My Hitchhiker sat in a bag for a while and when I finally got around to finishing it, the last 8 rows took no time at all. Well, apart from the row I had to knit backwards, which is my term for undoing stitches. Instead of purl 1, knit the rest I realise I’d purled all. You never realise these things until the end of the row. I blame it on David Sedaris and his turtle story, which I listened to on the BBC radio iplayer. You’ve got to blame lapses on someone haven’t you?
I don’t really know why I thought it was a good idea to use 4mm needles with sock yarn. It seemed the specified 3mm needles for 4 ply yarn, used with sock yarn and combined with my knitting tension would make a scarf (I can’t call it that name ending with ette; it makes my my mouth pucker) suitable for a dolly. This is why it’s a slightly loopy looking at the edges. Loopy is so much nicer a description than holey isn’t it?
The Little Room of Rachell 
What a pretty colour, looks cosy to me
It’s very soft and warm. I’m wrapping it up to give for a birthday present.
It looks really pretty! I’m actually using a size 7 needle with the ones I’m doing! If I hold it up to the light, it looks a little “lacey” in places – but I figure when I wear it, they won’t show (I hope – LOL)! I always use a bigger needle than called for when making scarves and so on….
Linda in VA
What kind of yarn are you using? 4 ply or sock or …?
That really is gorgeous.. love the color of it.. such a pop of brightness around your neck in cool weather! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Thanks Teresa, Rowan produce such amazing coloured yarns.
I didn’t like the look of the fabric with bigger needles so I used a smaller circular. Your Hitchhiker will be a nice pop of color in fall.
What kind of yarn did you use? The specified 4ply or another? I think it would be interesting to do an aran or DK weight version…
I used fingering weight.
Ah, as per the pattern. I wouldn’t use sock yarn again – it does need to be slightly thicker like fingering / 4 ply.
I personally wanted a tighter fabric. I do like how Hitchhiker shows of variegated yarn well.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I fixed it. I had my old URL listed on my account profile and now I’ve changed it to Wooly Cakes…etc. Future comments from me should take you to the right URL
It’s perfect now. I’ve been googling onigiri amd realised that’s what I was eating when in Tokyo. Yum!
lovely and perfect timing for the coming cold
Wow I’ve missed a few blog posts as I haven’t been able to write as much … But being here today makes me realize how much I miss reading all the blog posts from all the friends I have made here in blogland. Hoping to start getting back to writing . Although I did read a lot of your posts I’m glad to start coming back “to life” . Lovely, lovely shawl my friend :)
I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award :-)
http://postcardfromgibraltar.com/2015/10/08/wow-an-award-nomination/
Thank you, that’s a lovely compliment.
My pleasure, your work is beautiful :-)
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