just enough...

Ruffles, that is.



I finished the Just Enough Ruffles scarf this week - love. Loved every stitch of Malabrigo - gosh, that stuff is like crack. This was inspired by this pretty version - thanks Kim, for another winner! I must admit the silly thing was tedious - I mean bind off 600 stitches? That's insane. I relish the instant gratification project of course - and while this was kind of a quick one - egads, 600 stitches - insane. It is blocking as I type - it's going in the holiday gift pile...I'm really not sure if I can part with it.



I just had to show two pictures - isn't my model just a sweetie? I think I may be growing a *Through-the-Loops-worthy model*. Her daughters (and son for that matter) are knit model rockstars. My eldest was only too happy to "not look at the camera" for an artsy shot. She also asked, "can you teach me to knit, again?" Oh my word, why yes. I. can. She really caught on quickly last time we tried but kind of pooped out - however her third grade teacher is tempting her by starting a "crochet club" at school - so she wants to take the show on the road, I am pretty stoked about it. I think I love this teacher - she has moved up to #1 on my "who-will-get-a-knitted-treat-for Christmas list". Hey, I know a ruffled scarf I could give her...

Also got some MadelineTosh silk lace as part of the Magnolia Society - I am not a lace knitter - but oh, a Hanami from this, swoon. (and I complained about binding off 600 stitches, I should be ashamed...)