Thursday 6 September 2012

The Potato Chip Scarf


I decided for once to have a bit of a break from the designing, and actually knit something from a pattern. Little One said she would like a scarf, and she would like it to be twirly and lacey. Well lacey is not really something I am very good at. Sometimes when I see some of the beautiful shawls that others knit I am really aweinspired, not just by the quantity of knitting, but what on earth do you do if you make a mistake in the middle.  

So we hunted on Ravelry for something twirly, and found a fantastic pattern for The Potato Chip Scarf by Barbara Aguiar.  Click Here to Find It. At first I thought it was called the Potato Chip because it looks a bit like a long piece of potato peel, but in fact it is because like a chip (crisps for some readers) you can't stop at just one.

Then we went to buy some wool, and I managed to steer her away from something very bright, to this rather subtle coloured wool, which is Regia Snowflake. I think it is intended as a sock wool, as it is a fine 4ply. But I thought if I used fairly large needles, it would give a bit of a lacey texture, but without the need for complicated stitches.


 
I was so glad that I managed to get it finished for her to wear back to school today. By my standards this is a big knit, as it has taken me several evenings.

I slightly altered the pattern as I made it 26 stitches wide, and turned at 11, 9, and 7.


This pattern is so simple, but I think the scarf is really cute.   I may have to knit myself one next, or try to borrow hers from time to time. After all she is always borrowing my things! So I guess it has lived up to its name. It would also make a great Christmas gift.
 





25 comments:

  1. Oh I love love love this design, it's in my favourite on Rav and I think it's high time that I moved it into my queue. Yours came out so cute and yet sophisticated at the same time :)

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  2. Very pretty, love the shades of blue.

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  3. Oh I love it, and want one of my very own. Must add to queue!!

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  4. Ginx - I love seeing what you do.

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  5. Such a nice scarf! I love the yarn you used!! I've had that pattern floating around with my knitting things, and have not had a chance to try it.

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  6. very nice - must add to library

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  7. She looks perfect modeling it! Talk about a denim match. :)

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  8. That was one of the first scarves I knit. Yours turned out great and your model is beautiful.

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  9. The scarf is wonderful, and your model looks amazing in it! I think I may have to queue this up for fall.

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  10. This scarf pattern is fun and fast. It looks very cute on her!

    :)

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  11. Great scarf, I love to wear Blue, It would go with my clothes well. Looks good on your daughter.

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  12. Adorable. What a great look on your daughter.

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  13. Oooo, I like that scarf a lot. Nicely done.

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  14. An effective pattern with lovely wool. Yes, a great gift idea.

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  15. Very nice actually ... hope it sells well and sure it well. Love the blog header too!

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  16. such a pretty scarf! i love the wool you picked too :)

    i look forward to seeing what colour you go for when you make one for yourself! :)

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  17. I love it and can see why you can't stop at one x

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  18. Such a lovely shape! Delicate but still cosy looking.

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  19. Oh the beloved super addictive potato chip scarf! You scarf and your model both look lovely, and from your other post, I think it's a wonderful thing your daughter wants to do her own blog. It's a lot to learn, and it's one of the best ways to channel her creativity. Congratulations on this big step!

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  20. Lovely scarf. Glad you explained the potato chip thing though!

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  21. Love the scarf. Great present idea :)

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  22. I love the choice of colour, it will go so well with so many other colours and so many other outfits. It looks great with the denim.

    I love the idea of a duck on your ceiling :) and I think that I'd hate to paint over it.

    Jan x

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  23. I love to see craft ideas from other bloggers, always so inspiring!
    www.blissfulsewing.blogspot.com

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  24. That is just beautiful! You did a great job. Your daughter has good taste in design. :) Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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