She leaves on Saturday, so I wanted to knit something up to send to her when she arrives. You know, maybe along with some Hershey's chocolate (scarce in England, I believe) to cheer her up in what may be a rough time. I consulted with another old mutual friend, and we decided that Knitty's Branching Out and some autumn-colored silky wool would be a nice match for her personality and wardrobe.
Well, I wasn't banking on having it done BEFORE she leaves. Now I'm unsure whether to save it for a bit and mail it to her, or drive miles and miles to see her off on Friday, the day before she leaves. I must ponder this.
In the meantime, there are 27 pattern repeats there just as the pattern suggested. This was an incredibly easy and satisfying knit which I almost didn't want to end! I wet blocked it after soaking it in some Eucalan, and it opened up the lace even more! At least there's more lonely balls of silky wool in my stash... I may need to make another to keep!
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Oh Silky Wool, how I love thee! I bought two skeins in New York in January and so loved knitting with it. The scarf is great!
Now as to the dilemma - if you can see her before you go that would be great, but it would be equally great for her to have a package on or just after her arrival, when she might be feeling a little down - either way, it is a lovely thoughtful gift.
good:)
It's so gorgeous!
Beautiful. Your friend will love it!
so pretty!
i started on for my mom a long time ago..... it's benn hibernating for the better part of a year. oops.
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