Red Sands
Pattern: Grumperina's Shifting Sands Scarf
Yarn: Sundara Silky Merino DK
Needles: Size 5 Bamboo Circulars
With more than a week to go my brother's scarf is done. I've decided not to mail it out and hopefully will be able to give it to him when he visits home, perhaps in the new year. I was at my parents house last night when I casted off. Judging from the look my dad gave the scarf, I think he was slightly hoping that he would be its recipient. Just another good reason to get more sundara yarn!
I loved this pattern. It kept your attention but at the same time was relaxing. Sundara's yarn is a luxury to knit with. It is so soft and flew over the needles. I tried to capture the red as best I could. The above pic is close. It's a goregous deep red with hints of lighter shades. I love the fabric it made with the woven look of all the cables. I can't say enough about learning how to cable without a cable needle. I can't even imagine what that would have been like! The time that technique has saved is monumental.
I decided to go with out the fringe. If I make this again for my dad I might rethink that. But, I now have a full skein of this beautiful red for me! I'm thinking maybe making a cowl or hat. It's just too luxurious to let sit around.
I promise to get pics of my handsome bro wearing his handsome scarf. I'm sure he'll happily indulge me with that photoshoot when he visits. With this major christmas knit done I will be moving on to the votives and another scarf (simple garter) for some last minute gifts.
**hey andrew, if you're reading this. please look happily surprised when i give it to you! i hope you like it.. hahaha**
oh wow! just as i expected...that scarf has come out beautifully. perfect colour, perfect yarn, perfect pattern.
i am sure andrew is going to be thrilled (and pleasantly surprised) when you give it to him.
Posted by: jacqueline | December 17, 2006 at 09:09 PM
It looks great! I'm sure your brother will love it.
Posted by: Cara | December 17, 2006 at 09:29 PM
I believe this is the first completed one I've seen! Looks wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the pattern.
Posted by: grumperina | December 17, 2006 at 09:49 PM
It turned out great, I'm sure he'll love it!
Posted by: Jen | December 17, 2006 at 11:53 PM
It's gorgeous! It's such a beautiful scarf, you've inspired me to knit one for myself! After all this Christmas knitting is done of course ;)
Posted by: Adam | December 18, 2006 at 12:06 AM
So very pretty and Sundara's yarn is incredible.
Posted by: Nurseshar | December 18, 2006 at 12:06 AM
Check you out with a whole hank left over? What are your plans for that, hmmm? Looks great! I'd be tempted to keep it...
Posted by: JulieFrick | December 18, 2006 at 07:23 AM
That came out beautiful - the color is amazing!!!!!
Posted by: stacey | December 18, 2006 at 10:36 AM
It's wonderful! I'm sure your brother will LOVE it. I love that first photograph, too.
Posted by: Vicki | December 18, 2006 at 11:59 AM
love it!! I am dying to try that yarn - you have put me over the edge!
Posted by: ann | December 21, 2006 at 11:47 AM
It's gorgeous Margaux! Your brother will love it.
Posted by: Kirsten | December 22, 2006 at 11:13 AM
Looks great! That's a great color too!
Posted by: Elinor | December 22, 2006 at 11:47 AM
Margaux,
I wanted to ask you - did you only use 1 skein of Silky Merino dk? I was thinking of making this scarf and was curious.
Thanks!
Posted by: liz | February 08, 2007 at 09:41 PM
The scarf is sooooo lovely. I just checked out the Sundara site and noticed 2 reds. Did you by chance use the Blood Red? Did you end up using just 2 skeins? Your color choice was beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | February 22, 2007 at 11:52 AM