The Project: scarf DUH lux - based on a scarf from a Knit Cafe book [isbn4-8347-2332-1]
The Yarn: Just over 4 balls double stranded Rowan Soft Lux in Sable purchased from Knit Happens online
The Needles: 8mm Clover Takumi
Started: January 19 2006
Finished: January 21 2006
The scarf DUH lux is a success. The length is bordering on Dr. Who territory, but I love it. I especially adore the yarn. The yardage is quite good. It only took 4 balls knit double stranded (plus a little bit of a 5th) to make this ridiculously long scarf with fringe. It will be wonderful to have such a soft, luxurious scarf to combat those horrible winter winds.
Happily, I also have enough left to make a hat. I'm a recent convert to the ways of Barbara Walker so decided to work it from the top down. Yeah, it will have the little sphincter at the top, but, I don't really mind that so much. Here's a shot from while I was still using DPNs. I've now switched to the circular needle, so things should go even more quickly from here on.
The Project: hat DUH lux - following instructions in Knitting from the Top
The Yarn: Rowan Soft Lux in Sable purchased from Knit Happens online
The Needles: 4.5mm Crystal Palace DPNs and 4.5mm 16" Clover circular
Started: January 22 2006
very nice scarf (and coat, by the way.) i think the length is just fine.
Posted by: carrie m | January 23, 2006 at 11:37
you could probably close up the little hole in the top with some yarn threaded through the stitches and cinched up. very nice scarf. looks warm!
Posted by: gleek | January 23, 2006 at 11:56
Thanks! Yup, I'm going to tighten up the hole with the cast on end. It will still show a bit, but that's ok.
Posted by: Amy | January 23, 2006 at 12:10
ahh see you should have gone for a figure 8 cast on, no holes
Posted by: yahaira | January 23, 2006 at 12:16
That is a lovely scarf! It shows off the yarn very well.
Posted by: Laura | January 23, 2006 at 12:51
I knew you were going to say that Yahaira! I even almost linked to your sphincter-free hat post.
Posted by: Amy | January 23, 2006 at 12:52
Your scarf turned out great! I'm sure your hat will be cute too.
Posted by: Melissa | January 23, 2006 at 13:21
Very impressive! That scarf looks great! I love the look of that yarn. I'm going to go to my LYS to see if they have it, I really want to see it in person.
Posted by: Aimee | January 23, 2006 at 14:04
wow that was quick! looks gorgeous
Posted by: natalie | January 23, 2006 at 16:39
Winter is slightly chilly here in SF. When will I get a scarf from you?
sigh. hahah
Posted by: newlin | January 23, 2006 at 17:18
that is one lovely scarf! looking forward to the matching hat.
Posted by: kris | January 24, 2006 at 03:26
Oooh, I've been eyeing Soft Lux for some time and your gorgeous scarf may have convinced me to go out and get some! Love it :)
Posted by: lyn | January 24, 2006 at 22:48
The scarf looks great. Man, I have been missing out on a lot of knitting.
Posted by: Oiyi | January 25, 2006 at 13:36