I’m not slow, just thorough
So, four months after I started it, and many, many times after I messed it up and swore at it, and even chopped it into itty bitty pieces over the garbage can while Jason backed away slowly, I finished the scarf I was knitting.
I think it turned out really nice. And since I finally overcame my inability to accurately knit row 13 of the 16-row pattern, maybe I’ll make another one, since this one will be a gift.
On second thought, maybe I’ll just keep it for myself.
Wow, that’s beautiful. Congratulations, and good job.
Comment by seven — July 22, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
Wow! That’s gorgeous. I’m duly impressed no matter how long it too you.
Comment by Gretchen — July 22, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
WAHOO!!! congrats! It looks great, Shauna.
Comment by Artemisia — July 22, 2008 @ 3:39 pm
Thats like, way impressive man.
Comment by slynnro — July 22, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
Keep it, it looks beautiful. I don’t own one of my own handmade things.
Comment by Shannon — July 22, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
omg, PRETTY! i can knit and purl. the end. so if ever need a scarf with absolutely no pattern? I’M YOUR GAL.
Comment by Alice — July 22, 2008 @ 4:50 pm
Very cool! I’m really impressed with that pattern. Congrats on sticking with it to the end!
Comment by LA — July 22, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
Nice, is that a pattern you’re willing to share?
Comment by mandy — July 22, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
Delurking here. I just wanted to know if I could steal your line of “I’m not slow, just thorough” LOVE THAT!
I could totally use that in regards to my scrapbooking.
Great scarf – I would keep it too!
Comment by Me Today — July 22, 2008 @ 10:14 pm
Looks great!
Comment by Sara — July 23, 2008 @ 6:58 am
That is gorgeous! If you choose to give it away, I hope they cherish it and know how much effort went into it!
Comment by Shelly — July 23, 2008 @ 8:22 am
That is awesome! I’m always impressed by craftiness in other people because I do not have a shred of it.
Comment by Becky — July 23, 2008 @ 8:47 am
It is really pretty. Are you going into business? Because I’d totally order one.
Comment by Jess — July 23, 2008 @ 8:48 am
it’s beautiful! And seriously…I don’t even BOTHER to fix my mistakes on patterns like that…so you’re just THAT much more impressive to me now
Comment by Sarah — July 23, 2008 @ 8:55 am
Mandy,
I got the pattern from a knitting book that featured dozens of general stitch patterns/designs; I’ll email the name of it to you and how I adapted the design to make the scarf tomorrow.
Comment by Shauna — July 23, 2008 @ 9:01 am
So pretty!
And isn’t it just the way things happen – that you finish the lovely scarf in the middle of SUMMER? I do this all the time.
Comment by whimsy — July 23, 2008 @ 11:26 am
That’s impressive and totally gorgeous. You did a great job.
Comment by Carri — July 23, 2008 @ 11:35 am
Awesome! For a minute there I thought that picture was of a tie. I’m glad you didn’t knit a tie.
Comment by Penny — July 23, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
It is so pretty!!
Comment by saly — July 23, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Well, aren’t you talented? It’s lovely… I hope you really like the person who will receive this great gift!
Comment by LoriD — July 23, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
Nice work! It’s hard to give something like that way. All that sweat and tears… It’s beautiful!
Comment by Erin — July 24, 2008 @ 8:59 am
gorgeous scarf! you have inspired me to attempt knitting again.
Comment by alexis — July 24, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
That’s pretty! I say keep it for yourself. I, unfortunately, am only able to sew on buttons.
Comment by Julie — July 24, 2008 @ 8:40 pm