Even though it's now officially Spring, the weather around here is still stuck in winter so I have a couple of last-minute winter items to present. I wish they were modeled shots but since it's been pouring here, I can't make my daughter model in the rain for me. Indoor shots, using an old faux suede jacket of mine, will have to do! This is the Lamar Scarf by Gale:
This reversible chunky braided scarf was so enjoyable to knit:
I knitted this on US #11 using Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Tweed that I stole from Matt's stash:
This was yarn that he picked out when we were in Boston last summer. It was just sitting there unused, so it was begging to be stolen from him!:
I also picked up yarn in Boston. In fact it's almost the same yarn that Matt picked. I chose this yarn, with my friend Sholeen, specifically to knit this project. Take a look at how beautiful Sholeen's version turned out:
I followed the pattern exactly and only ended up using 1 1/2 skeins of the 3 skeins of yarn that I purchased. I love how chunky Sholeen's turned out so I'm kicking myself for not following her modifications:
I knitted these on US #11 needles using Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande. So now I have to figure out what to make with the remaining yarn:
I think I need to do a little more blocking on the braided part so that it'll lay a bit flatter. This yarn is so unbelievable soft though!:
Mmmm, more winter whites! I especially love the Lamar scarf; it looks really cozy.
Posted by: MicheleLB | March 24, 2009 at 09:40 PM
The Lamar scarf looks great!
Posted by: Emilee | March 24, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Gorgeous scarves! Hehe..I'm just smiling at the fact you got the yarn from Matt's stash ;)
Posted by: Zonda | March 24, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I love big cuddly cream coloured knits for the cold! Had a giggle at the yarn 'begging to be stolen' though - isn't it all??? :D
Posted by: amanda | March 24, 2009 at 11:19 PM
your winter whites are really the best...deliciously wonderful scarfs...love the braided neckpiece! and great photography!!!
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | March 25, 2009 at 02:13 AM
hello Tiennie. I have been reading your blog for a while and love it! Gorgeous pictures and wonderful knits. You have really inspired me. Pipany in Cornwall, England x
Posted by: Pipany | March 25, 2009 at 02:36 AM
yummy scarves, they both look delicious!
Posted by: Marianne | March 25, 2009 at 03:50 AM
Lovely scarves! They both look so cozy.
How wonderful that your husband has a stash that you can steal from!
Posted by: Kirsten | March 25, 2009 at 03:56 AM
The scarves look so yummy and warm. Very pretty!
Posted by: Stacee | March 25, 2009 at 03:58 AM
these are both beautiful. winter white! i love it!
Posted by: sarah | March 25, 2009 at 04:11 AM
cool scarf!
Posted by: Bodil | March 25, 2009 at 04:52 AM
Gorgeous scarves!
Posted by: Renee | March 25, 2009 at 04:53 AM
Those scarves are gorgeous! But my fave is that braided one. WOW!! I would've never thought to do that with strips. Very creative of Teva.
Got enough yarn leftover for a Capitan hat! HEHE
Posted by: Rosi G. | March 25, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Deliciously cozy looking scarves!
Posted by: Andrea | March 25, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Both scarves are great! I love the braided one, it's always been on my v. long list of Think I Will Knit Someday.
Posted by: Mandy | March 25, 2009 at 05:09 AM
These are so pretty and classic! I need to make more accessories in muted colours instead of all the crazy variegated stuff I've got.
Posted by: Whistlepea | March 25, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Oh I love LOVE love them!
Posted by: Heidi | March 25, 2009 at 07:58 AM
beautiful scarves! i've added you on goodreads! :)
Posted by: mai | March 25, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Ooooh, I love that scarf. The yarn looks so unbelievably soft and luscious!
Posted by: Robin | March 25, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Lovely scarves, I do like the cabled one!
Posted by: Lin | March 25, 2009 at 08:56 AM
do you realize you've been knitting a lot of white, lately? ;D i love the braided cables scarf--it looks gorgeous in the white tweed!
Posted by: sophy | March 25, 2009 at 09:45 AM
oh, i love both of those. you pick out the best patterns!
Posted by: katie | March 25, 2009 at 10:21 AM
i love them both, tiennie.
scarves are truly my favorite accessory!!!!!
Posted by: leslie | March 25, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Your braided scarf is so different and beautiful. I actually prefer it not to be too chunky. Yours is just right. :)
Posted by: Kim | March 25, 2009 at 11:21 AM
www.librarything.com is great, too!
Posted by: Cabbage | March 25, 2009 at 12:03 PM
I love the Lamar. It looks super soft, too.
Posted by: Krissy | March 25, 2009 at 12:45 PM
oh the braided neckpiece is fabulous! i use goodreads too. that is when i remember to input what i'm reading...
Posted by: opal | March 25, 2009 at 01:05 PM
wow! as always, beautiful work!!
i think i may have to "start" a stash for my own husband. is it bad if he doesn't knit?
Posted by: sheepishone | March 25, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Beautiful!
I love goodreads. I love books almost as much as knitting, so I love browsing the booklists to find more books to read!
Posted by: emily | March 25, 2009 at 02:06 PM
soft scarves are the best. love the detail on both scarves. Yes, the weather isn't cooperating yet.
Keep warm!
Posted by: lucy | March 25, 2009 at 02:17 PM
LOVE the concept of that interwoven scarf! So original..
Posted by: little_lj | March 25, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Oh my, the braided scarf looks absolutely beautiful. I have never seen that pattern before. I am sure they will both keep you so warm in the cooler months too.
Posted by: sue | March 25, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Both of those scarves are so interesting! I especially love the look of the one from Teva Durham. However, I think the fact that the length is fixed (can't tighten or loosen it) would not bode well for regulating temperature, which I often accomplish with scarves.
Posted by: grumperina | March 25, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Those are both so pretty!! I must be sure to make something in a soft winter white yarn next fall! Just call me copycat.
Posted by: Suzy Girl | March 25, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Both scarfs look great & it looks like white is your current favorite. It's actually a great color & can match with most colors. Great work!
Posted by: Ann | March 25, 2009 at 04:34 PM
I like both of those, but I really like the reverse cable one. A pattern I hadn't seen yet! And what an idea to do those in white. Very nice!
Posted by: Rachel | March 25, 2009 at 05:15 PM
i've been wanting to make that teva's scarf for a very long time. it's nice to see someone actually made one. your's turned out great!
Posted by: vanessa | March 25, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Pretty scarves!
Posted by: Kristy | March 25, 2009 at 06:37 PM
LOVE your Lamar in alpaca- I've meant to do one for me in alpaca for months but never quite got around to it, the drapiness of the fiber is just lovely.
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | March 25, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Lovely textures!
Posted by: Pat K | March 25, 2009 at 07:48 PM
I love the creamy whites in this post. These scarves are really pretty. Does Matt notice when his stash is missing? ;)
Posted by: kim | March 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Those are both gorgeous!! Love the cables!! Perfect
Posted by: irishgirlieknits | March 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM
your two scarfs are lovely, and you will be a very cute couple, when you will have a walk together with your matching scarfs.
Have a nice week
Posted by: Marimi | March 26, 2009 at 05:48 AM
How do you find such patterns? They look so fun and different. Very pretty and I like the idea of white. I said the "idea" because with my 4 y.o., they'd end up a different color sooner rather than later if I made anything white.
Posted by: domesticshorthair | March 26, 2009 at 07:41 AM
These are gorgeous knits...how fun to have a husband to steal stash from. Does he steal yours? :) Your knitting is just meticulous. Thanks for all the inspiration you give. (Love your new header!)
Posted by: Lisa Q | March 26, 2009 at 07:43 AM
pretty!! love those scarves!!
Posted by: margaux | March 26, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Hey, those pretty scarfs match the color of the freaky Seattle morning snow fall yesterday. Maybe your next knit should be a pretty tank to help summon the warm-weather-Spring gods out of hiding. ;)
Posted by: Jodi | March 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Pea said come look at these and I am glad I did - I can almost feel them cosying around my neck now - beautiful work
Posted by: Sarah | March 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Both of these scarves are just beautiful! And I'm loving the white!
Posted by: Nonnahs | March 26, 2009 at 03:09 PM
I really like the Lamar scarf -- very cool pattern!
You do know that now that you've "stolen" from Matt's stash, you've opened the door in the other direction; right? :-)
Posted by: Dave | March 26, 2009 at 05:57 PM