the blue blog archives: scarf style

I'm starting a new scarf. (Scarves, they're the new socks!) This one is the Ruffles scarf from Scarf Style. I've wanted to make this scarf since I first saw it in the book, but kept thinking it just wasn't me. Took me a year to figure out I could make one for someone else!

I'm using a few balls of cotton angora that I have left over from mom's Jess sweater and am making the scarf for her friend. I've made a couple of pairs of socks for this friend and she's been very appreciative (best way to get yourself some more handknits, right?). Plus, she said she really liked the yarn in mom's sweater. So she gets a scarf out of it. The pattern is really fun to knit and it'll look great on her.

posted by alison at 8:35 am | in the scarf file

Comments

I made that scarf last fall and LOVE it. Yours has a lovely drape to it, not too sproingy, not too drapey. Just right. Your friend will love it.

Posted by: melanie at August 3, 2005 10:01 AM

Awesome! I started that scarf a bit ago (did not post it though) becuase it too was on my list of to dos! I love the pattern!

Posted by: Anita at August 3, 2005 10:08 AM

I keep looking at that scarf ... then looking away ... then coming back to it ... it's never dawned on me "gee, make it for someone else" ;-)

I keep looking at the "potato chip" scarf pattern (in the Knit Picks catalog? I *think*) and thinking that it would be fun to make, but I probably wouldn't wear it ... now if I can just think of someone to give it to who would ... :-)

Posted by: Kara at August 3, 2005 10:17 AM

I've been wanting to knit that scarf since it is so whimsical but it certainly isn't destined to be in my closet. So it will be a Christmas gift for my little sis--she'll love it and I'll get to knit it. What could be better?

Posted by: amanda at August 3, 2005 10:27 AM

I keep looking at this one too and actually started it but I think it has to be just the right yarn so it spirals. Yours looks great.

Posted by: Joan at August 3, 2005 10:45 AM

I've been wanting to knit that scarf for ages now . . . love the way yours is coming out!

Posted by: chris at August 3, 2005 11:54 AM

Ooh, I'm about to start that one as well! I'm saving it for my vacation next week.

Posted by: Kat with a K at August 3, 2005 12:03 PM

I knit that scarf out of cotton angora back in January! It's delightfully soft and cozy in the yarn. Your friend is lucky!

Posted by: Purly Whites at August 3, 2005 1:15 PM

Oh! I love that scarf too...but it would definitely be for me. How sweet of you to make one for your friend!

Posted by: Christie at August 3, 2005 1:17 PM

Love it and I love the pictures....I bet it will be a huge hit.

Posted by: michele at August 3, 2005 3:23 PM

What a cool scarf! I've got to get my hands on that book.

Posted by: Sarah at August 3, 2005 6:06 PM

Very pretty...I like the color...plus it's leftover yarn! Sounds like a perfect project.

Posted by: heather at August 4, 2005 6:47 AM

I love the Ruffles scarf. I made one out of scrap yarn because I really wanted to make it, but will never wear it. My bookcase currently wears it full time.

Posted by: Jessi at August 4, 2005 7:18 AM

I LOVE that scarf! And I love Scarf Style; I plan on making almost everyone in the book. Two down already this summer.

Posted by: Rebecca at August 4, 2005 9:32 AM