Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Pattern: Trinket scarf by Kim Hargreaves, from the book Amber
Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Hurricane, 2 balls
Needles: US2 and US6
This scarf has been on my radar ever since it first appeared on KH's site as a kit (single pattern and yarn sold together) - ruching I love you!! - but I never went for it because it was so expensive. It has now been published as part of her winter collection in the book Amber. I started immediately as soon as I had the book and the yarn in my little hands.
It's been a long while since I've worked with KSH and I was shocked at how much the price had increased. The pattern calls for 3 skeins and I dunno, maybe I was in a budget-y mood that day in the yarn store, but I really was not about to drop $45 for mohair materials, no matter how badly I loved the scarf. So I bought 2 balls instead, which worked out fine because I didn't want my scarf so long anyways.
It also didn't work out fine because as the sloppiest knitter in the world, I didn't leave enough yardage to complete the frills. They are not at maximum ruffled capacity.
Still looks good though. Thanks Veebs!
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