Friday, August 20, 2010

That Off White Scarf Vest with the Bronze Stripe

Just a quick update;

It's been warm n humid here in NJ so there has not been a whole lot of knitting going on in the heat.

I did get one side of that white scarf vest finished. I tapered it almost to a point and then left three short (about an inch n a half in length) strips one of each. They are off white, bronze, off white, and each strip is five stitches wide. I'm not sure how I am going to fringe the three strips.

The other side is longer then the first side, that is intentional as I want one side longer to toss over the shoulder, scarf style (You want rules, consistancy, symmetry, forget it this is my creation, I doubt I'll ever follow anyone elses rules). I am not sure how I am going to finish the longer side yet. Perhaps one side with something intricate and the other with a plain straight knotted fringe? I'll see.

I like the way the irregular rib over the back turned out. It has a definite spinal look to it. The spinal effect would look very interesting in a snug blue sweater, perhaps with a single braid at the hem, tail style.
It would be very, "Avatar," looking!

I'll add a picture as soon as it's closer to being finished.

The cuff to cuff cardi is on the back burner again. It is too bulky to work on in this heat. I may get it finished to wear it by next summer.