Peg’s Journal

Bett gave me this yarn. I would have never chosen this particular color or variety…and now I’m convinced that I really lack creativity and style. I need to venture away from what I consider “safe” colors -blues, blacks, white, reds, pastels, or any combination of those…and become more daring. Otherwise, how would I have known this would turn out to be one of the prettiest scarves I made! *sigh* So depictive of my own fashion sense (or lack thereof). THANKS, Bett!

YARN:

Bernat Boa in Phoenix

LENGTH & COST:

142 yards at $8.20

MATERIAL:

100% Polyester

NEEDLE:

Bamboo 10″, Size 11

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This yarn is beautifully silky and “feathery”. Really easy to use. The vibrant color and lustrous texture makes this look and feel more like a boa (hence the name) than a scarf.

YAY! I’m back to using my bamboo needles and a fun yarn! This scarf didn’t take me long to finish (an evening of watching “Le Divorce” on DVD).
The benefit of working with bigger needles and fuzzier yarns is being able to see the fruits of your labor almost instantly.

YARN:

Schachenmayr Nomotta Brazilia Pompon in #99

LENGTH & COST:

120 yards at $14.50

MATERIAL:

100% Polyester

NEEDLE:

Bamboo 10″, Size 15

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This yarn was easy to use. It was double-threaded…incorporating fuzzy lash-like strands with little balls of color. I really love the white, steel, and blue colors against the black. Very dramatic.

This scarf took nearly a month to complete!….of course, I wasn’t diligently working on it like my previous projects. The monotony became too much for me (I could only handle small doses at a time). The yarn required a lot more stitches - casted on 20, and a tighter knit.
My first (and possibly my last) time using Size 6 needles. I definitely enjoy working with bigger needles and fuzzier yarns.
My guilty conscience is calling me a “quitter”, since Ivy finished the last foot and a half of the scarf for me. She is amazingly quick and finished it off in a day! I hope my niece will love it. *cross fingers*

YARN:

Lana Grossa Legarro in Blue #10

LENGTH & COST:

263 yards at $18.00

MATERIAL:

100% Microfiber

NEEDLE:

Metal 10″, Size 6

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This yarn is sooooo incredibly soft….though not the easiest yarn to work with (due to the tight knit). But the finished product looks and feels exactly like my Karen Neuburger Super-Soft Slipper Socks! Amazing!

First time using Size 11 needles. Due to the slim yarn and smaller size needle, it required extra stitches, a lot more material, and almost twice the time to complete.
As you can tell, I’m improvising as I go along…trying to be creative and all. I must say…I’m pleasantly surprised by how decent my creations are turning out. hehehehe

YARN:

Lana Grossa Estivo in Red #21

LENGTH & COST:

164 yards at $10.25

MATERIAL:

85% Cotton, 15% Nylon Polymide

NEEDLE:

Bamboo 10″, Size 11

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This yarn is so pretty…subtle lashes create a delicate fuzz. Not nearly as thick and fluffy as my previous scarves. I love the color….vibrant and foxy! Unlike the other scarves I made, this one is more of a dressy accessory piece. FUN!

This scarf took a total of 3 1/2 hours to complete last night (I gauged the time by how many programs I watched on TV - NG’s “Taboo”, VH-1’s “How the Stars Get Hot”, VH-1’s “Fabulous Life of Celebrity Super Spenders 2003″, and a bit of VH-1’s “Insomniac Music Theater”). HAHAHA!
People always ask if my hands get tired. No…but my lower back is killing me. The bigger I get, the more uncomfortable it gets to sit for long periods of time.

YARN:

ONline Plush in Linie 42-26

LENGTH & COST:

80 yards at $18.50

MATERIAL:

100% Rayon

NEEDLE:

Bamboo 10″, Size 15

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Similar to the Blue Metal Firenze scarf, this yarn also has long wispy strands, was easy to work with, and created an alluringly soft and lush scarf. What I like most about this yarn is the color combination - midnight blue, black, white, silver, and deep burgandy/bronze. You can practically wear it with anything!