Headband request

Morgan asked for a headband, sending me a few ideas of what she was looking for. I headed to Ravelry and found so many cute designs, but settled on the Whitney Headband. I had a skein of merino/alpaca blend in my stash that was perfect.

The biggest problem I had was finding a knitted flower. I read a few patterns and finally came up with my own flower pattern. I topped it off with a vintage button. Great don't you think?

Gail's Flower
worsted weight yarn, size 7 needle
Knitting is a little easier with circular needle
Cast off is a little easier with a crochet hook

Cast on 12 stitches
row 1: K front and back of each stitch (24 stitches)
row 2: Purl
row 3: K front and back of each stitch
row 4: Purl
row 5: K front and back of each stitch
row 6: Purl
row 7: K front and back or skip to row 9
row 8: Purl
row 9: K1, K front and back (repeat from K1)
row 10: Purl
Cast off with Russian cast off:
Purl 2, put on left needle P2 together
Purl 1 put on left needle P2 together

What have I been doing?

My sister told me "if you don't start putting some new stuff on your blog I'm going to stop checking it out." She's right. I have been knitting and not posting. Let's start with this beautiful scarf. I made one for a friend and loved it so much I made one for myself.

The pattern is Fiber Trends "Versatile Scarves" AC-32. It is has three different designs and written for three different weight yarns. I made the Basic Garter Stitch Scarf with one skein of Giselle from Classic Elite Yarns. It is a mohair, wool, and nylon blend purchased at Whippletree Yarn Shop in Woodstock, VT. I used a size 8 needle.

I find this pattern a close substitute for the Shawlette Pattern. I love the Shawlette Pattern, but it requires increases after a certain number of rows. I have a difficult time counting the rows so I tally each row, and that takes time. With the Fiber Trends scarf you increase every row. Easy! (Don's paintings in the background.)