(Knitting with) A Yarn of My Own
Susan was taunting me with her new handspun scarf. When she posted it to her project page on Ravelry I saw it and told her how much I liked it. It's the (PDF!) Swirled Scrolls pattern from KollageYarns. She encouraged, enticed goaded me into starting one of my own with handspun yarn, as I'd just posted about how much I enjoyed knitting with handspun. To show solidarity with my knitting friend, I did what any self respecting knitter/spinner would do….I cast on for the same scarf and joined in the fun! (Isn't the yarn pretty!?)
It's a fun pattern and it's working up beautifully in my Oberon handspun. This was one of the first rovings I purchased from Anne, even before she started Wooly Wonka Fibers. My beginning spinning didn't do it as much justice as it deserved, but it's still a nice yarn and will make a soft, warm scarf (which I will love to death!).
Out of curiosity I looked for the stitch pattern in my collection of stitch pattern books and found it in A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker (blue cover). If you're on Ravelry you can check the patterns from Barbara's book and find several people who have made beautiful scarves with this stitch. It's also in a couple other stitch books and it really does look like rolled up scrolls. My yarn is very fuzzy (and extra soft because of the angora content), which obscures some of the detail, but should make a soft, warm fabric to wrap up in next winter.
No, I haven't thrown over Persephone…she's growing, too. As soon as both scarves are finished I'll be casting on for another shawl and the beautiful Indigo Moon robing might be ready to knit. I've been dreaming about what shawl pattern to use and Sivia's Norwegian Woods Shawl might be the right thing. I'd rather knit shawls, but I think I'll love wearing the scarves, too.
Oh, I love the scarf, Margene! And knitting it up with your own yarn is extra special, of course! You'll have such a story to tell about it!
Posted by: Nora | April 22, 2008 at 04:36 AM
Fantastic..your own handspun, lovely pattern..will be awesome for the cooler temps..pretty color~
I'm finding it's hard to leave home without a scarf/shawl..it just puts the finishing touches on your outfit..regardless of the temp.
Posted by: Dianne | April 22, 2008 at 04:59 AM
That's a beautiful pattern/yarn match. You are very hard on your handspun.
Posted by: Laurie | April 22, 2008 at 05:00 AM
That's beautiful. I'd rather knit shawls, too, but it's good to mix things up a bit!
Posted by: Carole | April 22, 2008 at 05:07 AM
Both the pattern and the yarn are gorgeous. Brava!
Posted by: Lucia | April 22, 2008 at 05:14 AM
You handspun is so purdy. I think you will enjoy the scarves, too. They add so much warmth and my neck gets mighty cold. You know when you have so much scarfage and shawlage on the needles with lacey patterns, even, you are begging to be big by the sockbug again.
Posted by: CindyCindy | April 22, 2008 at 05:31 AM
I meant "bit", not big. It's early:)
Posted by: CindyCindy | April 22, 2008 at 05:32 AM
Oh Margene...that yarn is deevine! Makes me want to run up to the barn and grab some angora!
It's going to be beautiful!!
Posted by: Kim | April 22, 2008 at 05:47 AM
I'm afraid to knit with any of mine. But now - well, you've issued the challenge!
Posted by: deb | April 22, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Love it! Mmmmmmmm...... angora bunny.....
Posted by: Anne | April 22, 2008 at 06:17 AM
It's going to be a gorgeous scarf!
Posted by: Chris | April 22, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Knitting with handspun. Your scarf is lovely, I'm aspiring to be just like you and Susan. In all my free time.
Posted by: Teresa C | April 22, 2008 at 06:38 AM
What a pretty shade! It's going to be a lovely scarf...
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | April 22, 2008 at 06:54 AM
When you get your Book, read what LL has to say about her first handspun! That looks gorgeous, though, and you have me thinking that maybe I could handle a scarf or two before I plunge in to my first shawl!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | April 22, 2008 at 07:08 AM
What a pretty pattern! Good choice. Barbara Walker is the BOMB!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | April 22, 2008 at 08:11 AM
I think you are starting a huge trend you and Susan! I've already got that in my favorites!
Posted by: Anne B. | April 22, 2008 at 08:33 AM
I love it! Knitting from handspun is the best. I'm keeping this pattern in mind for the future. My two favorite scarves are both from yarn I've spun myself.
Posted by: Wool Winder | April 22, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Isn't that what friends are for? ;^)
Posted by: Cookie | April 22, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Beautiful yarn. Enjoy knitting with it.
Posted by: Hillary | April 22, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Your handspun yarn gives just the character to really set your version apart! What a lovely, almost neutral color.
Posted by: Birdsong | April 22, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Your handspun scarf is coming out great!
Posted by: Kelly | April 22, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Thank you for the inspiration! Time for my wheel and roving!
Posted by: AlisonH | April 22, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Ohhhhh! That scarf in your handspun looks absolutely scrumptious. So inviting. Damn it that I'm allergic to angora! I've always been drawn to angora sweaters, and for years I tried to ignore the allergy and bought the sweaters anyway. I'd wear them once, they'd just about kill me, and I'd end up giving them to the Salvation Army. Norma's Economics 101. Pfffffft.
Posted by: Norma | April 22, 2008 at 05:09 PM
What a great way to use your handspun!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 22, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Ooooohhh the angora content will make that scarf extra super duper snuggly! :)
Posted by: Laura | April 22, 2008 at 09:16 PM
You always find the prettiest lace to knit. I love the Norwegian Woods Shawl. Wow. The scarf is lovely too and the yarn looks so soft!
Posted by: Cayenne | April 22, 2008 at 10:49 PM
i am just starting to learn how to knit. You collection looks so pretty
Posted by: knitting | April 23, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Fuzzzzzy! Looks great, and it is wonderful knitting with one's own handspun.
Posted by: Margaret | April 23, 2008 at 10:44 AM