September 6, 2005
Endless Draping
Here we have two variations on a scarf.
Top: Size 5 (3.75mm) needles
Bottom: Size 4 (3.5mm) needles
Interlocking Balloons calls for a Size 6 (4mm) needle, which seemed large for this Alpaca silk. So I started with size 5s. And then I thought that even the 5s were creating a loose and drapey facric, so I tried it out on 4s for comparison. The 4s produced a bit tighter, but overall very similar fabric.
In the end, I decided that its the super soft nature of the yarn itself that causes this endless draping, and intervention on my part is a lost cause. Size 5 needles it is.
The Interlocking Balloons pattern (from Scarf Style) is pretty cool. It took a good repeat before I really got the hang of it. Now I only check the chart once in awhile to make sure its going alright. and its totally addicting! This is about halfway through the 6th repeat (9 repeats total).
Its going to need a good blocking to open up the pattern. Here's a close-up, pre-blocking.
I'm really into finishing things lately, so this may be done sooner rather than later...
Comments (13)
Looks great. I loved knitting that scarf, it is my favourite!
Posted by carolyn | September 6, 2005 11:52 AM
Posted on September 6, 2005 11:52
That's looking really good! What a pretty, balloon-like colour :)
Tere
Posted by Tere | September 6, 2005 12:12 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 12:12
It's wonderful! I love the pattern and I think the size 5 needles was a good choice. I may have to add this scarf to my to make for Christmas list. I can think of a couple of people who'd really like it.
Posted by Stephanie | September 6, 2005 12:37 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 12:37
gorgeous! and you are super fast, too!
Posted by blossom | September 6, 2005 12:44 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 12:44
It looks really really good though. And I love that color red! That's gonna be one cool scarf.
Posted by Sarah | September 6, 2005 12:48 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 12:48
The colour is lovely!
Posted by Agnes | September 6, 2005 12:49 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 12:49
The scarf looks good! I like it better on the size 5 needles too.
Posted by caitlyn | September 6, 2005 1:22 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 13:22
That's a pretty darn cool scarf!
Posted by Christie | September 6, 2005 1:50 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 13:50
Great progress! That silk is going to make one luxurious scarf!
Posted by jody | September 6, 2005 2:02 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 14:02
This looks so good! I bet it is such glorious yarn to work with.
Posted by Purly Whites | September 6, 2005 3:32 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 15:32
that is looking absolutely gorgeous. kris is going to be so surprised when she gets back from holidays and voilá!
Posted by jacqueline | September 6, 2005 3:59 PM
Posted on September 6, 2005 15:59
Love the look of the yarn and the pattern.
Posted by Jenn | September 7, 2005 2:47 AM
Posted on September 7, 2005 02:47
Mmm, Interlocking Balloons makes for a lovely texture and I'm sure the alpaca silk will feel heavenly around the neck this winter.
Posted by Karma | September 7, 2005 2:07 PM
Posted on September 7, 2005 14:07