Litany of Secret Creations, Part 1

Well, Christmas was an excellent time for me! I have a bunch of things that I want to post and talk about. I got some lovely gifts, added to my stash (of both books and yarn), made some progress on some existing projects and started some new ones.

I want to start with the first Christmas gift project that I completed. The design comes from a pamphlet called "Designs by Judith, Scarves and Stoles, D513" -- its the Quilted Lattice Scarf. This is a scarf using Manos del Uruguay -- I think the colourway is called "Wildflowers".

Unfortunately the large photo doesn't do the colors justice. I love the detail on this scarf -- just enough to make it interesting, but not so complex that it competes with the coloration of the yarn. Here's a detail snap that gives a better idea of the colors and the texture.

I probably should have blocked this scarf, but I decided that a little more rustic look was more fitting to both the yarn and the use -- a nice comfy winter scarf. The scarf was definitely a hit with Mom -- my dad liked it too, so I may have to make one for him in a more dark and manly colourway.