While waiting for the second sleeve of the cable sweater to dry, I've started and finished a scarf yesterday. It's a vairation of the Airy Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gift. This book is available in the bookstore near my workplace but I didn't get it though. The Airy Scarf in the book is knitted using Rowan Kid Silk Haze which produced a very light and airy effect. I have an odd ball of Filatura Di Crosa Sympathie and thought it may make a nice airy scarf. The yarn is heavier so the fabric produced is of course not as airy. Essentially, it is a garter stitch scarf with a row of eyelets every 6th row. The finished dimension is 5.5 inches x 42 inches.
I've taken the rest of the week off from work to look after the children as my father-in-law is in hospital convalescing after a surgery and Mil is busy keeping him company and making sure he's well taken care of. I'm trying to keep my sanity as full-time home-making is a TOUGH job compared to office work. Hopefully, I can get some knitting done in between. Here are some coming attractions.
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Hi Siow Chin,
The scarf look nice and you are really fast too to finish it.
Hope your father in law, will get well soon and you can be back to work asap.
Posted by: Doreen | Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 02:33 PM
Hi Siow Chin,
The scarf looks nice. It is good to have some simple project after a complicated one. Looking forward to see your cable sweater and afghan FOs come out.
BTW, I am going to Central to pick up the newest Vogue knitting (special issue) mag. You can take a look of it next Sat.
Posted by: Eva Shiu | Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 02:48 PM
The scarf looks beautiful! Wow, you've been a busy bee... can't wait to see more of your cable sweater. All your projects look fantastic, girl! Hope your father in-law recovers soon. Good luck with your girls too :-)
Posted by: lyn | Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 03:33 PM
Everything looks so soft and pretty for winter. I want to put on the cable sweater, wrap the scarf around my neck and curl up in the blanket!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 10:43 PM
Your WIPs look really nice and I can't wait to see them completed. The scarf looks very pretty!
Posted by: monica | Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 10:47 PM
The scarf is lovely! I can't wait to see the assembled afghan.
Posted by: Melanie | Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 11:52 PM
The scarf is gorgeous! I have been planning to make some scarves using that pattern, and it's nice to know that it works up nicely in other yarns.
Hang in there, and I hope your father-in-law recovers quickly.
Posted by: mariko | Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 12:45 AM
The scarf is beautiful... I love the colors of it! Did you vary the pattern, or just the yarn the pattern called for? I may have just found a reason to get this book!
Posted by: Leisel | Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 01:32 AM
lovely scarf! I love the eyelets!
You are right...home is more challenging! Too many things to juggle! I hope all goes well!!
Posted by: heather | Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 02:49 AM
love your scarf, I've got the book, it's very inspirational...
I'm looking forward to se the afgan, good job, knitting all those squares.:O)))
Posted by: hanne | Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 03:24 PM
Hi Siow Chin,
It was really good to see you in HK! Your scarf and cabled sweater are really lovely. The yarns look very soft and wearable.
Posted by: Anne | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 01:40 AM