Red happens to be a favorite color of a certain SIL who's soon to turn 60. Summer scarves need to be light, lacy, open and I think this will serve nicely for all those. I rarely get cold, but still like to wear a summer scarf now and again. When you out in the evening, sometimes the cold of the air conditioning on your neck really makes the arthritis there hurt. So, a nice decorative scarf not only helps that, but eliminates the need for a necklace, and can jazz up an outfit. The yarn is Feza Jewel. I'm using number 8 knitting needles and a double drop stitch to create the open lacy look. I love the look of the yarn, it has a shimmer which makes it a bit dressier I think.
Holding this up in front of the window so you can see the lacy openness of it better. Though one truly can't hold a scarf still enough to get a good picture. It always moves. It's just under 3 inches wide.This is my 4th start for this scarf. I had other yarn in Buckeye colors. I started 3 different times using it, changing needles to try and get it to work...after 3 tries with 2 different stitches and 3 different size needles...I put that yarn away and choose this instead. This is much softer also. The other I think would be scratchy against a neck in summer.
I think if I used this yarn again, I might like it worked lengthwise for a different lace look, but...then again casting on 200 or 250 stitches...maybe not.
Your SIL will love the scarf. It's so pretty.
ReplyDeletethanks for the comment on my blog - ten stitch means just that 10 stitches all knit, nothing fancy. Love the colour of your scarf
ReplyDeletelove the shade of red! has it got sparkle mixed in as well?
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen, Sue and DeVanity.
ReplyDeleteSue, I couldn't see different stitches thus my question about 10 in the picture, will have to check it out better.
Devanity, yes there is definitely sparkle.
Very pretty, Sandy! Most people wouldn't think of a scarf except in winter months, but I agree that something light and lacy is perfect for when you're wearing a summer top and go into an air conditioned space.
ReplyDeleteGREAT IDEA SANDY, AND A LOVELY SCARF IT IS. ESPECIALLY WITH SOME OF THESE AIR CONDITIONINGS THEY HAVE BLOWING RIGHT ON YOU. THE PATERN IS VERY NICE. RIZZI
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift for your SlL. Can't go wrong with lace, red and sparkles!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie Anne, Rizzi, and autumngeisha, appreciate your visits and nice comments.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely yarn! I'm sure your SIL will love the scarf. :) The lace pattern is really interesting, too! Is it easy to do?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your SIL will LOVE the scarf. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty scarf. It should make a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteI agree it has to be very soft for around the neck. Nice gift :)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the nice comments, much appreciated. Contessa, it's a drop stitch so it really is pretty straight forward.
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