"Branching Out" Scarf

I finished this scarf a while back--sometime between the start and finish of the Lace Leaf Sweater (aka that damn sweater)--but finally got the camera out and took a picture. I liked the pattern, and it wasn't difficult at all (as long as I kept my focus!). The pattern was free off of Knitty.com--its from the Spring 2005 catalog. You can find it in their archives under scarves.

Since its a lace pattern, I wasn't thinking this was going to be a great winter scarf, I made it rather short. I think with the right snazzy pin, it would look perfect! This wasn't the yarn that the pattern called for, but I didn't care--I bought the stuff a year ago and didn't know what to do with it. This project was one I did to take a break from 'the damn sweater'.

I knitted it on size 11 needles, and used Noro Silk Garden yarn... it's very soft! I like the colors with this yarn, but the only thing that got to be a bit annoying was that the thickness changes so frequently! I got used to it though, and I'm glad I did because otherwise I don't think I'd have finished.

I recently also found a similar pattern off another website--but instead of a scarf the pattern is repeated widthwise as well as lengthwise to make a shawl. They had a matching pattern for a hat on there that I'd like to try as well. All this is AFTER I finish the cardigan, of course!

Cardigan Status--

Almost finished! I'm about 1/4 way through with the frill. I can't wait to get it off my needles! Stay tuned...!