Monday 28 Jan 2008

Hazy

As I was preparing this post, I realized three of the things I’ve knit recently have been destined for my son. Well, not for him to wear, but gifts for his friends and teachers.

He recently finished his college applications and wanted to thank two of the teachers who wrote letters of recommendation for him with knitted gifts. One retired last year and he was the only student for whom she wrote letters. And, let’s just say, he changed his mind about his schools more than once so her poor retired self had to prepare several “batches.”

Anyhoo, here’s the first of the two scarves which I finally got around to blocking. Plus, there was enough sunlight on Saturday to take some photos.
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Pattern: Hazy Paves Scarf by Terry Ann Hagerman
Yarn: Feza Kid Mohair Multi
Needle: U.S. size 10 (6mm)

Finished Size: 11″ wide x 54″ long

I can’t say enough great things about this pattern. I absolutely loved knitting it and the finished scarf is totally kickass. Terry’s use of a stitch pattern from the Second BW Treasury is just brilliant.

I used just one, 275-yard skein of yarn and cast on 29 stitches, which is the number called for in the pattern. My finished scarf is a bit wider and shorter than I was hoping for. I’ve already cast on another but I’m using only 21 stitches for this one. I’ll let you know the dimensions of that one when it’s finished.

Also, the photo doesn’t show the great shading of the yarn. It’s color #633 and subtly moves from dark green to light green and then back again in large blocks of color. It’s a good choice for this pattern even though it’s not quite as soft as Kidsilk Haze.

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24 Responses to “Hazy”

  1. # Carole on 28 Jan 2008 at 7:21 am

    You’re a good mom. And can I just say – Hannah has fabulous hair!

  2. # margene on 28 Jan 2008 at 7:56 am

    The scarf is so cool and now it’s on my list, too.

  3. # Lauren on 28 Jan 2008 at 8:03 am

    Very pretty!

  4. # Marcia on 28 Jan 2008 at 8:05 am

    Lucky teacher!

  5. # Heather Joins The Round on 28 Jan 2008 at 8:13 am

    I love it!

  6. # Cheryl S. on 28 Jan 2008 at 8:19 am

    It’s really gorgeous!

  7. # Katie on 28 Jan 2008 at 9:08 am

    Very beautiful! Someday I will knit lace.

  8. # Cheryl on 28 Jan 2008 at 10:45 am

    I love it too! I’ve never seen that pattern before, I’m glad to have found it.

  9. # Manise on 28 Jan 2008 at 11:09 am

    Pretty! Thanks for the link.

  10. # Heather on 28 Jan 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Beautiful!!! Looks like spring!!! I love it! Light and Airy!

  11. # Beth S. on 28 Jan 2008 at 3:06 pm

    I’ve said it before, but it’s still true: somehow you always find the BEST patterns. ;-)

  12. # Sarah HB on 28 Jan 2008 at 5:22 pm

    Gorgeous. Hmm…might need the pattern.

  13. # lisa on 28 Jan 2008 at 5:41 pm

    That’s georgeous! You can see the bands of color in it in the pic where it’s all wadded up. Nice light on your face in the picture too…

  14. # Laurie on 29 Jan 2008 at 5:49 am

    VERY nice.

  15. # gail on 29 Jan 2008 at 3:50 pm

    What a good and generous mom you are. The retired teacher will be very flattered to receive such a gorgeous present!

  16. # Jane on 29 Jan 2008 at 9:33 pm

    Fabulous! Thanks for the link, too.

  17. # Carol on 30 Jan 2008 at 4:40 am

    You sure know how to say thank you at your house! Lovely!

  18. # Judy on 30 Jan 2008 at 7:40 am

    Really nice, simple, elegant. Lucky teacher.

  19. # elizabeth on 30 Jan 2008 at 7:59 am

    I love how the scarf turned out so much I went to my local yarn shop and bought some yarn to knit it. I’m still mad at you for inspiring me.

  20. # Kim on 30 Jan 2008 at 9:20 am

    Wow. I’m speechless. It’s so lovely, Susan.

  21. # Cindy D on 30 Jan 2008 at 1:48 pm

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  22. # Birdsong on 30 Jan 2008 at 3:44 pm

    What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! That son better treasure you…. just sayin’!

  23. # Joan on 30 Jan 2008 at 5:45 pm

    As a teacher, thank you! I rarely even get thank you note. Maybe I should move. What a sweet son you have and what a nice mom you are….

    ps. I spun a whole bobbin of Jacob on my new Sonata. It’s gorgeous!!

  24. # Rachel on 31 Jan 2008 at 7:14 pm

    I think I have a skein or two of Kidsilk haze for this…hooray! Yours looks awesome :)