Eric's Sampler ScarfOriginally uploaded by knitswithasilentk.
This scarf was commissioned by my friend Eric. He provided the yarn (vintage grey worsted wool, with little strands of purple in it) and he wanted a scarf. I picked out Ann Norling's Stitch Sampler Scarf pattern, on his approval. It features 8 different stitches, although instead of hearts I did a single panel in the center with an "H" on it (Eric's last initial).
I finished it back in 2000, just after I'd moved away from Davis. It was the second project I attempted, after two children's hats. But I managed to get in touch with Eric, who still lives in Davis, to give him this scarf last weekend.
Specs:
Yarn: vintage grey worsted, with lines of purple in it, 100% wool (don't wash it, Eric!)
Needles: I think I used size 9 aluminum straight needles. I love the swoosh, swoosh sound they make when they rub together.
Pattern: Stitch Sampler Scarf, by Ann Norling. Substitute a perl "H" instead of the hearts.
Modifications: Just the aforementioned perl stitch "H". I didn't have much experience, and I didn't know the vertical perl sections would go in and the horizontal perl stitches would stick out. If I did it again, I'd do it in seed stitch. I also didn't block it, as I didn't know when I finished it that blocking would be usual, and when I took it out of its bag it was mostly straight. I chose to leave it unblocked, as it would have been had I delivered it right away. Eric loved it. He even reported that his mother (who was once a knitter but now quilts instead) was very impressed.
Here he is, wearing it proudly.
Eric's Sampler ScarfOriginally uploaded by knitswithasilentk.
6 comments:
That looks fun - not too boring, like so many scarves can be!
What a great 3rd project. Such talent.
Yay, you got your camera back!
Wow, I can't believe you hung onto that scarf for 7 years and finally gifted it! It seems it was worth the wait, though -- Eric looks very pleased with it. What a great project for a newish knitter -- I bet you learned a lot.
What a great scarf ... and to have it finished for so long before gifting it - wow, I'm surprised. Gee I bet he had forgotten all about it also. Looks great on him tho. And what a great project for a new knitter. Good job!!
Eric must be so happy to have his scarf -- how fun to make something that's "commissioned!"
You must be happy to have that finished after such a long time. :)
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