...gently down the stream. This time of year you will not find many gentle mountain streams in Northern Utah. The only one around today is my beautiful blue Mountain Stream Scarf.
Susan's Orenburg style scarf is perfect for any lace knitter, whether you are a novice or advanced, and the Douceur et Soie yarn is heavenly to touch, wear and knit. This is one yarn that I'd love to have a nice supply of in the stash. The construction of Orenburg lace is very clever as you knit the bottom border and then pick up stitches along the edge to continue on to the body. With only 11 stitches on the provisional cast on, and that many in the end, even I was able to Kitchener them successfully. Despite the constant errors made and, in the end, 'the not so stellar job' on the top border, the scarf did turn out to be beautiful. Mountain Stream is truly gentle and forgiving.
While taking pictures by the creek in Big Cottonwood Canyon a motorcyclist drove by and gave me a wolf whistle. Just goes to prove that 'man riding by on horse' can't see wrinkles or gray hair. (Or perhaps, it was the Jaywalker's that got his attention.)
The scarf is a bit smaller than it should be as I used size 6 needles. My knitting can be overly tight, and for some reason I didn't adjust as normal. Next time I will use size 8 needles and should end up with a more open and lacy look. The best thing to do is to cast on again right away while there is
still some residue of the pattern (and the desire to do a better job)
in my head.
Pattern: Mountain Stream by Susan
Yarn: Douceur et Soie color Cornflower
Time to Knit: March 19-April 22, 2006 (shouldn't take this long)
KAL:Mountain Lace Along
That is some seriously great photo-styling.
Posted by: claudia | April 26, 2006 at 07:18 AM
"Next time..."
That kinda says it all!! It looks fab, Margene, and I'm not surprised at all that there was whistling. ; )
Posted by: Vicki | April 26, 2006 at 07:27 AM
It's beautiful! (And the socks look pretty snazzy, too.)
Posted by: Jan | April 26, 2006 at 07:33 AM
Beautiful color choice! I am very impressed that you're going to knit it again right away. Perhaps that's the sign of a true lace addict?
Posted by: Zarah | April 26, 2006 at 07:34 AM
Beautiful scarf, beautiful photos. You totally deserved the wolf whistle!
Posted by: Carole | April 26, 2006 at 07:35 AM
Love it!
Posted by: wool winder | April 26, 2006 at 07:37 AM
I love how you theme your photos to be appropriate to the item. You look marvelous, dahling.
Posted by: Norma | April 26, 2006 at 07:41 AM
Very lovely! Seeing yours makes me want to get cracking on mine. What a beautiful blue.
Posted by: Jennifer | April 26, 2006 at 07:51 AM
Congrats! on finishing Mountain Stream - it's beautiful!
Posted by: Teresa | April 26, 2006 at 07:53 AM
I swear - if I didn't know you I'd just read you for the FO photoshoots. I need you to come help me do mine. You and Smith must have such a fun time!!! I'm not surprised you're getting wolf calls.
The scarf is beautiful and the color is just perfect.
Posted by: Cara | April 26, 2006 at 07:59 AM
Oh, it turned out wonderfully! To see the finished product, I'd never guess that it gave you so much trouble. It looks perfectly angelic... innocent, celestial blue lace. :-)
I want to make another one, too. Hmmm.
Posted by: Beth S. | April 26, 2006 at 08:10 AM
Did you whistle back at him? ;)
Your Mountain Stream is beautiful. Both of them! What a perfect name for that pattern.
What color is your next one going to be?
Posted by: Karen | April 26, 2006 at 08:18 AM
Super awesome pics and scarf... though the jaywalkers almost steal the show in that pic! :)
Posted by: Aija | April 26, 2006 at 08:20 AM
Beautiful work as always. My plan was to make this for Mother day...I don't think that is going to happen. :-)
Posted by: Jenn | April 26, 2006 at 08:24 AM
Of course he whistled at you! You look fabulous. The scarf is just stunning, and I love the Jaywalker socks too!
Posted by: regina | April 26, 2006 at 08:50 AM
Ooh that IS beautiful. I have the pattern and I managed to score a skien of Suri lace in the Tropical Storm colourway which is sitting in my basket waiting to be wound into a centre pull ball, but first I have to finish my mountain peaks shawl, and my bi-cable cardigan,and my p-word socks.....I'll get there :-)
Posted by: janinej | April 26, 2006 at 09:23 AM
Well, it's just beautiful! And so delicate. I need to get back to lace soon.
Posted by: Julia | April 26, 2006 at 09:40 AM
Hey, I'm a girl on a motorcycle and I'd whistle at you too. Your picture makes me antsy to go rock climbing in Little Cottonwood.
Posted by: erin | April 26, 2006 at 09:41 AM
whistling from here - gorgeous! Can't wait to see it in person!
Posted by: Cathy | April 26, 2006 at 09:45 AM
That scarf makes a lovely light accessory. I can see how several in different colors could be handy.
Posted by: Martha | April 26, 2006 at 09:53 AM
It looks beautiful! Great job.
Posted by: Erin | April 26, 2006 at 10:21 AM
Wow, that is SO pretty! And the color is lovely on you!
Posted by: Nonnahs | April 26, 2006 at 10:41 AM
It's quite beautiful! I love that last pictures, the scarf looks quite peaceful by the water, as if it knew it belonged there.
Posted by: Rebekah | April 26, 2006 at 10:47 AM
Oh, it did turn out pretty....well done.
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs | April 26, 2006 at 10:48 AM
I really like it better on the smaller needles, so I don't see any reason to do it again. Pretty.
Posted by: Katherine | April 26, 2006 at 10:54 AM