Blocking Backyard Leaves
I finished knitting the two halves of Backyard Leaves this morning - now they're blocking, and looking so pretty! Here's a closeup of the two end pieces:
I'm sure someone else has observed this at some point on this blog - but blocking is really important for this scarf. The finished pieces look kind of cool, but the definition and detail really pops out when the pieces are blocked. Here's a comparison shot for you - blocked piece next to unblocked piece:
I love this project... I can't believe it took me so long to knit it. It's going to be a Christmas gift for a friend... but I think I'm going to have to knit one for myself at some point. I highly recommend the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran for this scarf - beautifully soft to work with and to wear - and it takes four balls.
Cheers,
Elizabeth
A Mingled Yarn
I'm sure someone else has observed this at some point on this blog - but blocking is really important for this scarf. The finished pieces look kind of cool, but the definition and detail really pops out when the pieces are blocked. Here's a comparison shot for you - blocked piece next to unblocked piece:
I love this project... I can't believe it took me so long to knit it. It's going to be a Christmas gift for a friend... but I think I'm going to have to knit one for myself at some point. I highly recommend the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran for this scarf - beautifully soft to work with and to wear - and it takes four balls.
Cheers,
Elizabeth
A Mingled Yarn
Labels: Backyard Leaves
5 Comments:
At 11:25 PM,
Elizabeth said…
You know, I was really intimidated by the chart before starting this pattern - but it's not that hard at all. I'd say go for it. Eventually you memorize what all the little symbols mean and it goes faster the more repeats you do. Have fun!
At 9:48 AM,
Chef Messy said…
This is just beautiful! I cast on for this once, but didn't like the yarn I was using, so I quit. But now I'm wondering if it would have looked different after I blocked it! Thanks for posting this, anyway, it is just lovely!
At 2:05 PM,
Anonymous said…
This really is the prettiest I have seen. And the blocking makes such a big difference! I got discouraged by this pattern also, but I need to try it again.
At 4:07 PM,
Reese said…
wow, that looks amazing! it makes me want to pick this pattern up and try again.
At 7:54 PM,
Gwen said…
That is so pretty! I've been wondering what that scarf looks like -- the pictures in the book don't do it justice.
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