This was probably the quickest knit I’ve ever made, even counting the two times I ripped half of it out. The pattern is the Super-Fast, Ultra-Cozy Scarf by Jen Reilly [Ravelry link]. It called for US 19 (15mm) and CO 10 stitches, but I used US 15 (10mm) needles which worked fine.
Also, I tried casting on 10 stitches and it seemed too skinny. I ripped it out and cast on 12 and it didn’t seem to make a difference, so I cast on 14 and it seems great. I really liked the colour-mixing that was happening with only 10 stitches, and it pools a little more than desireable at 14 stitches, but at knit night both wenchlette and yarnpiggy said that it won’t matter once it’s on my neck.
The scarf itself is a little bit on the short side (due to the extra 4 stitches) but it still makes a nice cozy knot at my chin. I was inspired by yarnpiggy’s Instant Gratification scarf made from Mal Rasta. I fell in love with it so much I went out to find the same colourway. I’m not quite 100% happy with the more muted tones of my skein, but they’re still beautiful. View my Rasta Scarf on my Ravelry project page.
September 7, 2010 at 10:27 am
Lovely! I like the slight pooling. I might have to try to find some Rasta…
September 7, 2010 at 3:44 pm
:-)
September 8, 2010 at 10:49 am
It’s gorgeous! Very nice! :)
September 13, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Beautiful!
September 18, 2010 at 10:45 pm
What a pretty scarf. I love the color! I really want to learn to knit. I am just in the beginning stages of learning so I love to see what other people’s projects are. I’m much more proficient at crocheting, but I think knitting is prettier!
Thanks for dropping by my blog today! I really appreciate it! :)
December 1, 2010 at 5:07 am
Wonderful job.. Will take some time to ponder the story.