There’s really nothing like the relief of finishing something is there? Even if you’ve really enjoyed the making process, you’re just so glad to put it down wrap it around your neck and move on.
I used Lang Tosca Light, raspberry on 4mm needles. I much prefered using DK than the sock yarn of my first (specified in the pattern.) It makes a bigger scarf and is just as pretty with all the colour variations in the yarn. It weights 119g so I must have started with a bit of leftover yarn from another ball, though I really don’t remember doing that!
I tried to lighten the photos but it made the colours look much brighter, almost garish. The colours look truest in the first photo. My iPad has retina display, and so when I look at my photos on my laptop I’m often surprised by how different they seem. Autumn amd Winter low light levels really hinder the taking of sharp photos. Perhaps I need a model who could prance about outside (in a leaf strewn forest? On top of a hill? Sitting on a dry-stone wall?) while I photograph them wearing my makes. Any takers? There’s no pay, unless you fancy some homemade bread and cake…
I must say a big thank you to the Show Me England website who recently published a list of the Best Knitting and Crochet Blogs in the UK. I’ve noticed a steady stream of visitors coming here from the site. Well how nice – I see I’m in excellent company too.
The Little Room of Rachell 
The colour mix is lovely. I’d be a model in return for homemade cake! yum! but I am sure you need someone younger. Sympathise re taking photographs though. I am having the same problem.
It is so tricky, I realise why I always blogs most during Summer!
I tried the Hitchhiker in sock yarn and gave up but might try a DK one now. Gorgeous yarn.
I know others who have made them in chunky, that appeals too.
Sounds cosy! Hhhhhm, I see another wool purchase on its way.
Oops just call me an enabler!
Oh WOW – that is gorgeous!! Did you make the 42 points? Or less?
Linda in VA
Thank you lovely Linda. After listening to the original Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy broadcasts on an Audible audio book I thought I’d stay true to the pattern, 42 it is!
That is gorgeous!! Did you make all 42 points with the DK yarn – or less? or more?
Linda in VA
All I can say is WOW! That turned out magnificently! I’m working on my first HH and unfortunately am using a fine yarn and it’s going to take forever.. but I am excited to see it done, too. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Thank you! I like your green yarn, it’s going to suit you wonderfully.
This is a beauty! Loving those rich purple tones. Hitchhiker is officially on my stitch list for 2016! :) x
Thanks Becca.
Excellent! It’s a great pick up and do a few rows knit. I found it useful to use a row counter to keep track of where I was though.
Congrats on being included on that list. This Hitchhiker is great. I love the colorway.
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