It seems to be a season of finishing for me. Maybe it was the fact that I had so many projects out there over 50 percent complete. After finishing my mom’s shawl (photos/redux post-blocking, whenever I figure out how to do that), I decided to work on finishing Eileen’s scarf. I anticipated getting it done two or more weeks later but mid-terms gave me lots of small snipets of time to work on it. Having really short rows helps because one row doesn’t take 15 minutes!
This is the first of two scarfs Eileen, my boss, comissioned me to make her. Well, sort of. I told her I would make her a scarf for her upcoming trip to Alaska, as long as she bought the yarn. This was a total joke; I doubted she’d want to pay the forty dollars or so needed to buy quality yarn. Before I knew it, she had purchased four balls of the gorgeous and squishy Trendsetter Tonalita. I had no idea that Trendsetter even made anything non-fun fur or ribbon yarn. Apprently the yarn is spun then died, hence the really vibrant colors.
On top of not having to pay for the yarn, Eileen made my day by telling me I could choose whatever pattern I wished. That was easy. This pattern is just short row garter stitch triangles. Even a beginner (with the knowledge of kfb and ssk) can make this impressive-looking scarf. This is going to be a pattern I keep coming back to, over and over again. It helps that Eileen really loves the finished product and keeps commenting on the pretty colors and quality of workmanship.
Pattern: Multidirectional Triangular Scarf (link)
Designer: Karen Baumer
Alterations: None
Recipient: Eileen
Yarn: Trendsetter Tonalita
Colorway: 593 (why don’t they name colors?)
Amount Used: Approx 225 yards
Needles: Size 7 addi natura (not sure of type, size is correct)
Started: Mid January, 2008
Finished: March 6, 2008
Anyone want on in a different yarn or colorway? These are really fun to make.
Ravelry has slightly more details on the project.
