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Dayflower lace scarf

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Fri, 2010-02-12 08:00 — scottly

I'm into these skinny lace scarves. They are great for using up single skeins in my stash and I'm learning a great deal on what fibers work for what projects. This was knit in Jaeger Trinity, a silk/cotton/polyamide blend that I've had in my stash for years. It's OK, but I think the scarf would have blocked much better in a wool blend or at least something with a little loft.



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Sat, 2010-02-13 11:26 — raydio
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This is the first time I've

This is the first time I've seen this pattern actually used. Thanks.

It always caught my eye in Walker's Treasury. I've considered using it for a window curtain in linen or cotton... so little time to knit everything we want to...

Sat, 2010-02-13 17:21 — scottly
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It would make a beautiful

It would make a beautiful window panel. To bad I have to work for a living instead of knit all day.

Fri, 2010-02-12 14:29 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Hmmmm....interesting. I

Hmmmm....interesting. I think it is a good way to get to know the various yarns before investing time in a bigger project. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Fri, 2010-02-12 09:31 — albert
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I don't know about the

I don't know about the tactile aspect, but visually it has an appealing aquatic look, like a frond of seaweed swaying in the tide.

Fri, 2010-02-12 20:13 — TheKnittingMill
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You must have been pickin'

You must have been pickin' my nose...um, I mean brain. I was thinking the same thing!

If some sissy tried to kick my ass I would say, "Hey, Mary, go knit me a sweater before I slap you in the face!”
--Eric Cartman, South Park

Fri, 2010-02-12 08:34 — MMario
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I'm not sure if what it

I'm not sure if what it needed was loft or just something with a bit more "give"

Fri, 2010-02-12 08:45 — scottly
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You're right, there is no

You're right, there is no stretch what-so-ever in that yarn. It gives the lace an anemic look.