Danielle over at MCY included some very nice yarns along with my recent purchases from there to knit some items for their fall line. One of which is a really soft alpaca yarn in their "turtledove" colorway. I imagined it being a really cute rolled brim hat. I had some leftover alpaca from other projects and knitted up a prototype. I
t came out OK in the solids, but when I cast on and knitted the top of the hat with the MCY yarn I didn't think it did the colorway justice. So, I changed gears and decided to knit a lacy scarf. 
I'm using the horseshoe print and it's looking good. The hat will go to WarmUpWinc and I'll continue to work on another hat pattern. Yesterday, I went down to What's Needling You to show Debbie the finished tank top sweater and to look for patterns for a vest or something to make with another yarn from MYC. I found a few patterns that might work, but I'm still unsure.
I ended up buying some more Linen Isle in a different color for another tank top sweater for another friend, and some Needful Yarns "Cotton Joy" for another top for my best friend in the Keys. I can't see her all the time, but I can knit for her! Good thing it's always Summer down there because who knows when I'll complete it.
3 comments:
That scarf is going to be gorgeous!
Love that pattern design on the scarf!! Beautiful yarn.
What fun to see your scarf. I am also doing a scarf in horseshoe print-4 repetitions across in SWS natural pink which is mostly shades of pink and green. Love your colors. I think it is a great pattern for a scarf...well, great minds think alike. Your top for your friend looks great, very finished looking. I hope she liked it! Haven't been to the Jersey shore in years, but I sure miss it. Kathleen
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