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Knitting: advent calendar scarf
23 kudoz

advent calendar scarf

day 14
day 9
day 4
day 11
day 7

Instructions

this design is from a KAL(knit along) on ravelry website, a pattern a day durning Advent, this scarf uses days 1-14 except for day 10

Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Romantic, Classic, Whimsical, Retro / Vintage, Holiday, Traditional


Materials

a skein of patons' lace yarn, size 3 needles ,6/0 E beads

What was your inspiration?

i came upon this knitalong about 30 minutes before it started, ive wanted to really learn knitted lace & this seemed like a perfect way to do it, with 24 different patterns

What are you most proud of?

that i actually kept up, with help from some amazing knitters also doing this scarf

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

don't be afraid to try something that you think might be out of your ability or comfort zone- i really never thought i could knit something this complex, but with some help it turned out very well!

 

8 comments

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ccisme on craftsy.com
Jan 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love this! You've been doing some great work on scarves this winter. I bet some lucky family members were warm at Christmas!
sharynlouise on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love seeing your stuff Qlady - you're very talented, and I love your advice, I often feel if you can do it, I can do it. Well done.
qulady on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
believe me, i am definitely a novice when it comes to knitting lace, there are many helpful experts i made use of- it never hurts to try!!
Tanya W. on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a cool idea, and you did a beautiful job!
qulady on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
i was lucky to happen upon it just as it was going to start, this is the 3rd year they've done one- it has been a great experience, i learned so much!
2strings on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It turned out so beautifully! Love the patterns and the process of accomplishing just a small section a day.
qulady on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
which is still not that easy, since, at least for me, since im a bit of a novice, it takes quiet and time, not easy with so much to do this time of year, but soooo worth it!!
Sheila Zachariae on craftsy.com
Sheila Zachariae
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the name for this!