last minute knitted gift

Sunday, May 8th, 2005 | accessories, finished object, knitting

So originally I was going to give my mom my Charlotte’s Web – I’ve only worn it once, after all. But I decided against that at the last moment and decided to knit a triangular scarf out of the Hand Maiden Silk/Cashmere I bought at the Frolic. So….

11:30 pm. Casting on.

12:00 am. Six inches done.

1:30 am. After CSI and some other random TV-watching, I’m almost done, sort of.

2:10 am. Bind off take one.

2:30 am. Bind off take two – sewn bind off.

2:40 am. Blocking – using blocking wires!

In the light of the morning…all done.

Laura’s Last Minute Kercheif
Materials:
1 skein Hand Maiden 2-ply silk and cashmere (300 m/50 g) or 200-250 m of laceweight yarn
1 set 6 mm (US 10) needles

With yarn doubled, cast on three stitches.
Every row: slip 1 pwise with yarn in front, knit to last stitch, yarn over, knit 1.
Repeat row until you’re almost out of yarn/time/patience.
Bind off using a stretchy bind off.
Block and you’re done!

6 Comments to last minute knitted gift

1 rachel m
May 8, 2005

is beautiful, dude. i’ve got some lovely baby loop mohair on the way destined to become a very similar shawl. my first thought was for my mum, but i know she’d never wear it.

2 erin
May 8, 2005

That is such a pretty, pretty scarf with lovely edging. I’m sure your mum will love it. Thanks for posting the pattern. This will be perfect for gifts!

3 Leslie - knitting therapist
May 8, 2005

Yay Laura! When I saw you today, I had no idea you had already been so productive!!
And, Yay for blocking wires!
When I made the lace shawl for my niece’s wedding, they saved my life.
Let me know how it goes with Gemini and the wheel.

4 Juulie
May 9, 2005

Blocking does amazing work. Love looking at your step by step progress shots.

5 Vicki
May 9, 2005

Easy enough. How big is yours? Hehe, your kerchief that is

6 charmaine
May 11, 2007

ok i know it’s like 2 yrs after you posted this, but you are saving my life right now. mother’s day, hello! i have some handmaiden silk i have intended to use for my mother for too long.