Always cries the loudest to be knit
first. When Monica generously shared the yarn she was gifted, one of
the yarns I received was a collection of odd balls (2 of white, green and plum, 3 of
red, 5 taupe, some blues (several different shades) of Crystal Palace yarn—50/50 wool and
silk. Lovely yarn, in very small put ups (50 g, 135 yards.)--The ball band suggest a size US 5 or 6 needle, but I went with a smaller one. For a scarf, a slightly denser fabric is warmer. Not that fabric is stiff, it's still very soft and pliable.
Of all the colors, the taupe is particularly lovely.. I
tend to like grey and taupe –and this yarn; a beautiful color in a
luxurious yarn? A match made in heaven. But 650 yards of fine yarn isn't very much. There are limited choices--something small, or something striped. I decided to go with small.
I like how this rib corrugates, (as ribs want to do) and how it will narrow across the back of the neck. The yarn is fine enough, that even corrugated, it won't be too bulky. At the same time, it is broken enough that it can easily be placed almost flat.
By bedtime, I had 2 repeats, (3 inches)
done. The center of the center pull skein was very empty.
This will be an inside the coat
scarf—the kind that wrap round your neck, and crosses over the
chest—finely knit (size 4 needles) and dressy. I would like it to
be about 44 inches (my SIL is a big and tall guy, I want it about 6
inches longer than double his neck size. This way, he will have
several options on how to wear the scarf. Simply (round his neck and
crossed in front), or Trendy, (folded in half, with the ends through
the fold), or Classically, ( tied in front, like an ascot), or..
Well any way he wants.
But in the end, what will control the
length is the yardage! By the end of skein 1, I
will have a better idea of what my finished results will be. The
shorter the scarf, the few options there will be about how he can
wear it. But my DD says he likes scarves.. and a luxurious silky one
will be appreciated. If he doesn't my daughter might.. This
scarf is one that will be a pleasure to wear—soft and warm. A nice scarf to wear under a coat, especially if wearing a open neck or off the shoulder dress.