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What's Great About Knitting a Simple Ribbed Scarf?

So many things. I will try to cover as many as I can think of.

• Sometimes life is such that even a 1x1 ribbed pattern can be challenging. I can't tell you the number of times I had to tink a stitch or two because I got off track. I lead a crazy life right now. Crazy with the stress.
• Sometimes knitting needs to be as simple as possible. Sure, garter stitch would be easier, but 1x1 ribbed is definitely not difficult.
• There's just enough of a difficulty factor to keep it interesting. Factor in the Noro yarn and this was super interesting.
• The scarf is reversible--both sides are the same. It makes the scarf easier to wear when there is no "wrong" side. Plus I find that I tend to wear a scarf more if it's reversible.
• It's easy to pick up the project and knit in fits and starts. Easy!

The Pattern: Noro Scarf by Jared at Brooklyn Tweed

The Yarn: Noro Silk Garden; Two and 2/3 skeins of 211 and One and 1/3 skein of 84.

The Needles: US Size 8

The Other Comments: What can I say about this project that hasn’t already been said on a knitting blog? There’s something about scarf knitting that I find soothing. I enjoyed seeing the color patterns and trying to predict what would show up next.

It was "supposed" to be two skeins of each colorway, but I used stash yarn and this is what I had. And really, if the Noro skeins differ enough, I think you could get away with using the same colorway. As it was, I found that my two "different" colorways contained some of the same colors anyway. I had to clip the yarn a few times pull out a few inches from one of the skeins to get to a different color.

I loved knitting this scarf. And I don't want to jinx myself, but I think I found my knitting mojo. Mojo is mojo. Even if it's only for simple projects.

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Couldn't resist this meme. As seen at Obsession Du Jour.

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Your dominant hues are green and blue. You're smart and you know it, and want to use your power to help people and relate to others. Even though you tend to battle with yourself, you solve other people's conflicts well. Your saturation level is very high - you are all about getting things done. The world may think you work too hard but you have a lot to show for it, and it keeps you going. You shouldn't be afraid to lead people, because if you're doing it, it'll be done right. Your outlook on life is very bright. You are sunny and optimistic about life and others find it very encouraging, but remember to tone it down if you sense irritation.

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Project Update: Josephine

Here's  my latest project:

This is Josephine. She doesn't photograph well.

Pattern: Josephine Top by Deborah Newton

Yarn: Rowan 4-ply Cotton in a super pale colorway.

Needles: US 4

Other: Originally, I did not really care for the color of this yarn as it is so super pale. I received it during one of my secret pal swap escapades way back when. I had read on that person's blog that the yarn was a failed selection for one of her projects, so she gifted it to me. I've kept it in my stash for a long time, unsure what or if I would ever find a project for it.

That said, I think this yarn is perfect for this project. I love that it is pale as I think the pattern shows up well.  I think this will turn out great. There's just no telling when it will be finished. I need to find the urge to knit more.

And I seem to be on a knitting roll. I'm two for two in knitting two days in a row. Yay me!