Chevron Scarf #2

I really love how this one turned out and wouldn't have minded using even four skeins (as the book calls for) of yarn if, after two skeins, the scarf would not already have been about 150 cm (60"). That was a length I could live with, after all you don't have to wrap all scarves around your head before caring for your neck... ;-)

The Koigu did take some time to be knit into this scarf. To me it felt decidedly thinner than the mediumweight Socks That Rock (Oh, I'd love to try more of their colourways but am on buying local mode again...) and in fact the Koigu scarf is about 2 cm narrower than the STR scarf.

There's a little pooling here and there and the scarf is looking much more jumbled and turbulent (obviously I am on the edge of my English as I surely do not know how to describe my impression of the yarn properly), which might be a result of the quicker colour changes of the yarn. Overall I think it results in a lovely, homogeneous  blend of beautiful colours.

To close this report I'll be giving you the data of this scarf, something that real knitters seem to do (besides showing off their stash):

Pattern: Chevron Scarf, Last Minute Knitted Gifts
Yarn: Koigu, two skeins, KPPPM P453 and P622
Needles: Clover, circular/bamboo/Japanese size 5, 3.6 mm
Started: August 7, 2007
Finished: August 12, 2007

More, larger photos on my Flickr account, as usual.

Take care!

Comments

[Jan]

Lovely, lovely! Koigu is one of my favorite yarns...I'll bet this feels wonderful around the neck. I think you have convinced me that I need to make one of these, Alex.

[Abby]

I love it! So pretty.

[Samantha]

This is so beautiful - I am convinced I need to make one now, and thank you for giving the specific's because I have that book - no stopping me now :) except of course for those seventy five other projects I have on the go - sigh!

ps. you take gorgeous photos.

[Diane Lovell]

It is so beautiful! It's worked up just great!

[futuregirl]

Scrumptious scarf!! I'm so jealous of your yarn stash. :)

p.s. You're English is impeccable. I bet a lot of people who read your blog don't even realize English isn't your first language.

[tiennie]

It really is beautiful! Love the vibrant colors!

[katrin]

sooooooooooo beautiful!
and for "not being a knitter" you have a huge yarn stash... *g*

...du möchtest nicht vielleicht DOCH eine jacke stricken? *gg*

[Vera]

Uih, great scarf.
And I improved my english by reading english blogs, also by reading your blog.

[Min Pickup]

Ohhhh really gorgeous, I love the colours and I liked the neons too. I have the pattern for this scarf and am definitely going to make one - not sure who for - Singapore doesn't generally require scarfs. But so gorgeous - maybe I could make a silk one and keep it for when we eventually move to colder climes or a wollen one for when I go skiing in March.
Mmmmmmm you're inspirational as ever.

[June]

I love your scarf--the colors are fabulous. I've been thinking about this scarf as I have the book with the pattern in it but am still trying to decide about colors.

[alex]

Hi Alex,

bist du jetzt ein Hochgeschwindigkeits-Stricker geworden? Ein klasse Schal.

LG Alex

[nicolette]

Hi Alex, English is not my first language either, but your English impresses me! It’s like you say, sometimes you search for the right words to describe a feeling that you only can describe in your native language. Great scarf, by the way!

[susan]

Jumbled and turbulent is a pretty good descriptor. It certainly puts some images in my mind. The scarf is gorgeous; I guess I need to put that book on my wish list!

[Julia]

oh this is reallly lovely! eye candy.

[Amanda]

You are a fast knitter! Beautiful scarf - I'll have to add that to the queue.

[emily]

beautiful! you knit this up really quickly! I think yours is much prettier than the photo in the book. ;)

[Min Pickup]

Thanks for the comment on my blog. You did inspire me to buy the yarn and I am SURE I will love it. I bought it from purlsoho because the place you bought yours does not ship to Singapore. I can't wait for it to arrive.

The colours are stunning and instead of worrying about my purchase pat yourself on the back for helping me discover something new.

I can't wait to see what you're going to do with the rest of your stash btw.

[Knitterella]

Gosh you do beautiful work! (and photography!) So glad I found your blog - I'll be here often ;)

The scarf is wonderful! I wish I had all I needed in front of me to start one right now!
Jill

[Zelia]

Yes, it's lovely:)

[Zelia]

Yes, it's lovely:)

[laura]

i'm breathless. this is incredible, i loved your first one so much - but i think i like this one even better! it is the perfect touch to fend off winter greyness.

when you used the two different colors, did you alternate balls every couple of inches, or at the end of the skein?

[Leigh]

Wait, wait. This is so beautiful! Please let me know if you used only 2 skeins and how long the scarf is. I bought many many skeins of Koigu but all are different- not doubles as the book suggests!Your colors and knitting are so beautiful!!

[kathy]

The combination of colors are fabulous. I've been working on my second since May 21 so I definitely took note of your 5 day turn around! Holy smokes.

[Maya]

This is so beautiful...

[kathy]

The combination of colors are fabulous. I've been working on my second since May 21 so I definitely took note of your 5 day turn around! Holy smokes.