scarf ... tick!

Even though I started this scarf in winter, I have been slowly knitting away and finally finished it last night. It took five balls of wool - 4 ply Waikiwi (55% New Zealand Merino, 20% Nylon, 15% Alpaca, 10% Possum) - using 3 1/4 mm needles to knit hundreds of rows. Each row was about 85 stitches - give or take one or two! The result is a a lovely wide scarf in rust colours that is so very warm ...

The nice thing about long, wide scarves is the ability to also use them as a wrap, which I often do ...

Love the colours in this wool ... very autumnal.

Lessons learnt along the way - choose a bigger ply wool so you can use bigger knitting needles and get it done quicker! Actually, I really enjoyed this little project, I may progress to something more advanced next winter. I'd really like to make this little vest, here.

I hope you've been enjoying some time out with family, friends and a bit of crafting. I'll be back tomorrow or the next day with some sewing I've been doing.

Cheers!