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Knitting: Alex swatch
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Alex swatch

Baby steps

Baby steps

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Explorations in Brioche Knitting »

Instructions

Be patient!

Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Unisex

Style: Funky, Outdoorsy


Materials

Classic Elite Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora) in Corn Silk and Fern

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to make this scarf since I saw it.

What are you most proud of?

I understand the concept, at least!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make a one-color scarf first so you really grasp the stitch before tackling the two-color work.

I'm cutting my losses on this swatch and starting over. I see what mistakes I made and I'm hoping fresh yarn will result in tidier stitches. I ripped this thing back so many times that the yarn is just not happy anymore.

Thought about changing the colors, too, but I guess I'll stick with these. The yarn is expensive and I already wound the skeins.

 

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Frank Wilmot on craftsy.com
Frank Wilmot
Craftsy Instructor
Apr 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow - that's beautiful!!! I want to do this!
KatherineBG on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! You should take Nancy's class. Easy to follow and the results are gratifying.
Kimgrif on craftsy.com
Feb 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is so impressive! Love it!
KatherineBG on craftsy.com
Feb 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Kim!
Athena.K. on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
it actually resembles real life leaves....cool choice of colors! I like that!
KatherineBG on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Nancy Marchant on craftsy.com
Nancy Marchant
Craftsy Instructor
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I really do like your color selections. Doesn't this scarf just make you want to make the next leaf?
KatherineBG on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes it does! I'm going to put sports teams out of my mind and forge ahead with a fresh start. Thanks, Nancy.
Knit1strum1 on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Looking good!
KatherineBG on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!