You may remember this supposedly chic little hat I knit last summer. The pattern was lovely, the yarn was luxurious, but the color was….questionable. (I suppose there’s a reason the sunshine yellow color was on clearance).
The question was posed ‘To frog or not to frog’, and the verdict was frog. A wise choice indeed. Now, I’ve never been afraid to rip out a project and start over, but I wanted to wait and find the perfect pattern to get me inspired. So, without further adieu, I present:
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The Bella Lana reversible cable scarf by Cornelia Griffin. A simple ribbed cable that reverses so it’s beautiful any way you wear it. It was a pretty quick knit that turned out beautifully – a gift for a dear friend with a sunny personality.
Lesson learned: It’s not where you start out that’s important – it’s where you end up. Jeeze, I must have gotten that from a poster in my junior high band room. It’s time to wrap this post up. But while we’re still on cheesy slogans, If at first you don’t succeed – try, try again.
Where I'm at
Beach Bum Bag
Garter Snake Purse
Head to Headband
Holy Cowl!
Holy Cuffs
Organic Mushrom
Racing Stripes
Silk Bandana Scarf
The Eco Hero
The Kiwi Slouch
The Micro Scarf
The Weekender
Meghan
/ November 22, 2010I love this scarf! I definitely have to learn how to use a cable asap!
hilary
/ November 22, 2010This was my first real cabling project and I couldn’t believe how simple it was. I say go for it!
pam addoms
/ November 23, 2010simple and chic. i’m doing mine in rowan big wool on #17 needles.
Kim Ballard
/ December 17, 2010Love Love Love this scarf. Almost enough to start knitting. I don’t know, kinda scared. How long did it take?
hilary
/ December 17, 2010It was actually pretty simple and the cables go surprisingly quickly. I don’t think it took me more than a few days of stop and start knitting. Definitely do-able for a beginner. Plus, I know a good knitting coach in Broken Arrow! Let me know if you ever want a lesson.