Do you think 'blocker's thumb' exists as a medical complaint? If it doesn't then it really should.
I made this scarf at the weekend. It was really quick and easy to make but blocking was most definitely necessary. I think it was half the length it should have been when I finished! The gauge was given for a blocked piece of work and as I'd only bought only just enough yarn I didn't want to block my gauge swatch. The swatch was the right width but an inch too short, so I just decided to go with it and add more rows if necessary, but after blocking it's worked out just fine.
The lace pattern was really easy, but I'm glad there was a chart to work from. Written lace patterns can be hard to follow.
Yarn: 100g Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool dk
Hook: 5mm
Pattern: Kahlua Lace by Julie Armstrong Holetz. Available from the on-line Tension magazine.
How's the weather where you are? It's awful here today - last night saw me up at 2:30am jamming pieces of folded paper between the window and the frame to stop them rattling! I've blogged about the joy of original features before - they look nice, but they don't make for a warm snug house. Good job I've got a new scarf.
Love, love, love the scarf, and the colour is to die for! Really rather yummy! I would love to give something like that a go, not so sure that I have the patience at the moment though...might have to wait until after Christmas when things die down a bit!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab rest of a day!
Love Vanessa xxx
beautiful Victoria, I am so lazy about blocking, so just goes to show.. Weather dreadful here, probably the one time I can love my ugly PVC double glazing!
ReplyDeleteOh it's beautiful I love it.
ReplyDeleteI was up last night too at 3.30am locking the back gate as the wind kept blowing it open, of I do love British Autumns.
Kandi x
This scarf is fabulous. Love the color too. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteLovely scarf! Thanks for the link to that on-line magazine - I've never seen it before! I'm off to have a good browse now.
ReplyDeleteCaz :)
Wonderful scarf! Love the color!
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is so pretty and soft looking.. :))
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lacey scarf, so quick but very impressive. We also bought our victorian house for it's features, sash windows rattling in the night etc but I wouldn't give it up for PVC double glazing, I am an old romantic at heart, thanks for sharing xox
ReplyDeleteThat scarf is really pretty. Winter has come early to the desert. Not as cold as in the north, but chilly all the same.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I have never tried lacy crochet. x
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