I was really excited about this scarf. The stitch pattern was a fun, spiraling knit-purl combo, but it just doesn't work.
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Why?
1. It's too long
2. It curls too much
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The yarn really is lovely. It's baby yarn, meaning it is so, so soft, but this stitch pattern doesn't really capitalize on the softness. I wore this scarf out, wrapped three times and it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately, it's length and rolling-factor make it not work.
It will be ripped out :(
The upside is, based on how squishy and soft this is with garter stitch, I'm making a tube that I know will be much better:
After the issues with the yoke on my sweater and now this, I really hope this turns out okay.
(Shout out to Julie, Nora, and Texas Jen!)
oh no! That was such a neat pattern, but you're right, it's just way too curly. Do you think that pattern could work with a sturdier fiber?
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I hate patterns that look so good but just don't work out in the end. I definitely have a cowl and scarf in my knitting basket that need to be reworked. Good luck, and show us the final results!
ReplyDeleteIt might! I've only had a bit of luck using bulkier yarn to reduce curling, but it could work! I used a k1tbl, p3 pattern, but I think maybe a k1tbl, p2 or k1tbl, p1 spiral might reduce the curling. Thanks for commenting Katie :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alisa! I will!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry this cowl didn't work out the first time. But if at first you don't succeed: try, try again! The great thing about knitting is the opportunity to live, learn, and repeat!
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