Brace yourselves for I am about to show you some finished knitting for the second day in a row. Don’t worry, though, I’m sure it won’t become a habit. Nevertheless, here we have a finished Lace Ribbon Scarf.
Apparently every picture I take these days is modeled on the sled by my back door. Claudia says it’s festive and that works for me.
Want to see a little bit closer? Please note the lovely stripes and crispness of the lace pattern. What yarn is it, you ask? Well, the fiber is Gale’s Art BFL that I bought at Maryland Sheep & Wool this past May. Which would mean that this yarn is my handspun. Let me clarify – it’s my handspun singles.
I bet that makes you want to see even closer. Right?
I have given the scarf to my dear friend Blogless Sharon for her birthday. I figure that only another spinner can really appreciate a gift knit from handspun singles and I still feel bad about going to Maryland without her. The grin on her face when I gave it to her last night makes me think that she has forgiven me.
Nancy Said,
I’m sitting here enjoying my morning coffee and trying to brace myself for the commute to work on this frigid cold morning. I logged on to blogger where I have the blogs I watch come up and I noticed you had blogged and then I realized that you blogged just minutes before I logged on. Wow another person up at this hour!!! 5:30 a.m here.
The lace ribbon scarf is beautiful. I knit one out of bamboo backin the summer. It was my first lace! I’m sure your friend was thrilled to have it.
Kathy Said,
LOVE it. I’m sure it looks GREAT on Sharon. I’m sure she loves it!
Julie Said,
Sharon is one lucky woman; that is a beautiful scarf!
Manise Said,
That is awesome! Happy Birthday Sharon!
DebbieB Said,
Wonderful! I love it in your singles.
I have a Lace Ribbon scarf in progress, from some yummy autumn-colored merino/bamboo that another spinner handspun and gifted me. I need to finish it, as I can see how beautiful it will be from yours.
And SNOW!!!!! How cute! Thank you for that – we don’t get snow down here, and I miss it during the holidays.
Lucia Said,
Did anyone get the number of the gob that smacked me?
Happy birthday, Sharon!
Ruth Said,
It’s beautiful, Carole. Happy birthday to Sharon!
(and I love the snow. this cold rain thing we have going on doesn’t feel very seasonal.)
Carol Said,
Love the scarf AND the snow. Very festive indeed.
sue Said,
That scarf is beautiful. I’ve been thinking of doing that pattern in a skein of Schaefer Anne yarn that’s been in my stash forever.
I like the snow on your blog – the kind I don’t have to shovel. Now, you just have to find a way to let it accumulate on the bottom of your blog wallpaper .
Alison Said,
Beautiful scarf!
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
How could she NOT love it? What a great present.
margene Said,
It IS festive and lovely! How wonderful to have made the yarn and knit the pattern for a friend.
Kirsten Said,
Your blog snows!!! That is sooo cool!
The photos of the lace ribbon aren’t showing up on my computer for some reason. I’ll go check it out on Ravelry.
Have a great day.
Anne Said,
TOTALLY gorgeous! I love the handspun with that scarf pattern!!
Karen Said,
Oh Carole, the scarf is stunning! Sharon must be thrilled. Happy Birthday Sharon!
Donna Said,
Just beautiful Carole. I love the colors. Sharon must have been thrilled. Happy B-Day to you Sharon!
Karen Said,
It’s beautiful! Isn’t it wonderful knitting with handspun?!
Wool Winder Said,
It’s gorgeous! I’m truly impressed with your spinning! I was surprised to hear you gave it away, until you said she is a spinner.
Beth Said,
It’s beautiful! By the way, I just love the snow on your blog!
Barbara-Kay Said,
I am so impressed. That’s truly beautiful, in every way. Congratulations!
LittleWit Said,
It’s snowing!
The scarf looks super cozy! I am glad Sharon enjoyed it.
Joy Said,
Beautiful – what a super gift!
Knitnana Said,
What a lovely, special gift!
(((hugs)))
Chris Said,
That’s your yarn?! WOW – gorgeous!
Dinah Said,
What a beautiful waya to use singes. I have only knit with plyed but will surley try singles now.! Lucky Sharon. Dinah
Cheryl Said,
I love it! And it’s so perfect for Sharon!
Judy Said,
What a lovely gift. Please give her birthday wishes for me.
Carrie Said,
Wow, that IS a special gift!
Rebecca in CO Said,
Since I don’t speak that exclusive spinning lingo I have no idea what a ‘single’ is. But, the simple fact that you created WOOL that you can knit with and gift to another has me thinking that Sharon has a special friend indeed. I’ve had this pattern in my mental queue for a while now so it was fun to see it knit up with your lovely yarn!
blogless sharon Said,
carole you are the bomb, I love my scarf. you are always so thoughtful and the best friend ever.
Nora Said,
Gorgeous!! And obviously, Sharon loves it!!
Imbrium Said,
Oh, it’s lovely, and the colors are to die for!
Kate Said,
Oooooh! Beautiful!
Cheryl S. Said,
Very nice! And it’s good to see the snow again, too.
Lisa Said,
Sharon is one lucky girlfriend!! What a beautiful scarf and the handspun is awesome.
I love the snow – so festive.
Cynthia A Said,
Your friend is very lucky – there is a lot of love in that scarf
elizabeth Said,
It’s gorgeous!!! And how did you get your blog to snow?!?! That’s so cool!
Danielle Said,
Nice work, Carole. Handspun singles, lace scarf? Color me impressed!
Kat Said,
That’s gorgeous!
Ina Said,
What a fabulous birthday present! The snow is ‘way cool, too. I had java disabled, but enabled it just to get the effect.
Emily Said,
It’s totally snowing on your blog! I am hoping we get the Wintery Mix and the Light Snow Bands the weather guy says we might. For some reason, I am not getting your pictures in the posts (but I subscribe to your flickr so I can say that is is lovely).
anne Said,
oh, what a beautiful gift!
Julia Said,
Very Pretty! Isn’t it nice to use such pretty colors this time of year? PS- LOVE the snow falling!
Tonni Said,
WOW! What a beautiful gift.. Lucky Sharon! I’ve not knit with my handspun singles (yet). Don’t you just I love Gale’s Art BFL?!?! The colors are great!
Lissa (notforkitties) Said,
Yay for handspun! Love the scarf, love the snow. No shovelling a blog right? Highs in the 70s forecasted for San Diego’s xmas week. Mele Kalikimaka & Feliz Navidad!
alison Said,
The scarf is totally gorgeous. Lovely colours and such a delicate pattern
heather Said,
that looks beautiful! it’s even more impressive to know you spun the yarn. maybe it’s just me, but when i finish something (especially the first glove, or sock or whatever, that i’ve ever made) i’m always slightly in awe that it looks like a “real” glove. is it the same for spinning, does it feel ever so cool that it looks just like real yarn? sometimes i think i knit just for that moment of completion and the wonder of creation.
Kate/Massachusetts Said,
Your handspun scarf is beautiful! Great job!
Laurie Said,
Pretty amazing! They said it couldn’t be done….knitting with singles….kidding. Lovely present!
Leslie Said,
That is a very special scarf, knit with love and your handspun!
Hillary Said,
It’s beautiful. You did a great job on the knitting and the spinning.
BTW – love the snow.
Cookie Said,
What a beautiful scarf and such a wonderful gift.
Is it snowing in here? o.O
Sara Said,
The scarf is beautiful…and out of your own handspun singles – that is truly a special gift. I am sure Sharon loves it!
Wanda Said,
Handspun and singles = beautiful, beautiful scarf and a lucky and appreciative friend.
Robin in VA Said,
Gorgeous!!
Kim Said,
This is a nice bonus for having to miss the festival. What a beautiful gift!
Carla Said,
Carol- I don’t want you to worry but it is snowing on your blog!
Nell Said,
OMG!!!!! Your blog is snowing!!!!! I love it!
maryse Said,
yay! you used your yarn! it’s lovely and i love the snowing blog. good thing it’s not icy.
Lynne Said,
oooooo, and ahhhhhhhhh, and oooooohhhhhh…that is so pretty, Carole! It reminds me of candy.
Martha Said,
It’s beautiful! Sharon is so lucky.
Jean Said,
The scarf is wonderful. I have purchased a skein of homespun yarn once on ebay. While we may not all be able to spin, knitters have a true appreciation for the art of spinning and feel very fortunate when they are able to knit with it. This scarf was pretty enough for an Eye Candy Friday.
Sarah Said,
That is so lovely! It makes me want to give a go with knitting my singles.
Teresa C Said,
Very beautiful! Indeed.
kmkat Said,
Beautiful! You have a lucky friend.
MammaMyy Said,
WOW! It´s very beautiful.