Pattern: My own
Yarn: Patons Classic Wool in Dark Grey Mix and Rich Red
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Date: Sept. 1 - Sept. 6, 2009
Of everything I've knit during the Single Skein September KAL, this scarf is far from the cutest but is definitely my favorite. Besides from being warm, which is an important aspect of any scarf, it has an ambiguous character which, in this case, is a good thing. It could appear striped or solid gray depending on the angle or a strong gust of wind. I know how illusion knitting works but I still find the effect intriguing. Amazing what something as simple as 2 rows of stockinette and 2 rows of garter can do, isn't it?
I tried out a few other patterns that I wasn't quite happy with before picking this one. Since the scarf would be heading off to the Red Scarf Project, I wanted to send something that either I would wear or happily give to family and friends. Seeing as how my mother wanted to take it off my hands, I think I succeeded. Once I figure out the note that I'll be sending along with the scarf, they'll be on their way to Sterling, VA. If you want to send a scarf as well, the details are
here and the deadline is Dec. 15.
Today, September 1st, is the beginning of the Single Skein September KAL run by Nicole and Jenny of the
Stash & Burn podcast. The basic premise is to knit as much as you can from various single skeins of yarn (or several skeins depending on the project) through the month of September. I usually don't join KAL's but this one sounded fun and was a good fit with my gift knitting plans. I might even win something since there's a prize for most knit and another prize given to a randomly picked participant. Not going to hold my breath on that though. If you feel like joining in, the KAL is being hosted in the Stash & Burn group,
here, on Ravelry.
My first project for this endeavor is a scarf for the Red Scarf Project which gives Valentine's Day care packages to people that have aged out of the foster care system. I've wanted to contribute something to this charity for a few years now but never managed to before. So, this year I made sure I had some red yarn, along with a matching grey, and some empty needles. Since illusion knitting has lodged itself in my brain, I'm useing the basic foundation of that technique for this scarf. Two rows of stockinette followed by two rows of garter is creating a wonderful fabric that has a dash of ambiguity.
If you also want to contribute to the Red Scarf Project, info on requirements, deadlines, and where to send is
here, and at the
Ravelry group.
Oh, and have you heard about
IBOL? There's still a little time to send something off.
I like to make things. Knitting is my current medium of choice and I want to share it through photos, stories, and patterns.
