been wanting to try this pattern, but I have not found the yarn I want to make it in.
Is the pattern meant for a bulkier yarn?

I LOVE the colors!

greeklady January 17 2009, 18:42:56 UTC

Not bulky yarn but I do believe it needs a vibrantly colored yarn.

moira_ramsay January 17 2009, 18:48:01 UTC

good to know, I will need to keep an eye out.

greeklady January 23 2009, 18:23:55 UTC

I should have bought more skeins of this when I had the chance. The lady at the fair kept laughing at me when I'd show up the next night after night just buying 2 skeins at a time. I couldn't make up my mind I tell ya!

vayacondia January 18 2009, 18:35:51 UTC

OMG I love it. It reminds me of a peacock.

totally off topic but- the hat! a photo! zebraartist January 21 2009, 22:14:36 UTC

http://www.flickr.com/photos/zebraartist/3216555250/

oh, thank you thank you!
And, feel free to blog the image, or use it at ravelry - or, whatever :-)

Re: totally off topic but- the hat! a photo! greeklady January 21 2009, 22:53:49 UTC

Oh thank you! Man your eyes really pop in that picture. I will use it on ravelry! Got one from the back?

Re: totally off topic but- the hat! a photo! zebraartist January 21 2009, 23:00:01 UTC

not really....and then I ran out of energy - I can do one for you, but after tomorrow's doctor appt, deal?
:-)

Re: totally off topic but- the hat! a photo! greeklady January 21 2009, 23:04:17 UTC

DEAL! It looks so cute.

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