German Ruffles

Ok, now here is finally a pic of my started Ruffles scarf in the light yellow cotton blend yarn. I think if it would be ready soon it would be perfect for chilly spring days. It is so fun to knit!

Snuggly Ruffles

Hi, Here is the famous Ruffles scarf done in Louisa Harding Kimono Angora shade # 02. It is so soft and snuggerific in this yarn.

I knitted this for an exchange buddie for Christmas, and I'm glad to say she approves.

Like with most projects I reached a point where I was wishing it was all over, but up to that point I enjoyed making it and loved the way these amazing corkscrews were unfolding under my hands.

I wasn't quite gripped by this one when I saw it in the book originally, but all your lovely versions prompted me to take the plunge and I'm glad I did.
Now, what next?

Happy Knitting, Kathleen x

Ruffles

I finally started something from Scarf Style! I often browse through the book but having a lot too much on the needles I've always hesitated to start some more. But then I fell over some yarn from my stash and I immediately saw it as Ruffles... It is a pale yellow cotton/viscose blend, I have 150g and a leftover ball. Will see how far I get! I started and have about inches or so done. I think I will love it! At least I already love knitting it!!!

And Ruffles, too!

I also finished the Ruffles Scarf recently- details on my blog. I'm working on Vintage Velvet, which I'll finish one of these days! 

Ruffles in Process

Greetings to all!! I am new to the Knit-Along, but have been working on Ruffles for about 4 months now. I love this pattern and this is my 3rd Ruffles scarf. This is by far the prettiest, and the whole reason I started knitting this pattern. I saw a mint green version of this at Hill Country Weavers in Austin, TX, and had to have the yarn and the book. What a grand ride it's been!!

Details: Yarn is Jolie, made in France by Valgaudemar, imported by Tahki. 70% French Angora 30% Merino. Color 5019 I don't know if I bought 4 balls or 5. I can't find the receipt and I've used at least one, but only have 3 balls in the work bag -- maybe my stash ate one. ;-)

Thanks for all the inspiration in your posts! I love seeing other's ideas!!!

:) Tara

Another Ruffles Scarf

Hi there-

This is my first post and the first KAL I've joined so I hope I'm doing this correctly. I was so inspired by everyone's projects on this blog that I had to buy Scarf Style and join the fun. I've completed the ruffles scarf using Manos Cotton Stria in mint (the picture doesn't show the color very well) and I love it so much I'm tempted to start a second using two colors - pink and white for my little girl. Backyard Leaves is calling my name along with Vintage Velvet and several others.
Suzanne

Stats: Manos Cotton Stria in Mint, close to 4 skeins, size 5 needles, approximately 90" long

Ruffles....revisited!

Hello! Checking back in to post my latest Scarf Syle project....Ruffles! I'm calling this one...."Ice Cream Sandwich"...for obvious reasons! I started this scarf w/ the suggested Classic Elite yarn....but I'm tooooo damn impatient to knit w/ such a thin yarn...it was taking me forever!

I'm knitting this with 100% Baby Alpaca brown and pink given to me by my SP7!

What do you guys think?

by the way....HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!!!

Ruffle trouble

I have a question for all you knitting experts out there! I am knitting the Ruffle scarf. It is taking me forever ... but it is coming along. Here is my progress as of a few days ago ...

My question is ... does anyone know why the ruffles are collapsing, so that 2 are stuck together? Wrong needle size? I don't know, but I thought someone might have a theory. I do like it, but it looks different from all others I have seen and I am wondering why!?

Ruffles

My Ruffles is finally done:



I used three hanks of Noro Lily.

Lu
maglia!

My first FO

Hi everyone! I have finally finished my first item from Scarf Style. I cast on for ruffles last fall, but didn't like my yarn choice (it seemed too stiff), so I ripped it. But I've done miles of endless ribbing, and I have a FO! My first FO that I get to keep this year! And I love it!!!!


(Sorry for the crappy bathroom-mirror shot - The Husband is at work).

Details:

Pattern: Turtleneck Shrug by Teva Durham from Scarf Style
Yarn: Knitpicks Merino Style in Petal - 6 skeins
Needles: Clover Bamboo DPN US 7
Dates: Started early Jan, finished Saturday February 4.
Mods: I used a DK weight yarn, pattern called for worsted. I really wanted to use this yarn though, as it is so freaking soft.
Thoughts: I think it turned out really well. I didn't feel the need to add stitches, as it is ribbed and would stretch. And I really like the way it fits - not baggy, but not tight either. I put it on for this picture about three hours ago and have yet to take it off. Did I mention that it is so freaking soft? I cannot wait to wear this all the time. So worth the hours of endless ribbing for the final product. Go make yourself one now!

I have planned many more projects from the book, but not any in the immediate future. But I'll be back!

Ruffles Scarf

This is my first time posting and my first project from Scarf Style.

I used Mexican Wave yarn and US size 5 needles.

It took two skeins and is about 70 inches long.

Rolling on Ruffles

I am progressing slowly on Guinevere...too many projects at once. Meanwhile, my teen daughter is knitting ruffles. She knitted one ball of Noro in one day.

Ruffles from New Member

Hi! I am new to this KAL, and have just finished an inexact Ruffles replica as a Christmas Gift. I did it with Classic Elite Lush, three skeins. It's shorter than the pattern, but just as cute. It was a lot of fun to knit, and I love the Lush knit up; very soft and snuggly stuff. I used it to teach myself to 'knit backwards' to eliminate turning my needles every row. Very functional skill to have, and not as hard to learn as I expected.

Can't wait to start another project from this book, which I really enjoy. My daughter has asked for Falling Leaves which I swatched but got distracted by holiday knitting, shopping, and cooking. She saw it on a customer at our LYS (Webs) and thinks she needs it. The book is marvelously diverse. Something for everyone!!

Ruffles Adventuring

Hi all! I'm really excited to find a KAL for my Yuletide knitting. I've already knit one Ruffles and am starting on my second, but I was wondering what others may have found in their expereince regarding appropriate yarn. The first I did was in a DK wool and it turned out lovely, with smooth sexy spirals. Then I tried to make a second in some acrylic fuzzy stuff(Patons Davina) and it seemed really flat and not curly enough...so I started over in a beautiful cotton/viscose/polyester twisty, eye-lashy Italian yarn (Kertzer Beaux) but it seems that there are too many slubs etc. detracting from the simplicity of the pattern. What have others thought. Should I go back to the wool and just play with colour or do any novelty yarns perform well and not detract from Ruffles?

I started Ruffles

I am using Noro Lily.

Ruffles in Noro

Double Helix Ruffles

(to be fair, I've noted that another blogger noted the "double helix" comparison earlier - cool)

Hi,

I'm new to the knit along and new to knitting! In fact, my very first project is a rendition of the popular "Ruffles" scarf. A few inches into it, I became curious to see what other people were doing with it, and I was delighted to stumble onto this blog. Seeing all the different "Ruffles" variations you've all come up with, as well as the other projects, has been fun and inspiring.

I've always wanted to knit, but never got to do it. But recently, I graduated from my college in Chicago and moved out to a small school somewhere in Wisconsin for graduate work - without a car and without the ability to drive (Spent most of my life in Taiwan, where every corner had a 7-11.) I've been finding all sorts of creative outlets to keep me sane - kiting, embroidery, music...and knitting! Together with a few brief "Learn to Knit" beginner booklets, I bought two first books, and the ones that made me feel inspired were Scarf Style and Loop-d-Loop. I started "Ruffles" first, and in the meantime started and finished a cowl from the other book.

I wanted a first project that would be challenging enough to hold my attention, attractive enough to motivate me, and straightforward enough that I wasn't going to get a headache trying to read charts. After a few hours of teaching myself knitting and purling, I tried to begin three times. The fourth time, I tried the cable cast-on, and it was a success.

But after a few rows, I desperately wanted the spine to be a different color. So that's what I've tried to do. In the picture, there are some stitches where I screwed up the travelling yarns a bit, but for the most part, I got both sides to look the same and moderately neat. Also, my stitches are not very perfect yet. In the more recent rows, I've been practicing combination knitting on one side and western on the other. I'm having trouble making knit and purl rows exactly the same tension, and keeping both legs of the stitch the same tension.

Yarn is Classic Elite Montera (wool/alpaca)in four different colors (a light blue not shown) - yes, it's a rather heavier yarn than recommended (because I didn't understand yarn labels back then!) but aside from the scarf being heavier, I do like the stiffness it adds to the structure.

My dream right now is that someday, the experience I gain from working this project will allow me to create a scarf that looks like DNA.

Obviously, I am having way too much fun :-)

Another Ruffles Scarf

I saw this being knit at the very first knitting group I ever went to and thought it was cool, but didn't plan on knitting it. But months later, it still had me intrigued, so I decided to try it out. Lots of people commented the day I wore it out for the first time, and they all seem equally fascinated: "You MADE that?"

This was a fun little project! It took me just about 2 weeks to finish and was great "football knitting." I used Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Candy Apple Red (about a skein and a half). Size 6 needles made my scarf a little floppier than I wanted it, so I actually switched down to Size 5.

12 inches

ruffles
Originally uploaded by DandyLion1974.

well I still didn't get the first slst, so I just knit it and did the slipped stitches from then on, just wanted to show off my progress... it's so soft I can't wait to wear it!!

Progress on Ruffles and Stripes and Bobbles

Hi all, I'm new to this KAL and to blogging. I've been knitting for over 20 years, but have been blogging about it only a month. Thanks for letting me join. Can you believe I'm the second Ina in this group?

My WIPs are Amanda Blair Brown's two designs in Scarf Style. Just about everything she designs appeals to me - I'm very keen to collect her patterns.

Here's progress pix. First there's the inevitable Ruffles in pink Bernat Softee Baby, on pink needles for extra sweetness. I love the 3D effect from the short rows. Softee Baby is so soft that the slip sts on the edge are curling a bit, which is rather charming.



Then there's Stripes and Bobbles in Noro Kureyon #159, #147, and #163. I love the edginess of the deconstructed stripes. The Kureyon is self-striping beautifully.



Both are fun knits, great conversation starters when knitting in public, and both are intended as prezzies. Were I to make Ruffles for myself, I think I'd prefer something more lettuce-y - green, a bit crisper, and even more Savoyed. I'm liking Stripes and Bobbles so much, it may take some considerable willpower to part with her. I hope blogging will help keep me honest!