I worked up a prototype square in the new cotton, both so I could see what it was like to work with and how it worked up.
Prototype square
This square is 2.75” wide and it would take 256 of them to make a decent cloth for my tiny table. But I really don’t know if this is the motif I would use - it has the advantage of simplicity. However, since the yarn colors are rabidly neutral, I suspect that the motif design could do with a little spicing up.
In any case, the cotton works up nicely and has a lovely feel - enough body not to be limp, but soft and pleasant to the hand. It even has a very slight sheen which - even in this color - is most appealing. I’m going to enjoy working with this stuff.
Scarf progress
The scarf is coming along. It’s long enough now so that last night I could wrap it around my neck for a while to see how my skin would feel about the wool. Happily, my skin likes it just fine - thinks it’s nice and warm and plenty soft enough. I don’t know why it didn’t occur to me to try this with the first Waterspun scarf. Perhaps some dark, hidden corner of my mind knew it was going to be given away after all…
I think we’re going to try and catch a matinee of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow this afternoon. I have serious affections for the days of pulp science fiction and the old Flash Gordon-type serials and this looks like it would be tremendous fun. I’ll let you know :)
In the meantime, Happy Friday!
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the work on your ‘prototype’ motif is just wonderful- even tension, no lumps and bumps to be seen- the same goes for that mouth-watering scarf- if i was wearing a hat, i’d tip it to you in awe of your skills-
the very thought of doing 2 jillion squares then weaving in ends and then joining boggles my mind- i’m working on the bear thingy i showed you the pic of and it only has about a dozen separate ‘bits’ to put together- even that number has me snarling and feeling very put upon-
an afternoon at the movies should be quite nice- reviews of that film have made it sound like a fun view- have a good time and
stay happy-
Barb - Thanks for your very kind comments. I’m not big on weaving in ends myself, but I found a tip here that helps me a lot. Have you seen it? It combines finishing the square with weaving in the ends and takes the sting out of both. Very useful technique!
I’d love to see your bear blanket; I bet it’s just adorable!
Definitely check in with a review of the movie if you catch it - I’ve been drooling over the coming attractions.
I love your stash enhancement, by the way - I think I need some Brittany DPNs too! Why, lookee here ....I still have B-day cash to spend. ::wink::: Thanks for giving me the idea. hehehe
That scarf is lookin’ awesome! It reminds me that winter is coming up and scarves are fun. And you are a more patient person than I to make a tablecloth out of that many squares. Go for it!
Bron - There will definitely be a review forthcoming :) And definitely go for the Brittanys - these are a great thing to have in your <strike>arsenal</strike> inventory!
Laura - I dunno if patience is quite the right word. I could never do a large cloth in one piece; to me, that requires patience.
And you’re right - scarves are fun and this one is funner than most I’ve done previously. The cables take a bit of doing so it doesn’t hop on and off the needles in a couple of days, but they look so sharp that they’re worth the effort :)
Great progress on the scarf. The cables are stricking in that color. I can’t wait for the pics of the whole ensemble. 
Thanks Maureen :) I’ve been thinking, now that I’ve got the DPNs, there’s no reason to put off the mittens any longer - except I haven’t quite figured out yet how I’m going to work the cable in. I’m determined to do it though :)
The scarf is absolutely lovely. Enjoy the movie!
Thanks Theresa. I’ll be posting the pattern eventually. The movie was interesting, but there’ll be more on that later :)
Mmm, the more I see of your pink scarf, the more I like it (and I liked it a *lot* when I first saw it). Your sample square is incredibly neat and even - how do you manage it?
I have no idea Pam - just luck? I’ve been crocheting for more than 30 years so just sheer, damned repitition probably accounts for it :)
