the blue blog archives: man scarf

Ooh, this is a very manly scarf. It's all nice and texture-y, but not pretty or pattern-y. It reminds me of a nice houndstooth or check. Very male. And the beige cashmerino, what man wouldn't wear that?

The Last Minute Knitted Gifts pattern calls for a chunkier cashmere, so I've adjusted for my smaller gauge, casting on 35 sts and working in pattern as directed. Since I've subbed yarns and gauge, I'm not sure how many balls of the cashmerino I'll need. This first ball got me to 15", so I'm hoping that three will be enough (the pattern measurements say the scarf should be 50" long). If I'm lucky, I'll only have two more late nights of knitting (and we're talking, I'm so tired from working all day and really should be sleeping, what with the pregnancy and school tomorrow, but I've got to knit these few little Christmas gifts... nights) to go.

posted by alison at 10:31 am | in LMKG , knitty little christmas

Comments

That *is* a very cool pattern! Very man.

You go, girl!

Posted by: ruth at December 13, 2006 11:17 AM

VERY manly! I'm working on a man scarf right now too that I'm hoping is acceptable to my nearly-a-man 15yo son.

Posted by: Laura at December 13, 2006 11:20 AM

Very manly! Time is ticking down, isn't it?

Posted by: Ruth at December 13, 2006 11:25 AM

You know, I thought I didn't need LMKG, but I've seen so many lovely things made from it - nice work (and happy holidays!)

Posted by: Donna at December 13, 2006 11:45 AM

I made the full length scarf from LMKG last year and was "gently" informed that grown men don't wear their scarves quite so long--so I think you'll be more than fine with the 3 balls of cashmerino. It looks great in the smaller gauge!

Posted by: Monica at December 13, 2006 11:47 AM

Ooh, Monica, that's good news! :)

Posted by: alison at December 13, 2006 12:08 PM

Very nice, and very manly. Get some sleep, girl. :)

Posted by: Samantha at December 13, 2006 12:14 PM

Your scarf looks great! I made that in the chunky yarn, but I didn't get the same stitch definition. I like yours better. Great color too!

Posted by: Nicole at December 13, 2006 12:46 PM

I do like how that scarf is turning out, so I will have to keep that one in mind for a future male gift recipient. I love LMKG, despite all the errata.

Posted by: Mary at December 13, 2006 1:06 PM

I'm making the same scarf right now for the Red Scarf project -- but was unemployed when I started it, so I'm working in Cascade 220 instead of beautiful cashmerino. A lady in the bus today told me the stitch pattern was "Fisherman's Rib".

Posted by: Debbie at December 13, 2006 3:06 PM

Very MachO!

Posted by: Tracey at December 13, 2006 3:46 PM

Very manly scarf and I LOVE the texture. Now I know I'm buying that book -- you with this scarf this year ... I think Wendy Knits made something at this time from the book last year ... I'm feeling the need to add to my book stash!! And, of course, more yarn will be needed "just in case". I found the CRAFT magazine you shared from recently -- only the premiere issue at our store, but still interesting. And your boys are WAY wonderful - thank God knitted hats continue to fit for more than one year!! Peace!

Posted by: Heidi at December 13, 2006 7:49 PM

That looks positively scrumptious, but in a very manly way!

Best,
firefly

Posted by: firefly8868 at December 14, 2006 8:15 AM

Hmm, I like this pattern in the smaller gauge. Very nice. But now I'm starting to second guess if my Inspiration Scarf is manly enough.

Posted by: Dena at December 15, 2006 7:21 AM