the blue blog archives: scarf trial

Well, I think the trials of my candy cane scarf may finally be behind me. I'm paying more attention now and haven't missed any increases or decreases in at least thirty repeats. Now I'm quite pleased with how this scarf is turning out. The Manos Stria has such a nice combination of bumpy, crinkley looking texture and slight uneveness in the color dyeing. They really complement each other well. And a try-on reveals that the diagonal construction makes it drape perfectly for a scarf.

Don't you just love it when yarn and pattern and project come together perfectly?

posted by alison at 9:04 am | in the scarf file

Comments

Oh my! That is just sweet!

Posted by: Gina at August 4, 2005 9:42 AM

Love it! The shaping on the ends is especially complimentary to the stripes. I'm so happy to see this yarn in action, and to hear that you like it.

Posted by: Colleen at August 4, 2005 9:48 AM

You're so Christmas in August! Makes me want a candy cane...seriously.

Posted by: Sarah at August 4, 2005 9:59 AM

it's pure synchroknitcity

Posted by: lisa b at August 4, 2005 10:04 AM

oh wow! that looks great!

Posted by: jess at August 4, 2005 10:46 AM

I do love it when yarn and pattern get together just right. How rare is that!? Very smart looking scarf, indeed. Really makes me think of winter. Oh, how I miss winter!

Posted by: Larry at August 4, 2005 10:56 AM

I love when everything comes together (especially when you doubt it in the beginning)
Great job Alison!

Posted by: Carla at August 4, 2005 11:10 AM

It looks great. The drape on it is very nice. I want one of my own!

Posted by: Mary at August 4, 2005 11:21 AM

That's such a fun scarf -- cute and sophisticated at the same time!

Posted by: Brynne at August 4, 2005 11:44 AM

That looks great. Your mom's going to love it!

Posted by: Jenn at August 4, 2005 12:30 PM

I love your scarf! I am knitting a tank top that uses this bias-type increase/decrease thingy with stripes and I have a lump where it started to go straight(once I hit the right number of stitches in width) Is there anything that I can do to get that bump away???? Will it come out in the blocking?

Posted by: Pat at August 4, 2005 2:09 PM

Love the candy cane scarf on you! :)

Posted by: Liz at August 4, 2005 2:52 PM

Fabulous!

Posted by: Deb at August 4, 2005 3:13 PM

I think you should keep this for yourself -- so unique and tell your mom that another project is forthcoming!

Posted by: Leslie at August 4, 2005 7:03 PM

Very nice!

Posted by: beth at August 5, 2005 12:52 AM