Well, I am already half-way through the next project...
After making the scarflet-cum-mane I was left with quite a bit of left over yarn and I loved the colours and textures so much that I didn't want it to go to waste...soooo I gave it a little bit of an umm and a few ahhs and decided to make a scarf. I know, not particularly complex or original but it is a very useful item and my old black scarf is nearing its use-by date.
For this one I am using the four yarns that I used for my scarflet and are also using some other black wool that I had stacked away waiting for a 'project'. I am randomly changing yarns every 4 to 5 centimetres and am really excited about how it's progressing. The different plies of the yarns are creating an uneven selvedge which I think really adds to the appeal and character of the scarf (if a scarf can have character that is!!). I also really love the look of the ends where I have changed yarns and are going to leave them as a feature too. It kind of has an unkempt, raw, deconstructed look about it which really appeals to me. Kind of like my hair for those of you that know me...he he he...
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looking fantastic...like the ends as well...
This looks fantastic Mel! Another great quick project. Tell me, pretty please, have you ever have problems with your knitting curling into the middle? I am making a crazy multi colored scarf with different ply and textures, only it curls up on me! Would you have any wise tips on how I can stop this? Chele x
@ Happydacks - Thank you. In regards to curling I have had problems in the past with curling, mainly with finer yarns. The last time it happened to me was with a pure wool. Could that be the problem? In the past the way I've gotten rid of curling is by steam ironing whatever it is that I'm knitting. You could give that a go?
@Happydacks - I got curious and did a search. Ihttp://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/FEATdiyknitter.html talks about wetting your knitting to get rid of the curling.
This looks fabulous, I can't wait to see it finished. I love the different textures in it.
Thankyou very much M*, I will try the steam ironing and see how It goes.. I will let you know! I am also about to have a look at knitty...etc..com too! Ta! Chele x x
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