February 27, 2006
signal flare scarf
Tonight, while watching the finale of Lost (season 1, that is. I am way behind. holy, that show is intense. don't tell me whats going on in this season. not ready yet), I cast on and started a scarf.
The colors vary from orange to red to maroon and are very bright. Maybe not so bright as the photo, but close. Its like a signal flare.
I dyed the yarn a couple months ago. Unconvinced that true red can be had from drink mix, I left the partially-dyed yarn steaming for some time in a heavy mixture. Only parts of the skein actually touched the water, and that's where it got very red.
Its wool, knit together with some madil kid seta in the so-called scarf pattern. Absolutely unlike my normal color choices, but I must say, I do like it.
Comments (18)
Oh I like that! That's definitely one on my list of *to do's*
Posted by Scout | February 28, 2006 12:08 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 00:08
I love that color even if it was unintentional. Lost is definitely intense. I'm not past season 1 yet either. During the superbowl, my boyfriend and I would turn away and starting singing to when the commercials for Lost would come on. It was pretty funny. Can't wait to for season 2 to come out on dvd. I only wish it would before the next season started so you can be all caught up.
Posted by Angela | February 28, 2006 1:42 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 01:42
i love that colour! just gorgeous.
that scarf is actually on my to-do list. the yarn is just sitting here waiting for me to get to it.
Posted by jacqueline | February 28, 2006 3:38 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 03:38
I love the dye job, the scarf is turning out great.
Posted by Rain | February 28, 2006 4:08 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 04:08
I love the color!!! And that pattern :)
Cant wait to see the finished product
Posted by stinkerbell | February 28, 2006 6:13 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 06:13
I love, love, LOVE that color!!!!!
Posted by Debbie | February 28, 2006 7:12 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 07:12
I love, love, LOVE that color!!!!!
Posted by Debbie | February 28, 2006 7:12 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 07:12
Not my usual colors, either, but wow, I sure like the intensity - very much the anti-winter blahs scarf!
Posted by Chris | February 28, 2006 8:20 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 08:20
Gorgeous. Red is one of my favorites and that scarf will be fabulous on you. And Lost, yep - very intense. And it gets kind of weird, but in a good way.
Posted by Stephanie | February 28, 2006 10:34 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 10:34
It's very pretty, Diana! =)
Posted by caitlyn | February 28, 2006 11:48 AM
Posted on February 28, 2006 11:48
Those colors are gorgeous! Did you use drink mix, really? Wow!
Posted by Christie | February 28, 2006 12:18 PM
Posted on February 28, 2006 12:18
woah bright! it'll be a great accent (flare?) to your sweater arsenal.
i'm stashbusting with a little my-so-called hooplah. great to get lost in the rhythm of that stitch pattern, isn't it?
Posted by j a r e d | February 28, 2006 2:06 PM
Posted on February 28, 2006 14:06
Verry pretty! That is a great color of red. Well done.
Posted by Brooke | February 28, 2006 2:53 PM
Posted on February 28, 2006 14:53
Hi, I've just joined a knit-along with Eunny's Argyle vest. We'll start tomorrow (March 1), so you're very welcome to join us!!
Posted by VivaPia | February 28, 2006 6:21 PM
Posted on February 28, 2006 18:21
Since I am all about safety, I feel much better with you wearing that. We can always find you. ;-)
BTW it's GORGEOUS!
Posted by Jenny | March 1, 2006 2:12 AM
Posted on March 1, 2006 02:12
I'm a firm believer that one can never have too much red in one's clothing !
This scarf will be outstanding!! True red is so difficult to dye. Great job!
Posted by teyani | March 1, 2006 10:13 AM
Posted on March 1, 2006 10:13
Love the scarf! That pattern is one of my favorites, and I have a backlog of yarn in the stash to knit it over and over and over...
Posted by Amanda | March 2, 2006 9:04 PM
Posted on March 2, 2006 21:04
I think its beautiful! I don't really wear red, but think that a nice piece like this is a great compliment to anyone's wardrobe :)
Posted by Dani | March 4, 2006 7:42 AM
Posted on March 4, 2006 07:42