Another WIP

Thanks for all the suggestions for the hats. One with brim for the hubby is a good idea to counter the mango-ishness of his head, I'll certainly be going that direction. As for myself, I'm going to look through my pattern books again to see what I can do. I really like Meg's new hat, love all those intertwinning cables. And off course, Grumperina has once again delighted us with another lovely beaded hat pattern, this time the Black Sea Hat. Erin's suggestion of a wimple is a great idea too.

Since it's Friday again, are you gamed for yet another WIP? Ignore the crumpled bedsheet, you can't expect too much from a household with two very active small children and a mother who just wants to knit. My latest bus knitting: a chevron scarf (designed by Debbie Bliss for Scarf Style) in self-striping sock yarn.

Sundara's self-striping sock yarn is just too pretty to be worn on the feet. And so soft too. Well, if the socks are half as nice as Joy's Mermaid Socks or Tiit's Socks, my feet won't mind but I would rather show it off my neck or my daughters'.

I love the pairing of chevron patterns with self-striping yarn (for example my earlier red Jaywalkers), the effect is so pleasing yet looks much more complicated than it really is. This chevron pattern is garter stitch based so it looks good on both sides, very fitting for a scarf. And I just love how the purl bumps accent the colour changes. The self-stripey-ness means no need to worry about changing yarns, no yarn to be carried up, or ends to be hidden.

Scarves are not my favourite knitting project as they just go on and on and forever. But not this one, it is far from boring as I just want to keep on going with the next colour and the next. Just that this scarf may still take a while though, it is sock yarn after all and knitted on teeny 3mm needles.

Comments

[Melissa A.]

I really liked that pattern in the book, and I love those colours. I had to take the book back to the library though :( But I really want a chevron scarf some day. Maybe I will dye my own yarn for it! Thanks for the inspiration.

[kathy]

The colors are spectacular and a perfect fit with the pattern. Beautiful. I just finished the Good Earth. It was a very emotional read but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[meg]

The scarf is so beautiful! I might have to put that on my 'to do' list.

[Courtney]

OOooohhhh, I love that scarf! It is in my Christmas Gift pile of patterns. I will be starting it in a few weeks with some nice sturdy wool in grey and orange. :)
I love how the sock yarn is striping so well, and those colors are just TO DIE FOR! :)

[Stacey]

That looks great as a chevron! Almost like a scarf type jaywalker!

[mimi]

That scarf is so pretty and I am so amazed by it's effect. Such a great idea for using sock yarn.

[LollyLolly]

This same pattern has caught my eye many times. I really like the yarn you chose too! Great combination!

Thanks for joining Socktoberfest! :)

[Jennifer]

Using sock yarn for a chevron scarf is genius! Yours is very lovely.

[Michelle]

It's so beautiful, yummy actually.

[erin]

It's such a good idea, the stripes work so well with the chevrons. The colours are perfect scarf colours. I've just realised that knitted accessories look best in strong, bright colours.

[handknit168]

beautiful, beautiful, beautiful .......

[Christelle]

I love it, such beautiful colors :)

[Norma]

Love the chevron scarf. I'm such a hopeless scarfaholic, and I completely agree with you about the beautiful self-striping yarns -- I'd much rather wear them on my neck than on my feet!

[bernie]

The chevron scarf is really striking! The colors are so inviting.

[joy]

I think I've got you beat with the crumpled bedsheets. ;-)

Nice pattern to show off the stripes!

[katie]

Ooh, that is such a pretty scarf! It really does look great with the combination of striping and chevrons.

[Ann]

That looks fantastic! What a great idea. I'm totally gonna copy it. :)

[Oiyi]

What a great idea! I have collected a lot of Sundara's sock yarn, but haven't had a chance to make any socks with it. Do you think 2 skeins of Sundara's sock yarn will be enough to make a scarf?

[Emy]

Using variegated yarns for chevron patterns is a great idea! That looks lovely!

[Vintage Wine]

Hi! I just found your blog & I`m happy I did - it`s wonderful!
Best wishes,
Elisabeth

[Sheila Mayhew]

Enjoy your blog - Have you seen the lovely Shetland shawl Kathy is making out of the red yarn (Puppy) yarn you sent her?? Beautiful - can you purchase this yarn in the US? Or is this yarn you picked up while you were in Japan?

Thanks

Sheila

[Lana]

Yes, I agree!!! It sure is too beautiful to wear only on the footsy's! ^_^ I love the pattern it makes and the colours are fab!!!! ^_^ Thanks for sharing!

[Lana]

Yes, I agree!!! It sure is too beautiful to wear only on the footsy's! ^_^ I love the pattern it makes and the colours are fab!!!! ^_^ Thanks for sharing!

[penny]

What a super idea using self striping sock yarn for that chevron scarf.. I made two of them last year but I "changed " colors...
Is the sock yarn that you used a fine yarn ??? I think I used a worsted weight for my scarves last year in the Scarf Style Book... ???
Penny

[Joe]

where can i find this pattern online? i've been looking, but can't find it.

thanks

feel free to email it to me if you have it:
swpjoey0263@yahoo.com