First the players:
The Yarn : Louet Gems Sport. 2 skeins of 100g/225 yrds merino, ball band gauge 22-24 sts/4"
The Intended: Christmas present for my SIL
Some background
- When I first bought the yarn I was thinking socks
- The yarn has been wound in balls for awhile now, since I was always going to cast on for socks with it
- My SIL saw the yarn and remarked how lovely the colour is, (I love colour as well)
- I cruised Ravelry and decided on Embossed Leaves - people have knit these socks with this yarn
- I don't know how the above was accomplished. I need size 2.0 mm(US 0) to get gauge and that hurts my hands. With a 16 st repeat I can't cut out a pattern repeat.
- The yarn now is saying scarf/shawl to me - do I listen?
- Will the recipient wear the red scarf/shawllette? I know she would have worn the socks
- Do I knit her socks out of another yarn?
- Do I want to knit another red scarf after I just finished Sugared Pompa?
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2 comments:
I know the yarn you are talking about. I say still socks, different pattern!
I'd like to second Sarah's comment - make socks, but go for a different pattern.
However, if you are set on a scarf, consider the situations in which the recipient might wear the scarf - the patterns you're considering are very different! Boneyard Shawl, for example, is very simple and understated - could work in a variety of situations. Red skies at night and Flowerbasket are a bit fancier while the drop stitch scarf is very casual. I don't care for herbivore. But if I have to pick, I go for Red skies at night. Fancy enough to keep your interest, appropriate to wear at work or even out to a nice dinner. Smart and stylish.
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