Knitter in the Kitchen

Have you ever finished a knitting project and then realized that the item does not suit your style whatsoever? That’s how I feel about my Huckleberry Ascot.

There isn’t anything wrong with the pattern itself. The scarf was a quick, simple project that I finished in just over a week. But I am not pleased with the way it looks because it reminds me of tucking a dinner napkin into my shirt. It appears quite flattering on the model in the pattern photo, but not so much on me. Also, it doesn’t cover enough of my neck to keep it warm. So, this is definitely not a keeper and will be going to a new home.

There were still some positive aspects of the project. I learned how to make bobbles, and they were much easier than I expected. While the yarn sheds a bit, it is incredibly soft and drapey and I would use it again.

Pattern: Huckleberry Ascot from Interweave Knits Gifts, Winter 2007
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Melange, Color #812 Blue Cheese, 2 skeins
Needles: US #7

Yarn: Socks That Rock Mediumweight in Puck’s Mischief and Downpour
Pattern: Chevron Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts
Needles: US #5
Size: 5.5 inches by 70 inches after blocking

First, I finally got my invitation to Ravelry! I still have a long way to go in terms of adding projects and notes, but hopefully I’ll get it done sometime soon. If you’re on Ravelry, let me know so I can add you to my friends! My username: caitlyn

Second, I would really like your opinions about my Chevron Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.

I am using mediumweight Socks That Rock in Puck’s Mischief and Downpour, and I’m very unsure of whether these two colorways mesh well together. To me, the tan stands out in a bad way.  I’m on the fence about whether I should continue with it or rip and begin again with new colors. I keep stopping after every few rows to examine the color combinations, and I’ve looked closely at this scarf so much that I am almost tired of it. If I start over completely, I’m thinking of STR Hard Rock with Louet Gems in Sandalwood. Tell me what you think!

Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted, Black Purl, 2 skeins
Pattern: Clapotis (scarf size)
Needles: US #7
Thoughts: This is my fourth Clapotis, and it will be gifted to my sister. I like the Black Purl colorway a lot, and originally I was going to knit another scarf-sized Clapotis for myself in the same colorway. However, I think I am finally starting to get tired of the pattern…so perhaps mine will have to wait until next year.

One would think that after knitting three full-sized Clapotis — for my mom, my aunt, and myself — I would be sick of the pattern by now. Apparently not, because Number 4 is in the works.

I decided to knit a few Christmas presents this year, and the scarf-sized Clapotis will be for my sister (hopefully she’s too busy to keep up with my blog right now!).  I am using the Black Purl colorway of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted.  If I had to name my three favorite worsted yarns, this would definitely make the list.  I think I’m going to have a difficult time parting with this Clapotis, so maybe I’ll have to knit another one for myself!