It took a full day of playing with yarn to come up with a pattern to use with some of the Brooks Farm Yarn that I showed you last time. There was lots of searching and swatching, a false start with a pattern that didn't work and then a light bulb moment when I remembered My So Called Scarf.
I've have always wanted to make this scarf. In fact, it was one of the first patterns I ever printed out when I learned to knit. I've seen it all over Blogland, but not recently which is probably why I didn't think of it right away. The stitch pattern is not reversible, but the back looks nice and neat.
BFY Fourplay (color: boots) knits to a different gauge than the recommended Manos del Uruguay. I started out using size US 11 (8 mm) needles, but the stitches were loose and sloppy. Dropping down to a US 10.5 (6.5mm) and adding four stitches gave me the look I was going for.
I love it when yarn and pattern come together so perfectly!
That looks interesting. It looks like it's going to show color seperation really well.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great!
ReplyDeleteI really like how the stitch pattern shows off the colors in the yarn! Those colors remind me of autumn!
ReplyDeleteCatching up after being out of the woods.
ReplyDeleteThe stitch pattern really does a lovely job of showing off the colors!
I have enjoyed your beach and family photos! I'm just sorry I didn't know about that beach all the times we were in that area.
Blue norther reports bring back memories of going into class at University on a warm day, in shorts and tank top, and coming out ready to walk home to find below freezing temperatures.
Stay warm :)
What a great yarn and stitch pattern combo. That looks like a stitch that would make me very happy to knit. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh - such an interesting pattern. I really like it. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteA perfect marriage of yarn and pattern. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be really nice.
ReplyDeleteOne of my fav scarf patterns-- it's in the queue to do someday.
The stitch is really nice, love the colorway.
ReplyDeleteThat pattern does show off the yarn very well. Love those colors:~)
ReplyDeleteI really like that pattern. Great colors you got there, too!
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