April 06, 2006
Premiering the Trellis Lace Scarf!
(All pics are clickable for bigger)
I totally enjoyed knitting this scarf, and I'm really happy with the finished item.
I think it's a great way to use a single skein of Knit Picks lace weight, or in my case, Cherry Tree Hill Possum Lace.
The pattern calls for Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud, which comes in a 440yd, 50g skein. The Possum Lace is 480yds per 50g skein, so I managed to get in 25 pattern repeats, instead of 23.
The finished scarf measures 24cm x 160cm (9.5" x 62").
The colour of the Possum Lace is "Moody Blues", and was given to me by the lovely Danielle.
Here's a close up of the stitch pattern.
I wouldn't say the pattern is the easist lace pattern I've done, but it's not really overly difficult, either. One thing that might bother some people is that the beginning and the end don't match exactly.
The beginning.
The end.
In the beginning, there are decreases in the triangle, in the end, the decrease are in the lace pattern. It doesn't bother me, I think you'd have to be looking pretty closely to notice.
Final Specs.
Pattern: Trellis Lace Scarf by Evelyn Clark, from Interweave Knits Spring 2006.
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Possum Lace (40% Merino/40% Possum/20% Silk), 1 x 50g skein.
It's a pattern I'd definitely do again, and I think it'd make a lovely gift, too.
Comments
Your Trelis is really pretty. Great blue...
Posted by: Renada at April 6, 2006 10:07 PMLooks fabulous. Your lacework is gorgeous.
Posted by: Janette at April 6, 2006 11:19 PMLovely lovely!!
I made the Branching Out scarf from knitty.com and one of the things I didn't like was how the two ends didn't match, so I knit two halves from the beginning of the pattern and then grafted them together so the ends looked the same. However, the difference in ends in your scarf is hardly noticeable.
It looks great! :)
Posted by: Samantha at April 6, 2006 11:41 PMGorgeous! Love it.
Posted by: Chris at April 6, 2006 11:49 PMYour scarf is just beautiful. I have 440 yards of Knit Picks dye your own sock yarn that I dyed a bright orange. I'm thinking of making this and that it would be striking in orange! Take a look on my blog..scroll a bit and let me know what you think.
Posted by: Christy at April 7, 2006 12:19 AMBeautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!
Posted by: wool winder at April 7, 2006 12:35 AMBeautiful! I may just have to knit that one, too!
Posted by: margene at April 7, 2006 12:47 AMWhat a gorgeous scarf! I love the color.
Posted by: Evelyn at April 7, 2006 05:42 AMThat scarf is just so beautiful. I love your lace work :)
Posted by: Carol at April 7, 2006 12:20 PMBeautiful scarf!
Posted by: wendy g at April 7, 2006 01:10 PMI love this scarf! The color is great and the lace pattern is beautiful too. Great work!
Posted by: Monika at April 7, 2006 01:56 PMNice lace work! Love the colour too!
Posted by: Yuli at April 7, 2006 03:02 PMIts really pretty! Do you use blocking wires when blocking lace?
Posted by: kessa at April 7, 2006 03:44 PMLovely scarf!! I usually like both ends to be the same, but these ends are a feature!!! Twinkie must be getting excited as the Big Bunny Day is fast approaching!!!!
Posted by: 2paw at April 7, 2006 04:27 PMThat looks great, Donna! Fabulous lacework. I don't think I would've noticed that the two ends are different if you didn't mention it :)
Posted by: claudine at April 7, 2006 06:45 PMI just realized that I actually have this magazine. I like your scarf much better!!!
Posted by: Monika at April 7, 2006 11:39 PMThat's so pretty - nice job! I am working on that now as well, also in a shade of blue. I hope mine comes out half as nice as yours!
Posted by: Becca at April 8, 2006 06:06 AMAs always, a very beautiful FO!!!I jusst wish I have the patience and ability(most important) I think to knit and read lace patterns! Love the possum lace too Donna.
Posted by: Mel at April 8, 2006 05:52 PMDonna, you are an amazing knitter and one that continually inspires.
Posted by: Sharon at April 9, 2006 05:43 PM
Gorgeous just gorgeous!! Love the colour. Love the pattern..You did a fantastic job.
Katt
Posted by: Katt at April 6, 2006 09:00 PM