from wyoming to london...
backyard leaves from scarf stylebackyard leaves scarf is a lovely pattern, cascades of leaf motifs run along the whole scarf. i especially love the edges which resemble the shape of a leaf. the scarf is knitted in two halves and then seamed together afterwards. stephanie did a wonderful job, as you can see, the stitches are all even and nice. thank you, stephanie... i will be thinking of you whenever i have this scarf around my neck!!
turtleneck shrug
knit project: scarf style - turtleneck shrug
difficulty (1-5): 2.0
size: one size
yarn: rowan's kid classic in bear (817)
knitting specs: US 7 dpn
and, i have finished anna's turtleneck shrug this weekend! i think anna would appreciate having this shrug/scarf to wear for the upcoming winter in london.
the shrug is incredibly warm, and the kid classic is a wonderful yarn choice for this project. actually, i was going to try on the shrug and take a picture of me modeling it, but i decided not to in the end as i would not want to skew anna's thought on her shrug. anna is tall, slender with long neck and long arms, she would be able to carry this high fashion item off with much more grace and elegance. me? i was afraid i may look too much like a neckless turtle. so, let's stay tuned for anna's glamour model shots in a couple weeks when this little package travels across the atlantic to its beautiful wearer's hands.
UPDATE: oops... i forgot to thank kris and jac for such great knitalong, sorry; and yes, i can be so ungrateful sometimes that it bothers me. anyway, THANK YOU, ladies. i had fun!!
Comments
wow! two beautiful scarves! i really hope i will get around to making backyard leaves this winter; i have had the yarn for it in my stash for ages. the turtleneck shrug is gorgeous - anna will love it.
posted by kris on October 2, 2005 11:58 AM
Both scarves are very beautiful. Makes me want to knit one for myself!
posted by marirob on October 2, 2005 12:02 PM
Those are two beautiful scarves. Well done Ladies!
posted by francoise on October 2, 2005 03:17 PM
Those scarves are fantastic. Back yard leaves looks wonderful in that color.
posted by Jennifa on October 2, 2005 07:51 PM
I couldn't agree more, the scarves look wonderful!
posted by Laura.Y on October 2, 2005 08:55 PM
How can you make a scarf look so sexy? I think you're a great model yourself too.
posted by Siow Chin on October 3, 2005 01:14 AM
wow! you are too much...not only do you pick out a perfect colour and style for yourself...but anna's scarf it divine. and the packaging! you are just too gorgeous.
posted by jacqueline on October 3, 2005 07:31 AM
Oooh, it looks great on you! I think you're very fashionable and I'm so very glad you like it. I was worried, you know. :-) Your turtleneck shrug looks great and I'm sure Anna will love it.
posted by Stephanie on October 3, 2005 09:15 AM
Fabulous scarves! Your SYNO scarf looks great on you...and I am sure your pal will love her shrug. Love your socks you got, still waiting for mine!
posted by cmeknit on October 3, 2005 10:26 AM
The scarf looks great! SYNO is such a lovely idea. And those socks are amazing - I'm off to find out where that pattern came from now!Irisx
posted by Iris on October 3, 2005 02:03 PM
you must help me to pick my jaw up off the floor after seeing how beautiful that leaf scarf is. wow.
posted by Nik on October 3, 2005 02:11 PM
I can't wait to try my shrug! I so enjoyed knitting the backyard leaves scarf, it's a wonderful pattern.
posted by anna on October 3, 2005 06:09 PM
The scarf is great in the colour you've chosen and you wear it so well. You've got style, dear.
posted by erin on October 3, 2005 10:03 PM
You got a great scarf there!*Love it* *Want one*And I can't wait to see Anna wearing that turtleneck shrug!
posted by yuvee on October 4, 2005 10:03 AM
Your shrug looks lovely, and the Backyard Leaves scarf looks wonderful on you!!Now I am curious about where in the south you live!?! I'm a Georgia girl living in New Jersey, loving my grits and still laughing when people think "sweet tea" means Snapple.
posted by Kathy on October 4, 2005 12:17 PM
I've been jealously eyeing the SYNO knit along on several blogs -- it looks like everyone had a lot of fun with this one. I love what you gave AND what you received!
posted by nona on October 5, 2005 04:18 PM
Even though I did not participate in this swap, I have so enjoyed seeing the items that everyone knit up. Steph did a beautiful job on yours, and Anna will definitely love the shrug, and the cute packaging :)casting on for klaralund yet? it is surprisingly fast to knit! in one sitting, I got about 5 inches--and I added waist shaping too.Have a good weekend, Blossom :)
posted by Lolly on October 7, 2005 01:47 PM
Gorgeous scarf! I love your pal2za socks too - and that vintage pattern book - you lucky girl!!
posted by KnittenKnots on October 13, 2005 09:50 AM