More Scaves

Here are the latest two lace scarves.

The first is a variation on Feather and Fan or Old Shale using some of my Brooks Farm Duet yarn. The variation is the purl row on the front doesn't go all the way across. This caused a couple of short tinking sessions. I used the same yarn for a vest several years ago. Before it was blocked, the sides wanted to curl where the pattern repeats were. Blocking was just a quick soak followed by laying it out to dry.

The second scarf is the luscious lace scarf using Jaggerspun. The pattern was fun and easy. It seemed best to leave the slight scalloping on the edges. With the silk in the yarn, I choose to be gentle with the blocking. If it was 100% wool, it would have stretched more. It took 17 repeats to get 60 inches on size 5 needles. Anyone who knows me knows I knit a little tight. Most people would use size 6 or 7 needles.

Hopefully, I will finish my Bramble leaves and Trellis scarf soon.

This Little Piggie

This is a UFO that has finally been completed. The kit was purchased years ago from a craft store that is no longer in business. I started the pig shortly after that and then realized the kit had a flaw. The binding didn't catch all the raw edges.

My solution was to put it away. It languished for years and was moved twice. I pulled it out over the holidays and decided to finish it. My new solution was to add some satin stitch in the problem areas. Now, I have two pot holders for a gift. Well after a rinse to remove the pattern ink, they will work as presents.

Given that the pot holders are white and somewhat thin, they will probably be used for decoration.