I’ve had problems with the cats and Haven. It’s finished but there have been squabbles!
Firstly, Mewsley has been rather jealous of all the attention Thug has been getting.
She decided that SHE was going to do the snugglablity testing for Haven. After much pawing (and a little drooling) she decided that it was soft enough for me. She was thorough in her work, taking all evening sitting on Haven and requiring a hefty shove to get her to relinquish my knitting!
Thug, of course, didn’t want to be out done. He decided that he’d knit a few rows for me, just to make sure he had some buy in on this project…
Here’s the stitch detail- I think Thug Knitted this bit…
So would you like to see the finished scarf on a human?
Here you are…
It is rather long – mine is 2.3 meters! I did 27 pattern repeats, as decreed in the pattern, and it is long but the length seems right when put on, especially as it’s quite wide too. I’ll be wearing this over a winter coat so my whole frame will be bigger.
Also, if I get caught in the rain or it’s so cold my ears hurt when I’m dashing down the road to the station, I wear a scarf wrapped around my head so need extra length – like this…
My ears were good and toasty by the end of this photo shoot, I can tell you!
One small problem with the cocoon though.
It sheds.
I live with two hairy cats (and a hairy boyfriend) so I’m quite tolerant of fluffage but even I suffered after wrapping it around my head for the photo. I had a serious case of “fibre strands in eyes”. Fortunately, I don’t wear contact lenses and could remove the fluff easily. This is probably a yarn to be careful with if you are a lens wearer.
Sitting here typing, I just wondered where Haven was?? It looks nippy tomorrow, I might wear it when I go out….
Hmmmm…..seems someone borrowed it for a night out on the tiles!! I got this photo from the local paparazzi, snapped outside a local kitty nightclub!!!
| Completed Knit Report | ||
| Name: | Haven | |
| Pattern: | from Kim Hargreaves’ Heartfelt book | |
| Yarn: | Rowan Cocoon | |
| Pattern Problems: | None. | |
| Pattern Modifications: | None. | |
| Washing and Wearing: | Very warm, soft and snuggly but sheds a fair bit – beware contact lens wearers. | |
| Knit It Again???: | Possibly – not for me in this season though | |
| Difficulty: | easy to medium – lace but not hard lace! | |
| Rating: | 5/5 | |
| Other Postings Relating To This One: | Summer? Ha! I’m making a scarf | |
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The scarf is lovely, Susan. Perfect for the winter, and an interesting pattern to knit. Just don’t wear it with anything black 🙂
I do think you could have made it in more of a square shape, though, it would be far more suitable as a blanket in that shape. Blanket? Thug and Mewslie know what I mean…
Its a lovely scarf Susan,i love your cats,they really like helping with your knitting.
The scarf is really gorgeous. You can see just how soft and snuggly it is from the photos. It almost makes me long for a cold winter’s day to wear it! I’d love to make one for me. I looked up the pattern book online and it was pretty pricey – about £16 I think! Are there lots of other nice things in there to knit? Not sure I could justify the expense otherwise!
Hi Josiekitten
Is the Heartfelt Pattern book worth it? I think so. I do buy more pattern books than I use but this one is special and not just because it was a prezzie from Ben.
It helps that I know Kim Hargreaves’ designs fit me well. She pays attention to shaping so you don’t end up with the “knitted sack” look some designers like.
Haven is the second thing I’ve made from this book. Cherish was the first – here:-
https://susancrowe.co.uk/2008/01/14/swamp-donkey-and-cherish/
And I’ve just cast on a third item and have the yarn for a fourth – I think that’s a record for me from one book so I guess that’s a recommendation!
Are you on Ravelry? If not why not?? If you are, you can see all the designs and look at how real people made them on this page:-
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/heartfelt—the-dark-house-collection/patterns
Or take a look on Kim’s site at all the pattern – pictures from the book…
http://www.kimhargreaves.co.uk/acatalog/HEARTFELT_The_Dark_House_Collection.html
See if you like the designs??
I really think I should be on commission from Rowan and Kim Hargreaves!!
Hope that helps
Susan
PS you asked about Cocoon – it’s 80% merino wool, 20% kid mohair in on loosely spun thick strand.
Hi Susan, I love your blog and especially seeing your cats enjoy your work! I am not actually a knitter, yet, but having been inspired I’m going to have a go. I’m writing an essay for my College work on why people knit in groups, which is why I’m looking at knitting sites, but after discovering knit bloggers, I’m thinking I may try and include something about knit blogging. It seems like there is a big knitting community out there. I wonder if knit blogging will take over from knit groups….Anyway, I enjoyed your blog! Natalie
Got the wool, got the pattern, got the needles – and I’m holding you and the cats fully responsible! Am planning to take it on holiday at half term, so with a bit of luck I shall be able to post a picture in my blog at the start of November!
lovely cats and gorgeous scarf!!!!
Looks wonderful. I just brought this pattern last night with the yarn. One question for you. How did you slip the stitches on the end? I am having a problem with this.