I was in Libertys a month or so ago and Sharon was knitting this fantastic scarf, there were a number of us there and we pretty much all sat there oohing and ahhing over her knitting. Now, we are all fairly seasoned knitters and oh and ah over knitting a lot. But this was different, it was stunning. She was using a pattern she had found online and the Debbie Bliss maya yarn in shade 07. And I cannot begin to tell you how lovely it was. We all begged to get a copy of the pattern and Sharon duly told us how to get it.
So of course, as we left Liberty that day, I rushed over the road (dragging my sister who doesn't knit and was getting a little 'yarned out' by then) to John Lewis and snatched some Maya off the shelf. I have to admit that I used the same colour as Sharon but I think that this varigated yarn is likely to show the stitch of the scarf best.
Here is my beautiful scarf. On me with brand new hair cut - very short and low maintenance :)
It really is that nice. The detail of the stitch is truly beautiful and I think that it shows off the different colours of the yarn beautifully.
Hiya,
Just come across your blog and wanted to say what a gorgeous scarf!
How many skeins did it take?
Cheers,
Anna x
Posted by: Anna at May 18, 2005 02:56 PMYes, it is absolutely beautiful and as a fairly new knitter (left handed at that) tried and tried to get that pattern down and it looks nothing like yours. It just looked like a jumbled mess actually. Boy do I need help...
Signed Envious Linda
Yes, it is absolutely beautiful and as a fairly new knitter (left handed at that) tried and tried to get that pattern down and it looks nothing like yours. It just looked like a jumbled mess actually. Boy do I need help...
Signed Envious Linda
Yes, it is absolutely beautiful and as a fairly new knitter (left handed at that) tried and tried to get that pattern down and it looks nothing like yours. It just looked like a jumbled mess actually. Boy do I need help...
Signed Envious Linda
I love your scarf...it's fun to see that everyone feels the same as I do. Knitters love this scarf because it's different and shows off the yarn so well. I'm thinking it's about time I made another one! I'm glad you had fun with it!
Posted by: Stacey at January 14, 2005 05:15 PMLove the new hair!
I made myself the very same scarf! I loved the pattern and the yarn. Must give it away so I can make myself another!
Posted by: Phyl at January 13, 2005 08:52 PMlove the scarf and love the hair! very mod.
Posted by: D R E W at January 13, 2005 03:03 PMThanks for the link to the scarf pattern. I was interested to see you working on it at Liberty's and I think it's just the thing for some variegated wool/alpaca that a friend sent me from Virginia.
I think the bear looks like a boy - how about calling him Hank?
Posted by: Brigid at January 13, 2005 02:36 PMI've been wondering what the Maya looks like so this was absolutely fantastic to see how it turns out. Very beautiful. Thanks for the post.
Posted by: paula k at January 13, 2005 02:28 AMahah! I admired that pattern very much at libertys, and now realise that Sharon had already emailed me the photo and link. Looks MUCH better in real life (though pretty good on the monitor too).
Dawn :)
Posted by: dawn at January 12, 2005 10:58 PMGreat minds think alike ! I knitted the exact same scarf from "sheep in the city" in the same shade of Maya for a friend at Christmas - then broke my heart when I actually had to give it away as it was SO gorgeous. You look fab in it :0)
Posted by: Heather at January 12, 2005 07:37 PMoh my goodness amelia, that is GORGEOUS. I wasnt fascinated by the yarn when Ihad a 5 second look at it, but seeing taht makes me want to drool
and yeah so jealous that you can look so good in such low maintenance hair!!
Posted by: stinkerbell at January 12, 2005 05:39 PMi've been looking at that pattern a lot lately, dreaming of knittin' it... love the haircut. short & sweet. don't see the point of longer hair frankly. :)
Posted by: carolyn at January 12, 2005 04:51 PMLove that scarf! You've done it again...this will be the second scarf that you've made that I now want to make, too. It looks great on you. Now I have another perfect scarf pattern/present for someone (or maybe myself)! Thanks!
Posted by: Liz at January 12, 2005 04:32 PMI love that scarf, it looks beautiful. I just happen to have some Manos in my stash, maybe I'll find time to make one for myself!
Posted by: kerrie at January 11, 2005 10:26 PMAmelia, that is such a gorgeous scarf!!! I have been looking for a stitch pattern for a manos scarf for a while--a group of some friends all picked the same manos colorway for a scarf, and I've knitted up three, all in different stitch patterns. So I was looking for a neat one for me, and you've found it! Thanks!
-Leslie
Gorgeous scarf - thanks for the link. Love the new banner too.
Posted by: Carol at January 11, 2005 05:07 PMWhat a beautiful scarf!
Posted by: Erika at January 11, 2005 04:51 PMHappy New Year!!
I will ooohh and aaahhh again, it is absolutely gorgeous!
I want one too, but am on a strict yarn diet... too bad my LYS has just started stocking maya....I'll keep you posted!!
Love
K
Fabulous!
Posted by: Wendy at January 11, 2005 12:37 PMHi Amelia
I love the scarf - really beautiful colours. That pattern has been on my list of things to do for a while now. You've inspired me to get on and do it!
Posted by: Mary at January 11, 2005 10:40 AMwow, it's beautiful! i love the colours of the yarn, too.
btw, your hair looks great!
Posted by: kris at January 11, 2005 10:15 AMHi Amelia - I really love the scarf. I'm sure it will keep you very cosy in this windy weather. If I had a scarf like that I would be looking at the stitching all the time and really marvelling at it. Clever you. The new banner at the top of your blog looks good too.
Sarah x
Posted by: Sarah Murray at January 11, 2005 10:01 AM