Life's a Stitch

The multidirectional scarf is finished. It blocked beautifully, all traces of bumps at the joins disappeared. Due to its silk content, it drapes nicely. The variegated yarn looks nice but I think the multidirectional effect might look better with self striping yarn. Besides Noro and Sirdar Magic does anyone have any self striping non-sock yarn to recommend?

Hooked on this pattern I decided to start another one using the Manos in my stash.  Most of my scarves are narrow because they are worn indoors. This one will be a little wider for my daughter who will be using is an "outside" scarf in Edmonton, where the snow flies often. She saw the Manos in my stash and declared it her own. The colours are perfect for her darker colouring. It’s also a good excuse to shop for some replacement Manos.

Speaking of Edmonton, I just found out that I’ll be attending a course in Banff in March and will be able to tack on a weekend visit to my daughter. What a great birthday present that will be for me! Also a chance to check out Edmonton’s four knit shops and one nearby where the inventory is piled to the ceiling and it’s like getting to search though a treasure chest of yarn.

I need to get out of this climate for a break. There’s been so much rain I think I’m growing gills. However, I’m not offering to trade places with any of you who have to shovel your precipitation! Shovelling, hopefully, is a thing of my past.