There was some nice things to look at...

Well, last week was a complete write-off, cumulating on Saturday morning when the coffee pot boiled over all over the counters and floors, making a huge mess! And me still in my pyjama’s, dearly needing just a single cup to get going!

So what makes us smile and feel oh! so much better? Well the FO's I made for Xmas presents should have done the trick, but the camera went all weird (did I tell you I'm having that kind of week?) and the pics are gone, so I'll have to do a re-takes!

Still the knitted socks in Crush were big hit and stayed on the reicpeints feet all day: Soft and oh so cosy! Made from Moda Dea Sassy Stripes (yes, this is just the thing to use sturdy acrylics on).

I did promise you the pattern for the Oh La La! Parisian Style Ruffled Scarf, so here it is:

Knitting Level: Easy

Materials:

Approx. 300yds of:

Worsted Weight Hidden Touch Natural Yarn & Mill Mohair

or Patons Merino Classic Wool, or Lion Brand Wool-Ease, or equivalent Worsted Weight Yarn

120cm 4.5mm cable needles (you will need a very long cable needle to accommodate the many stitches on the finished edge for this scarf)

Gauge: not important, approx. 18sts = 10cm (4in.)

Abbreviations:

yo = yarn over: Bring yarn to front of work and lay over needle as you k the next st.

st(s) = stitch(es)

Directions:

Cast on 100 stitches using your favourite method.

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Purl 1, yo* Repeat to end. (200 sts)

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: Knit

Row 6: Repeat R2 (400 sts)

Row 7, 8, and 9: Repeat Row 3, 4, and 5

Row 10: Repeat Row 2 (800 sts)

Row 11, 12, and 13: Repeat Row 3, 4, and 5

Row 14: Repeat R2 (1600 sts)

Row 15, and 16: Repeat Row 3, and 4

Row 17: Cast off loosely using your favourite method. Weave in ends.

Note: This scarf can be made with a wider ruffle by continuing in pattern from R14 until ruffle is as wide as desired, and cast off.

Finishing: Blocking with a steam iron set to appropriate setting for yarn type is required to open lace work in ruffles. Blocking with pins or wires is not a suitable blocking method for this project.

This scarf is perfect when worn with a lovely matching knitted French Beret in a pattern of your choice! Enjoy!

You are free to copy this pattern for personal use, but I please tell me if you do, and send me a pic would you? And if you are really happy with it, head over to the Yarn Harlot and make a wee contribution to Knitters Without Borders and show the love!

There are more gift-y knits in the queue to show you, but I’ll show more of them next time. That is all for now.

Knit on…..

Kate