Purple Scarfery
December 6th, 2008, 5:00 pm
Well I said it was quick! 
I’ve finished my “So Called Scarf” already.
It was a great travelling knit until I got onto the second skein on Manos. Then it was too big to fit comfortably in my handbag. I then had to do more of it at home. Mewsley decided to “help” me by sprawling on my lap every time she saw the scarf 
Fortunately, this scarf did manage to provide an upside to my recent frequent visits to the dentist. Those two crowns I told you about? I dislodged one and needed root canal treatment in the other 
Big “OWwww”
In pain and waiting for my dentist to be able to squeeze me in to his schedule, I sat in the waiting room concentrating on knitting as a distraction from the hurt in my jaw and so I wouldn’t think about the fun and games to come. I must have been pretty worried – I knit really fast and finished the thing!
I did think the scarf looked a little like a strip of carpet when it was done – why carpet? I have no idea – it just said that to me! Maybe because it’s quite a thick fabric in that stitch. I decided to embellish the ends a little to make it look more scarfy and less carpety.
Remember the Lilac shell buttons I used on Geno? You don’t? These…
I needed 6 for Geno but the ones I wanted only came in a pack of 30 – they were very reasonable (£5.99 in John Lewis) so I splashed out. Hmmmmmm…..Just the thing for the scarf…
What do you think?
Here’s a close up to the buttonerisation…
A steam with the iron and here it is with the lovely suede coat it was made to go with!
I made the scarf so I could fold it double and tuck the ends through as shown because it is quite narrow – 12cmish but it varies because the yarn is “thick and thin”. I made mine 170cm long too which left me with at least half a skein (Out of two skeins) over. I thought you’d like the stats in case you’re thinking af making one. 
| Completed Knit Report | ||
| Name: | My So Called Scarf | |
| Pattern: | from Imagiknit.by Alison Issacs | |
| Yarn: | 2 x skeins Manos del Uruguay | |
| Pattern Problems: | None but the fabric is quite thick – maybe a large needle size then the 8mm recommended? | |
| Pattern Modifications: | Added buttons for finishing | |
| Washing and Wearing: | VERY warm and snuggly | |
| Knit It Again???: | possibly – especially worth thinking of as a gift as it’s quick and looks impressive! | |
| Difficulty: | Easy (once you’ve mastered the stitch pattern) | |
| Rating: | 5/5 | |
| Other Postings Relating To This One: | My So Quick Scarf | |
CraftyCripple said,
December 6th, 2008, 6:48 pm
Yummy scarf, looks very cozy, and I wouldn’t have thought of adding buttons. One idea to stick in the back of my head. I find knitting great for distracting from the pain. Counting out the pattern in your head sends you into a sort of meditative state where nothing can touch you. Hope your dental problems are now all sorted.
roxy said,
December 8th, 2008, 6:40 am
kisses to Mewsley & Thug – love the purple!
Cinders said,
December 8th, 2008, 12:37 pm
Hi Susan,
I found your blog through AY forum. I love your scarf. it looks very warm. I was reading your posts about KSH.57 balls!! i ant get to grips with the stuff myself. possibly because i used it for lace and I always mess lace up an KSh is a devil to frog
Kimmy B said,
May 20th, 2009, 12:23 am
Making my way through
I was just wondering what the tension is for the yarn of the scarf? I’ve got a friend who is moving a hour up the way to Aberdeen to go to Uni and winter is bitter cold there and want to make one as a good luck prez.
Thanks
Kim