3.14.2009

FO Crest of the Wave Scarf


This was a fun scarf to knit with a 12 row repeat. The lace pattern is in the first 8 rows and rows 9 - 12 are garter stitch.

My friend loved it. I'm so pleased she did!

DETAILS:
Pattern: Crest of the Wave Scarf
Yarn: MCN Fingering from The Plucky Knitter/400 yards
Colourway: The Stables
Size: 8" x 60" after blocking/30 pattern repeats

This yarn bled heavily when I blocked it, but I like the variations in the hues more after it had a good bath. It has hints of olive, plum and golden tones dispersed throughout the browns. I bought beads for the fringe and played around with those for a good while but wasn't pleased with any of it ~ the yarn and pattern were nicer without them.

Blocking using dental floss wasn't much different then just using pins. I don't think it turned out any differently then had I blocked using pins alone.

It drapes beautifully and the yarn is soft and pleasing. I used all but a few yards of the 400 yard skein.

At 8" wide it could be worn as a wrap. I'll knit it again for myself making it wider to wear as a rectangular shawl to cover my shoulders when I wear my sun dress. The pattern is free and easy to follow. I highly recommend this knit!

30 comments:

  1. t does woolMarch 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    this is a gorgeous knit,Renee!

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  2. peaknitsMarch 14, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    What a pretty scarf - and I love the subtle colors in this beautiful yarn!

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  3. Amanda JeanMarch 15, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    wow, that's beautiful! and it would look great as a shawl over a sundress.

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  4. Claudia BughMarch 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    She must be a special person to deserve such a special gift! This is the trainer whom you are getting the puppy from, I believe. It's really a beautiful piece of knitted art and will bring much pleasure to her.

    I thought about you and your interest in using blocking wires last night as I was pinning out my Shetland Triangle shawl. I really wonder if it makes a difference? I figure in days of old they didn't have blocking wires and got along fine.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

    Hugs

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  5. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    I really like the scarf. Just wish you had given it some color. Maybe alternations in color would have gone nice with the design.

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  6. SueMarch 15, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    It looks beautiful.

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  7. PhiligryMarch 15, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    this is so nice! it must have been hard not to keep it for yourself! i think i may need to make one. love this!

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  8. CelestialMarch 16, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    This turned out beautiful!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Very pretty indeed. The colors are perfect!

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  10. margeneMarch 16, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Love the color and the way you photographed the scarf. It would make a lovely stole!

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  11. AnnieMarch 16, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Ooooo, that's beautiful. I love how it drapes as well.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    That is so pretty! I actually like the way the yarn has bled - it almost looks like it was dyed after it was knitted. What a lucky friend you have!

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  13. At Home Mommy KnitsMarch 17, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    So pretty on you! It looks like it would make a great wrap!

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  14. KimMarch 17, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    What a beautiful colorway!! Nicely done :)

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  15. zeliaevoraMarch 18, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    Renee, it's beautiful:)

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  16. YowlYYMarch 18, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Top marks from me too :) I think I have to add this to my queue, I have some nice Posh Yarn hanks that call for a pretty scarf...

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  17. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Yes, gorgeous knit!

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  18. raining sheepMarch 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Wow. that. is. GORGEOUS. What else can I say. I love scarves and just really appreciate a good pattern. What a most beautiful gift for a lucky recipient.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    OOOh, I saw this on Ravelry. It's gorgeous! I don't think it's any the worse for having bled. It's truly luscious.

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  20. a friend to knit withMarch 18, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    wow! spectacular! really really lovely.

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  21. RachelMarch 19, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Stunning scarf! What a great match of pattern and yarn!

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  22. The Wooly WumpusMarch 20, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Your scarf is beautiful, Renee! It's not hard to see that your friend would be thrilled with it! Looking forward to seeing the one you knit for yourself.

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  23. Ally JayMarch 20, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    What a beautiful Scarf and with a name like Crest of a wave just the scarf a sailor should knit.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    oh Renee this is really lovely! Going to queue this pattern.

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  25. KnitterellaMarch 21, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Wow! That is gorgeous!!!

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  26. AlisonMarch 26, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Very pretty finished object!

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  27. MRS MJWMarch 27, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    That is just...just lovely. LOVELY. Love the color and the pattern. Did I say lovely?

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  28. Journeying FiveMarch 28, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    oh my goodness it is absolutely lovely. the lace work looks so intricate...i am working on a shawl with noro silk garden sock yarn and finding it takes forever because of the needles size and yarn! again, another lovely project for you!

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  29. Stitching At Stone CottageApril 2, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    this is such a lovely scarf...beautiful colour

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  30. NormaApril 3, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Mmmm, it looks scrumptious!

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