I'd been feeling a little guilty about not making anything for Ms. Z. So on a recent errand running excursion, I told her if she was good, we could go to the yarn store and she could pick out yarn for a scarf.
After some consideration, I guided her to the Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (because it is washable, and thus child friendly). She selected a skein in "Somerset" -- which does a wonderful job of being both sophisticated and including the favorite colors of every little girl I have ever known: pink and purple.
It took me a little while to identify a good pattern. I've had my fill of ribbed scarves, but still wanted something with an interesting texture. I opted for he must do scarf of 2008: My So Called Scarf minus the fringe (I like fringe, but it seemed like one more thing to get caught in a zipper, leading to frustration for both me and the kid).
It's not quite scarf weather yet, but Ms. Z helped me out with an indoor Sunday morning photo shoot.
I cast on the suggested number of stitches and knit through the entire skein -- and the scarf length and width were on target for a small person.
This pattern is a quick knit -- definitely one of those to remember for the "last minute hand knitted gift" file given it's unique texture and compatibility with hand-painted yarn. It's designed with worsted weight in mind, but would be just as great in Aran or bulky weight.
After some consideration, I guided her to the Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (because it is washable, and thus child friendly). She selected a skein in "Somerset" -- which does a wonderful job of being both sophisticated and including the favorite colors of every little girl I have ever known: pink and purple.
It took me a little while to identify a good pattern. I've had my fill of ribbed scarves, but still wanted something with an interesting texture. I opted for he must do scarf of 2008: My So Called Scarf minus the fringe (I like fringe, but it seemed like one more thing to get caught in a zipper, leading to frustration for both me and the kid).It's not quite scarf weather yet, but Ms. Z helped me out with an indoor Sunday morning photo shoot.
I cast on the suggested number of stitches and knit through the entire skein -- and the scarf length and width were on target for a small person. This pattern is a quick knit -- definitely one of those to remember for the "last minute hand knitted gift" file given it's unique texture and compatibility with hand-painted yarn. It's designed with worsted weight in mind, but would be just as great in Aran or bulky weight.
Such a great match between yarn and pattern. Z is getting so big. It feels like only yesterday you were posting pictures of Z in the circle coat.
Lovely! It is amazing how those colors are universal for little girls. I can't tell you how surprised I was when they changed for my little one, who is 10 now. Her favorite color is now teal blue. With neon orange and green close behind.
That is a pattern I've been wanting to knit for a long time. Very nice and practical too!
Wow! She has really gotten big. It's so amazing how children do that. What a fun companion she must be. And the scarf is great too!