Lorna's Laces Aslan Angel Scarf
Perhaps you remember this:
Aslan Angel
Well, it became this:
Touched By an Aslan Angel
For a close up of the texture and colors, click here.
I started this scarf on the way to Ann Arbor on the evening of the 23rd. By Christmas morning, I was weaving in the ends. Lorna's Laces Angel is one of those yarns that doesn't require a complicated pattern to look absolutely fabulous. Because the texture and hand dying create so much visual complexity very simple stitch patterns make for very lovely end products.
Pattern:
With US size 9 needles, loosely cast on 32 stitches
(K2P2)* repeat until row end
Continue in K2P2 rib until just enough yarn remains to bind of.
Bind off in K2P2 rib.
I'm not sure what the gauge is, but it really doesn't matter. US Size 9 needles give a nice gauge and create a drapey fabric. I chose bamboo needles which have a little more grip for me and help keep my stitches a little looser than my Addis would. Each 50 yd skein generated about 12" of K2P2 rib, and with 4 skeins, this scarf is approximately 48" long -- perfect for a snuggly, glamorous neck warmer. I love the Aslan colorway. It's soft but earthy and the combination of beige, grey and red clay colors can complement almost any coat.
I haven't found too many retailers that keep this yarn in stock (at least not in Chicago). I "met" Angel for the first time at a LYS, Arcadia Knitting. They now have an online presence to complement their brick and mortar location and they appear to have Angel available in a small selection of Lorna's colorways. Angel is available in almost any color you can get Lorna's yarns in (except the striping sock yarn colors). I special ordered the Aslan Angel with ThreadBear Fiber Arts.
This scarf is going to stay in Ann Arbor. I didn't finish Mom's sweater on time (I'm close, but not quite close enough), so I wanted to have something special for her. She's a very fabulous mom person, much deserving of soft fuzzy angora blend scarves. I have to admit, though, that the temptation to keep it was great... so not only was I touched by an Angel, I was tempted by one as well.
Hi Theresa,
Glad you had a Happy Holiday. I enjoy reading your blog and all your inspiring work.
The scarf looks great but I was wondering if the LL Angel sheds when you wear it.
Ronni
What a cozy looking scarf that is!
Hope you had a terrific Holiday Season Theresa! And many congrats on designing such an incredible Chicago bag! I meant to say that earlier, but I got terribly lazy about leaving comments (bad Ginny).
The Angel does shed a little in the beginning, but that seems to mostly go away while the yarn is being knit with and wearing or two. My skinny Angel scarf really doesn't shed much at all now.
I got the worst of the shedding (and it wasn't really that much) while knitting up the scarf -- probably because my fingers were moving over the yarn during the project.
I'm using the exact same yarn to make mitts for my Mom. Thanks for showing how it looks knit up. It's beautiful!
That Angel scarf is luscious. K2P2 shows off that yarn really well!
Beautiful yarn! I have a real soft spot for soft, fluffy yarns. And your LYS carries it in Bittersweet. Yay!