I do! I do!
The fabulous Carrieknits sent me a skein of Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky. I set it on my dresser for a while and felt how soft it was. That could only last so long before I just had to knit it up! This was such a fun, easy knit. I knit most of it on a golf course while Greg was golfing! I love this scarf. It’s so soft and slinky.
Ooh aah.
Look at that rib pattern.
One last picture.
Project Info
Pattern: Misti Chunky Ribs and Ruffles Scarf
Yarn: Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky in grey. One skein.
Needles: US 13 Denise circs.
Dimensions: 2 1/2″ (not the ruffles) x 51″
Pattern Modifications: None
Time to knit: two days
I went on a job interview Monday that went exceptionally well. The staffing agency told me it was between another girl and myself. I hope to the stars above that I get this job. I don’t know how to handle it if I don’t.
In other good news, I’m going to Florida for two weeks in July. My former employer is flying me out, getting me a rental car, and paying me to train someone. Apparently the person they hired to replace me isn’t working out. I’m so excited! I’ll get to go to the baby shower of a childhood friend, meet my neice, visit my family, and celebrate my mom’s birthday with her! I’m even excited to visit my old LYS. The only downside is that Greg won’t be able to go. 
I’ve been tagged by Carrieknits to do the birthday meme. The rules are to go to Wikipedia and type in your birthday month and day only. Then post 3 events, 2 births and one holiday that occurred on your birthday, then tag 5 friends.
My birthday: November 6
Events:
- 1860 – U.S. presidential election: Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th President of the United States, the first Republican to hold that office. Elections on my birthday, what a political baby!
- 1913 – Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa. We’re a peaceful bunch.
- 1975 - The Sex Pistols play their first concert at St. Martin’s School of Art in London. Rock on!
Births:
- 1854 – John Philip Sousa, American composer (d. 1932)
- 1970 – Ethan Hawke, American actor
Holiday
- Finnish Swedish Heritage Day and an official flag day I’m part Finnish!
I’m not going to tag anyone. Do it if you want though, it’s fun!
13 Comments
June 27, 2007 at 2:57 pm
Love the scarf!! Thanks for linking that pattern….I might just have to make that!! I love alpaca!
Keeping my fingers crossed for the job interview for you! And what great news about going home to Florida…a little work and lots of play!!
June 27, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Love the scarf! I especially like the little ruffles at the end. By the way, I just finished knitting a scarf recently. So you’re not the only one to think scarf in the summer!
Good luck with the job interview! I hope you get it. And what a fun meme – I’ve never done a meme, but I might have to try that one.
June 27, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Lovely scarf! The pattern really brings out the yarn’s structure and vice versa… perfect!
June 27, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Lovely scarf!!! Thank you for the link! I have a skein of this and will definately make it!
Have a great trip!
June 27, 2007 at 7:26 pm
Oooo…what a great idea for Chunky alpaca!
Have fun in America’s Wang. I’ll be up here making farting noises.
June 27, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Very nice! Love the ruffles!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you on the job! I’m sure you’ll get it.
June 27, 2007 at 11:00 pm
That’s so funny. I love the scarf, it’s way cute, simple with a little ruffle on the end. Good luck on the job & have fun in Florida!
June 28, 2007 at 8:40 am
that scarf looks sooooo soft. I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!
June 28, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Cute Scarf. Good luck on the job!
I haven’t switched to summer knits at all yet. I’m still making sweaters and have a wool hat in the plans.
June 28, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Yay for summer scarves, the ruffles are cute as heck. Bring it to FL, it’s freezing here
So cool, you get to see your family and get paid for it – not a bad day’s work :0)
June 29, 2007 at 8:27 am
The scarf came out great! Looks like a real winner!
July 10, 2007 at 2:36 pm
pretty scarf! Love it. Nicely done.
August 5, 2007 at 1:23 am
I really love the ruffles.