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Turquoise mohair scarf - WIP

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Thu, 2007-12-06 15:31 — PaxKnitter

This is actually my second scarf. It's for my sister-in-law for Christmas.

Fonty Ombelle #1034
Fonty Serpentine #851

#13 (9mm) bamboo needles

Cast-on 13
Garter stitch until you run out

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Thu, 2007-12-06 17:19 — Crafty Andy
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Visit Crafty Andy's Blog Maybe is cerulian blue, would n't doubt it lol! The color comes here as a a cerulian shade on my monitor, at any rate it most be very soft! Looking good!

Thu, 2007-12-06 16:54 — albert
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The color of your scarf is

The color of your scarf is reading cobalt blue on my monitor- it's very appealing.

Thu, 2007-12-06 17:02 — PaxKnitter
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My monitor is doing the same

My monitor is doing the same thing, but it is definitely turquoise in real life. When I get home, I'll try to use a better camera and see if I get better results.

Thu, 2007-12-06 16:07 — TomH
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I'm sure it'll be a lovely

I'm sure it'll be a lovely scarf and will feel great to wear. Your sister-in-law's a lucky woman.

Thu, 2007-12-06 16:07 — MasonM
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The scarf is looking pretty

The scarf is looking pretty good. I'd bet that yarn would look good cabled. :D

Mason

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Thu, 2007-12-06 16:12 — PaxKnitter
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I'm working on a cabled

I'm working on a cabled scarf, too (I'll post that when I get home).

Thu, 2007-12-06 16:30 — MasonM
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Cool, same

Cool, same yarn?

Mason

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Thu, 2007-12-06 16:33 — PaxKnitter
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No, on the cabled scarf, I'm

No, on the cabled scarf, I'm using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Navy Blue on #15 needles.

Thu, 2007-12-06 15:56 — PaxKnitter
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The mohair is so fuzzy that

The mohair is so fuzzy that I have to be very careful not to put my needle through part of another stitch. Otherwise, it's very nice feeling.

Thu, 2007-12-06 16:04 — scenter
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Yeah...that's mohair, and,

Yeah...that's mohair, and, if you ever need to tink/unknit...it's a bear - the fibers catch each other with a deathgrip.

Thu, 2007-12-06 16:09 — PaxKnitter
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Oh yeah, I've already had

Oh yeah, I've already had that happen once. I definitely learned that I need to concentrate when I'm working on this one.

Thu, 2007-12-06 15:54 — scenter
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Nice basic scarf. I am not

Nice basic scarf.

I am not familiar with that brand of yarn - is it fun to work with?