As a participant, I will receive something nice at some point in 2013 and offered to provide five somethings nice during the course of this year. I had four takers and have finished the first project.
The first recipient is our Massage Therapist. She's a generous soul and I completely adore her. Her heat went out more than once (so far) this winter, so I decided to make her a cosy scarf.
I chose the The Minimalist Scarf and had a good amount of an Autumny Manos del Uruguay yarn in my stash that was waiting for the perfect something... some yarns have to come home with you even if they have no specific project.
I was about 1/3 through this project when I realized the error of my purling ways, so I continued to knit standard and purl through the back loop.
It's a little wider and a lot longer than the pattern called for. Just the way I like it.
I hear she likes it too. :-)
Happy Fiber Arts Friday.
Love the color. I am sure it is keeping her cozy.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really nice....I'm sure she won't even know you were purling incorrectly.
ReplyDeleteYes...some yarns just must come home with you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice scarf. Such a nice gift. Such a nice giver.
Very pretty, lovely yarn and I agree that long scarves are best
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and it looks so soft and warm!
ReplyDeleteI love Manos yarns, the colors are so rich and saturated. The scarf looks very warm and cozy, love it!
ReplyDeleteMost of my yarn purchased don't have a purpose. It usually goes something like, "this is enough for a shawl" or "this nice big pack will be good for a sweater". I think that's why project planning is such a big chore for me!
Nice..the colors are beautiful :)
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I really like your purling through back loop, makes an interesting stitch pattern... yes I can always find yarn that simply *has* to come home with me ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat scarf...love the colors...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea and what a very pretty scarf!
ReplyDeleteOoh, lovely! Lucky lady. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the color and the photograph. A perfect pay it forward gift.
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