2.06.2009

FO Not Noro Striped Scarf

Details:
Pattern: Noro Striped Scarf by Jared Flood
Yarn: Rowan Tapestry, 2 balls each of colours SH 170 and SH 172
Size: 5" x 88"

I wasn't certain I'd like the stripes. Turns out I love the stripes! The colour is richer and prettier then I was able to photograph it in the bright sun today. I'm really pleased with the Tapestry.

The first stitch of each row is slipped purl wise with the yarn held in back. It made for a nice edge and incorporated the change of yarn every 2 rows beautifully.


The interest factor from each new colour combination makes this a fun and easy knit.

It's nice and long. I purchased 3 of each colourway so there will probably be a co-ordinating hat or wrist warmers since after 4 total the scarf measures 88". The extra balls would be perfect for Toast from Leslie ~ I'll make them with the dark browns and berry coloured ball to co-ordinate, not striped with both.

The yarn is soft, warm and has a beautiful halo, perfect for cold February outings. I wouldn't change anything if I knit this again. Actually, I definitely will knit this again using the Rowan Tapestry and try 2 new colourways. Love how this scarf turned out, it'll see a lot of wear.

23 comments:

At Home Mommy Knits said...

Your scarf is lovely! It looks so warm and cozy. Toast would be great in those colors :)

Rhonda said...

It's beautiful. I love the colours you picked.

Anonymous said...

That's one pretty scarf. Even in the picture it looks soft and warm.

sheepish one said...

i love it!
makes me want to shop for not noro yarn and cast on!

Journeying Five said...

i have wanted to knit this scarf. can't even remember where i saw the pattern. absolutely gorgeous!

YarnSnob said...

This scarf is so lovely, I like it more than the original. I think I need to get some Tapestry!

CelticCastOn said...

beautiful scarf, I love the colours they go so well together. Toasts would look awesome with this, perfect set :)

Annie said...

LOVE how that turned out! Stay warm.

jillian said...

It's beautiful! I like the halo of Tapestry stripes v. Noro.

Celestial said...

It looks great! If I weren't on a yarn diet I'd be very tempted.

peaknits said...

This is so pretty - I need to get on this bandwagon - the finished scarf is so wearable!:)

t does wool said...

I love this scarf..the colors are gorgeous.

raining sheep said...

That turned out very very nicely. I do love the stripes...it gives the scarf interest and life. Beautiful.

zeliaevora said...

i love it! i love noro yarn, it's always delicious!

Anonymous said...

The scarf looks fantastic, Renee! Aren't you so glad everyone encouraged you to keep going? Great yarn choices...worth the drive to Hamburg! LOL!

Anonymous said...

It's gorgeous - the colours are beautiful together! I love how subtle it is compared to the Noro versions, although there are lots of those that I like too. I think this is going to be my husband's birthday present this year, thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Oh, that's beautiful, and I'm not even a stripe person. Really nice.

Anonymous said...

You'll wear this forever! The colours are lovely!

Amanda Jean said...

oh, my, it. is. gorgeous! nice nice job!!! i'm so glad that you ended up loving the stripes.

Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said...

What a totally gorgeous scarf! I know you don't think the richness came through in the pics but I thought how rich and elegant the colors looked immediately. The matching toast will make a smashing set! Lovely, lovely, lovely. Enjoy :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, it's lovely. Just my sort of thing, great colours :)

Sheila said...

Very nice. I like the subtle combination.

Anonymous said...

I just simply adore this.

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