12.24.2008

FO for my mom


Details:
Pattern: Knotted Openwork Scarf
Yarn: Merino Superwash Fingering from The Plucky Knitter
Needles: 5.5 mm

We celebrate Christmas at my parents farm on Christmas Eve and I'm very happy to show you this scarf that was a last minute gift for my mom. It's blocked and ready to be wrapped and gifted this evening. Nicole likes it very much and would like one for herself.


When I make this again I'll add 2 stitches and slip the first stitch of each row purl wise, yarn held in behind.


I also intend to purchase blocking wires for my lace knitting. I blocked it on towels and hand pressed it out using my rotary cutting quilt ruler as a guide for pinning.

My mom's not a fussy person. I think the simple styling of this Knotted Openwork pattern will appeal to her. It's a versatile wear and lovely for the neckline of a dress coat.


I'm very much a scarf girl. We got dumped on by another 38cm (15") of very wet and heavy snow overnight and scarves are just a necessity for Canadian winters.

Wishing you all a very wonderful Christmas Eve! Tomorrow morning we'll do the Christmas Yarn giveaway draw so be sure to check back to see if you won.

22 comments:

  1. I love the scarf. Your Mom is very lucky. Merry Christmas

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  2. This scarf is beautiful! Such a classy pattern/colour combination. Your Mum will love it.

    Merry Christmas Renee!

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  3. I LOVE that scarf, another one to add to my list, one lucky mom!
    Merry christmas to you all :)
    xx

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  4. The scarf is sooooo beautiful, Renee! What a wonderful gift! Ho ho ho!

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  5. It's stunning. Your Mom will love it :) I'm like you and really love scarfs ~ they add so much to an outfit!

    I can only imagine how wonderful it is to be going to your parent's farm to celebrate tonight.

    Maybe Nicole will become inspired to knit too???? Thank her for modeling for us.

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  6. It's absolutely gorgeous!!! She's going to love it!

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  7. Merry Christmas Eve! That scarf is lovely. I like how the simple colored yarn paired with an interesting pattern makes such an elegant accessory. Stay warm!

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  8. What simple elegance - I love it! Happy Holiday!

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  9. Oh, this is a really lovely gift! I'll bet she loved it. Your stitches are perfect!

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  10. the scarf is so beautiful and elegant!

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  11. Oh is that pretty! What a wonderful gift.

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  12. I was looking for something to make from my brand new skein of merino from TPK - and think this scarf will be perfect to show the gorgeous colours. Thank you for the great idea!

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  13. Ohhh. A scarf girl. I love scarf girls! Yours turned our so lovely!

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  14. that is a beautiful scarf! i'll need to go add it to the queue right now!

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  15. wow - this is so pretty. what a wonderful gift. i love how light and airy it is.

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  16. wow, I made the exact same scarf for my mom this christmas... easy and oh so sweet...

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  17. She loved it very much and I have a skein left from that lovely yarn so I might knit one for myself aswell. It's a lovely pattern to knit - thank's for looking back and commenting om my blog!
    gretings from a very cold Sweden!

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  18. Wow! I am in awe..I love this too. If I was given this, I'd be ecstatic!
    Very nice work.

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  19. Really beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this...

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  20. This scarf is so nice do you know where I could find the pattern or at least the stitch ?

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  21. Mamoune - if you send me your email address I can help you out. Renee

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