Pattern: Backyard Leaves by Annie Modesitt
Book: Scarf Style
Yarn Brand: Karabella
Yarn Name: Aurora 8
Yarn Colorway: 10
Yarn Content: 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool
Amount of yarn used: 4 balls exactly (1 ball = 98 yards)
Yarn Cost: $8.95/ball ($31.00)
Yarn Source: Nancy’s Knits
Needle: Size 9 US 24″ (Inox)
Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches
Dimensions: Approximately 68″ long and 5″ wide – depending on where you measure. The scarf’s edges are scalloped and the end of the scarf is forked.
Project Duration: 03/04/2006 – 04/19/2006 (47 days) Yeesh!!! Too long!
Project Notes:
This scarf is worked in 2 halves and then seamed together. I only had enough yarn for 10 repeats instead of the suggested 11. I had to up my needle size to get gauge. All in all, it was a pretty fun pattern to knit. You can read more of my musings here.
By the way, how do you all like the Photoshop effects? I’m not sure if I plan to keep doing this, but it’s sorta cool. Tips and tricks on how to achieve this effect are from Annie Modesitt in this post. Of course, like the Jaywalkers, I just might write a tutorial if there is a demand from my readers.
Happy Knitting.
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Ya know sweetie, for someone who tends question their knitting abilities you sure have been been knitting some pretty fancy dancy stuff lately:D Very pretty scarf!
Oh and thanks for stopping by the blog and reminding me I REALLY need to post something. I’ll try to update tomorrow.
WOW!!! Kenny!!! I finally brought a “Scarf book” from knitpick…
I can’t wait to knit Backyard Leaves!!!
So GREAT~~~~~~
Bonjour from France!
Your Backyard Leaves scarf looks great. The color is really beautiful. I am currently making one for my mom in a mustardy umber color. Don’t you love the feel of the Karabella!?
I think it’s an idea.
that is just gorgeous…That Aurora 8 is such nice yarn…
when are you going to open a store and sell some of this stuff… i want a sweater… dbv
but not till fall…
Cool! Fancy knittin’ and Photoshop abilities! Someone is getting pretty damn good at both of these! Awesome job!
Some really great photos! You obviously have waaay too much time on your hands! Quite a talented guy! And you say you are single? hmmm —-
It’s a lovely scarf Kenny!
Annie’s Photoshop tutorial looked easy at first glance – only a few bullets. Then I started reading them. Sounds like way too much futzing for me! I think that they are cool effects and maybe I’ll have to get Kyle to start doing my photo editing – I’m sure he’d love an excuse to play on the ‘puter.
no new update kiddo??
Looks great!!
Beautiful Scarf though, you are very talented.
Found you through scarfstyle.blogspot.com and I think you are amazing! My aunt lives in Houston, so next time I visit, you’ll have to show me some Texan yarn shops!