Thimbleanna

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January 26, 2009 on 11:24 pm | In Knitting | 55 Comments

Did you all have a good weekend? I was very happy to come home from my trip and just lie around most of the weekend, not doing much. I did manage to finish up and block the scarf I was working on when the quilty peeps and I escaped last weekend.

It’s a late birthday present for my youngest niece (these January birthdays kill me after the rush of Christmas!) She received a new brown coat for Christmas, so I decided to make her a quick scarf to go with it.

The yarn is Patons SWS (Soy Wool Stripes) and I was really impressed that as I added each new ball, the same pattern continued. It even ended up in the same striping pattern that was at the beginning of the scarf. I’ve never had such good luck with self striping yarns before.

I didn’t have a pattern — I just wanted a simple rib-type pattern. I cast on 35 stitches on size 8 needles and repeated two rows (Row 1: Knit, Row 2: Knit 1, Purl 1) until it was as long as I wanted. I ended up using 3 balls of yarn.

Mr. Spikey Haired Snowman conned me out of it for a little bit, but it kept him so warm that he wasn’t wearing it for long. And see his little snowman eyes? When it was all over, I placed them on the bumper of my car. Then I drove to MeMum’s. Then I drove to MyDadLovesMeBestSister’s. And finally to Barnes and Noble for a little magazine ogling. And when I came out of B&N, there sat those eyes still on my bumper. Pretty funny.

So. New week. New Project. I hope it’s as good for you!

XOXO,
Anna

P.S. You must go check out the fabulous 100th post giveaway going on over at Bitty Bits and Pieces. And tell her I sent you LOL!

55 Comments

Dude! Could I snatch a bit of your DNA to blend with my own so I could then pop out little scarves and gifty things, without it always involving drama and procrastination and last minute rushing about and hyperventilating? I would so not have had the moxie to whip out my knitting needles in a pub/nightclub/whatever-it-was! Do you feel a little bit like a rock star? I bet a rock star could pull it off the way you did. I’m in awe….

Comment by molly — January 27, 2009 #
MMMMM NICE scarf! Love it. Excellent work!

Comment by D Spack — January 27, 2009 #
That scarf is lovely! Lucky girl.
I have my birthday next month, & I know the family curse it… well, maybe just a little!

Comment by meggie — January 27, 2009 #
I love the scarf. I might have to try one. Thanks for sharing the idea.

Comment by Kerris provincial Patch — January 27, 2009 #
Love that scarf although it is the last thing I would have near me at the moment. We are sweltering here in Melbourne Australia!

Comment by Cathy — January 27, 2009 #
Lovely scarf Anna, great colours and stripes!!
My birthday is shortly, but my family never makes me handmade gifts, so no stress… LOL!

Comment by nicolette — January 27, 2009 #
I love spikey haired snowman and scarf! Magazine ogling at B & N is my second favorite hobby.

Comment by Jackie — January 27, 2009 #
Ohhhh really pretty scarf !!!! Clarice

Comment by clarice — January 27, 2009 #
Yo. The spiky haired snow man is gnarly, man. Wicked cool. :)

Comment by Blond Duck — January 27, 2009 #
Gorgeous – the scarf and the snowman.

Comment by Ali — January 27, 2009 #
What a beautiful scarf Anna. I love the colours, it reminds me of a coat my mother had when I was little. It was one of my favourite things – I don’t know why but the combination of blue and brown was just so lovely
Kimx

Comment by kim — January 27, 2009 #
Love the scarf…that’s the cutest snowman ever…he looks so snuggly with the scarf.

Comment by Carol — January 27, 2009 #
LOVE the stripes — and good thing those “eyes” probably froze to your bumper or they would be in the street somewhere!

Comment by Beth — January 27, 2009 #
I did have a good weekend, thanks for asking. Take it easy on the January birthdays, we had no control over that. Love the colors and your knitting is outstanding. It is so cool how you whip up a gorgeous gift in no time.

Comment by Susan — January 27, 2009 #
Pretty, Pretty scarf! I’ve wondered how those self-striping yarns looked, now I might just have to try one. Your pattern is easy enough I think even I could do that one!

Comment by Janet — January 27, 2009 #
That scarf is so cute. Your niece will love it. I wish I could knit. My grandmother just gave me all her knitting needles(and a great bunch of them there are). She taught me to crochet many years ago but I never learned to knit. :-( And your snowman is just adorable. I love the spiky hair.

Comment by Donna — January 27, 2009 #
The scarf looks great and I love the colors. Your snowman model is awesome, it really gave me a chuckle. I have to say I’m still drooling over your wallets.

Comment by Judy — January 27, 2009 #
Love the soft wintry colors…. and those wallets are awesome!

Comment by denice — January 27, 2009 #
What a pretty scarf! Very “in” colors. Lucky girl!

Comment by Jen — January 27, 2009 #
Wow! That scarf is just beautiful. Great Job! It’s cold here today. It think it’s 35 degrees right now. I must admit it’s not as cold as back there, but hey, I’m a wimp!

Comment by Miss Jean — January 27, 2009 #
Love the scarf. Mr. Snowy spikey hair is a hoot.

Comment by Kristin — January 27, 2009 #
That scarf is gorgeous and I love Mr Snowman’s spiky hair!

Lucy x

Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — January 27, 2009 #
It’s gorgeous! What a fabulous and thoughtful gift! I totally feel you on the January birthday thing. I’m ashamed it to admit it but I’m still working on a gift for a January 15th birthday…oops. =)

Comment by Rachel — January 27, 2009 #
Hello! What a creative lady you are! I entered in the Bity Bits and mentioned your name so you can be entered more times!

Comment by C. C. — January 27, 2009 #
Ooooo….she’s going to love that blue scarf. Looks pretty cute on the snowman too….I love the needles poking up for hair.

Comment by wendy — January 27, 2009 #
i love that scarf! i’m so going to try that pattern!

Comment by amandajean — January 27, 2009 #
Oh, I’ve missed stopping by and catching up on your latest projects, Ms. Anna! The scarf is lovely and, I think, will look great with a brown coat.

Comment by Anna K. — January 27, 2009 #
It’s a very beautiful scarf! I only wish I was able to make my own treasures. Good job!

Comment by Susan Wait — January 27, 2009 #
Beautiful scarf. i love the colors.

Comment by Blakely — January 27, 2009 #
What a fantastic scarf!

Comment by Dee Light — January 27, 2009 #
I love the scarf – the stripes have worked out brilliantly!

Comment by Gina — January 27, 2009 #
I love the scarf! And the adorable snowman. I have been visiting the blog via google reader, which doesn’t include the blog headline: those snowmen with thimble hats are wonderful! :)
Hope you are well!

Comment by jkhenson — January 27, 2009 #
That scarf is absoluty DEVINE it looks so cozy and sweet! Oh, and waht an uber-cute snowman too! Stay warm!

Comment by Little Maverick — January 27, 2009 #
HIlarious! Pretty scarf!

Comment by Jean — January 27, 2009 #
I love browns and blues together. FAVORITE COMBO RIGHT NOW! WHAT a thoughtful gift. It looks professionally done, I’d say. Thanks too for all of the support recently with my weight loss and the lovin’ on my NYB quilt. You always send a big smile my way.

Comment by Dandelion Quilts — January 27, 2009 #
Such a pretty scarf, Anna. I’m impressed with ‘self striping’ yarn. The only experience I had was making a sweater for my SIL’s son. I used Plymouth Encore Colorspun (I think it was called that) and it really looked sharp, as though I had changed yarn for each new block of stripes.

I love that stitch you did, too.

XO

Comment by Jill — January 27, 2009 #
Girl you just kill me, what a hoot with spike there all dolled up in the new scarf or as my niece says – scraf, LOL. Sweet colors and nice simple pattern even this pork chopped finger girl can handle.

Hugs – karen

Comment by Karen — January 27, 2009 #
I love that the yarn would make such pretty stripes!
Knitting. . . it fascinates me so! . . but alas . . no time.
I too love going to B&N to do some magazine scoping. . . Always come out with something!. . . (usually from England, France, or Australia!)
xo, Bren

Comment by Bren — January 27, 2009 #
Wow Anna, how DOES that self-striping yarn do that? I had someone ask me that the other day. And I don’t know, but it works!

Comment by Penny — January 27, 2009 #
That IS great self striping yarn and the scarf turned out great. I must say I love that snowman, very cool punk snowman.

Comment by raina — January 28, 2009 #
Love the snowman!! What a pretty scarf, I love the colors.

Comment by rohanknitter — January 28, 2009 #
Wonderful scarf…..great model!!!

Comment by Cheryl — January 28, 2009 #
Hi Anna,
the scarf is beautiful and even though I think it suits the snowman very well, I’m sure your niece will love it ;o)
Hugs, Julia

Comment by Julia — January 28, 2009 #
That snowman’s hair-do is making my head hurt, LOL! Thanks for the humorous snowman pics. Did the button eyes freeze to your bumper? The scarf is lovely!

Comment by tattingchic — January 28, 2009 #
I love the snowman! And that scarf is divine. Funny about the buttons.

Comment by MichelleB — January 28, 2009 #
Your blog is adorable, same as the scarf and little snowman…i add you in my favorites blogs in mi blog…thanks for sharing. marci

Comment by marci — January 28, 2009 #
That’s the cutest snow-lady ever. And a nice scarf around her fat lil neck too. Your neice will love it.

Jody

Comment by Jody — January 28, 2009 #
What a lovely gift! Nothing nicer than something warm and cozy that has been handmade with love! Your snowman looked quite snug in the scarf…good thing he didn’t wear it for long! The spikey hair was a nice touch too.

MGM

Comment by Mary Grace McNamara — January 28, 2009 #
cute scarf! Love the “hair” :)

Comment by Amy @ parkcitygirl — January 29, 2009 #
What a cute scarf Anna. I wanna be your neice too. Please!!!! Oh wait if Boo is your nephew I cant be your neice. Never mind.

Comment by Sharon — January 29, 2009 #
I simply MUST learn to knit. That is my goal for this year. I’m just warning you ’cause you might be getting late-night emails is all.
Beautiful scarf.

Comment by Vallen — January 29, 2009 #
What a gorgeous scarf, Anna! If only I had a nth of your talent! Heavy sigh!
Mr. Spiky Hair Snowdude looks perfectly mahvelous in that scarf, dahling!

Comment by Nan — January 29, 2009 #
Oooh, I love your scarf stitch pattern. Pure rib drives me mad (not the look, the actual knitting of it) but I reckon I could manage it interspersed with plain knit.

Comment by dottycookie — January 31, 2009 #
What a beautiful scarf! The yarn is lovely – I love blue and brown together. Beautifully modelled by Mr Spikey Snowman :-)

xxx

Comment by Lesley — January 31, 2009 #
Love the spiky snow dude! And that scraf wow! Just his style! Thanks for sharing!

Comment by Carole Meier — February 4, 2009 #