Both these scarves are well over two metres long. The red/grey could well look better with a better background. However, it was wet and blocking and I didn't want to move it from the back of the lounge where it's resting on an orange plastic protective cover. All moss stitch. I bought it in a hurry at Lincr*ft where I was getting some sock wool. I thought it was a 100 gm ball of sock wool and could see socks for grandsons. However, it was 8 ply so became a scarf instead. That will teach me not to grab wool off display stands as I wait in the queue!
The black is some very old merino, mohair, acrylic mix I bought years ago from a warehouse, coupled with some good mohair. It's a reversible, simple four stitch pattern which I am just about doing in my sleep.
I also have a shawl put away and a material (not knitted) wrap, so have a start for next year. I'm planning on some baby stuff too and some warm beanies and hats as I know how much I appreciated them here this winter. Afghanistan is very much colder than here, so should be useful there.
The pale green cotton is edging for a baby hat. A Debbie Bliss pattern and edging has to be sewn on. However, I have not yet finished the hat and brim with its increases. This too is for a gift but this time a baby here in Sydney.
2 comments:
I'm sure the scarves will be much appreciated! I know that Debbie Bliss pattern and it is lovely - but I have never tried it. Looking forward to seeing the final result!
What a gorgeous pattern, I have never seen it. My favorite knitting is baby knitting patterns and I bet I could make a gorgeous baby blanket with that pattern. Thanks for this post.
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