Color on Color scarf!
I don't have any pictures, but wanted to give an update: I'm working on the final i-cords. I'm so close to the end I can taste it (I started in June of last year and had to take a lot of time off due to wrist pain).
When I first started on these i-cords, I really didn't want to do them. A friend suggested I just use a crochet hook and chain stitch cords, but they looked too flimsy for this massive scarf. So I cried, cursed, took a week off, then started on i-cords. They do look much better.
Once I finish those, I plan to wash, block and then line it with something as the back side looks terrible with all those woven in ends. If anyone has any suggestions for lining material, I'd love to hear it.
Once it is done, I plan to wear it for a day, just to give it a proper send off. Then I'll post pictures.
When I first started on these i-cords, I really didn't want to do them. A friend suggested I just use a crochet hook and chain stitch cords, but they looked too flimsy for this massive scarf. So I cried, cursed, took a week off, then started on i-cords. They do look much better.
Once I finish those, I plan to wash, block and then line it with something as the back side looks terrible with all those woven in ends. If anyone has any suggestions for lining material, I'd love to hear it.
Once it is done, I plan to wear it for a day, just to give it a proper send off. Then I'll post pictures.
5 Comments:
At 10:35 PM,
splatgirl said…
As a fellow COC knitter, I completely feel your pain about the I-cords! I cursed them the entire time, but they really do make the scarf!
The lining idea is brilliant. I may have to do that with mine now that you've suggested it. I absolutey detested weaving in all those ends.
A really nice cotton velveteen is what came to mind first for me, or something else shiny and luxurious and soft...silk, maybe? A woven cashmere?
What about a pieced lining in colors to match the yarn colors? That way it would be just as extravagant as the front side?
At 12:00 PM,
Susan said…
Those are some great ideas. Thanks! I'll let y'all know what I've picked.
As for weaving in the ends----I've been doing that, too, but I still don't like how it looks. I love this scarf but will be glad to go back to projects where the yarn is over 30" long!!!
At 3:05 PM,
Amber said…
Ooo, pictures!
I've been working on my COC for, I guess 4 months. I'm still stuck in the first Fair Isle section. It's really pretty, but so tedious! I've never done i-cords, so those scare me a bit. I love the idea to line it!
At 10:26 AM,
Susan said…
Amber----don't let the i-cords fool you. They can be quite fun. It sounds like you are making great progress.
If you post your pictures,I'll post mine.....
At 10:58 AM,
Unknown said…
I can't wait to see it. It's the prettiest scarf in the book...but too daunting for me. So glad you tried it.
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