splityarn: one stripe for each

Last May, the Husband and I flew up to Boston for a vacation. At the time we had no inkling that we would move here 6 months later, so we tried to make the most of the week. Like with any trip, I wanted to hook up with some knitters and have a social evening getting to know people that I'd only known previously online. Elisa was one of those knitters. She's funny, sweet and dude! she gave me handspun yarn. Definitely a kindred spirit. I wish she hadn't moved to California before I moved to Boston, because I'm sure we could have been fantastic partners in crime. I get the sense the two of us could have got into a lot of trouble if we lived in the same city.

A few weeks ago I took that gifted handspun and combined it with some Brooks Farm Tierra Blend and knit myself a striped 1x1 rib scarf. The creamy coloured Tierra Blend is loosely spun and works perfectly with the pinks and greens of the handspun. The result is a thick and gooshy scarf that looks like stockinette. It's soft and fuzzy and perfect for Spring. The absolute best part is I get to wear a scarf that's the product of two friends. One stripe for each of us. Thank you Elisa, I couldn't have made this scarf without you.

Project details on Ravelry.

Comments

That scarf is beautiful!

Posted by: Jenny | March 12, 2008 at 11:07

So pretty! Perfect colors for this still-chilly, yet almost-spring weather!

Posted by: laurel | March 12, 2008 at 11:17

That is beautiful - it looks super cushy! And what great memories knit into it!

Posted by: Stacey | March 12, 2008 at 11:32

I love it! Such pretty colors, it looks so soft!

Posted by: Jenni | March 12, 2008 at 11:46

Awwww...

Posted by: Danielle | March 12, 2008 at 11:56

It's awesome and beautiful. Just like you and Elisa.

Posted by: Carole | March 12, 2008 at 12:19

What a great looking scarf! And such a nice post too.

Posted by: Cheryl | March 12, 2008 at 12:29

Dude, seriously? Considering how close to you Mrs. du Jour lives, the trouble we could have gotten into would have been legendary, I am sure. ;)

I am beyond thrilled that you were able to find such a great use for my handspun. It is such a pretty pretty scarf, and I feel totally honored to share space with Brooks Farm yarn, cuz, wow - that's the good stuff.

xoxo,
E

Posted by: elisa | March 12, 2008 at 13:04

Caro, that is just the most gorgeous photo of you! Lovely, lovely work! And the scarf is nice too :)

Posted by: splatgirl | March 12, 2008 at 13:54

I've seen so many of these scarves, but they're always done in dark colors. Yours is the first one in light colors. I love it! It's a completely different effect.

Posted by: Natalie | March 12, 2008 at 14:23

Looks so cozy. What a great way to get the most mileage out of handspun and the the light contrast yarn really showcases it. Beautiful!

Posted by: Jill P. aka oboegoddess | March 12, 2008 at 14:29

Beautiful scarf and awesome photo of you! Isn't Elisa great?

Posted by: Manise | March 12, 2008 at 15:02

That is a lovely combination. Perfect for Boston weather like today. Congrats on a great piece.

Posted by: Rosa | March 12, 2008 at 15:09

Great story! And what a lovely scarf.

Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) | March 12, 2008 at 15:47

So pretty! Elisa is just so fantastic, isn't she?

Posted by: Sara | March 12, 2008 at 16:07

Beautiful scarf and lovely sentiment too.