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Heehee.
The Boteh scarf first. Neat design, neat outcome.
And the specs:
Yarn: Patons Kroy sock in Blazing Blue that Rosi sent me, 2 full skeins (mine have only 192 yds, not the 203 as currently advertised). I liked working with it, it felt nice and squishy.
Hook: Clover Takumi 4.00mm bamboo from Vicki
Pattern: Boteh scarf by Kathy Merrick, from Interweave Crochet Spring 2007
Time: 2 days (took longer because I had to redo the edging when I realised the spacing I was using would leave me short of yarn before I finished)
Size: 5″ x 96″
Extra #1 The pattern has errata, but if you just follow the chart, that shouldn’t be a problem at all.
#2 Boteh is supposed to mean a bouquet of leaves or something, but it reminds me of how we drew plaits as kids.
#3 This is meant as a surprise gift for someone.
#4 I did only 15 motifs overall, refer to yarn shortage. But it’s a very good size anyway. That’s the best part about scarves, I suppose!
#5 I hate these three words: Pick up evenly!!! I never seem to get the count right.
Now here’s the Beret:
Yarn: GGH Aspen, in pink (the website calls it mauve), one skein.
Needles: Denise #8, not strictly 5mm
Pattern: Rollin’ Beret by Woolly Wormhead (scroll down). Nice and quick and easy 😀 Somehow I chose to do it in the same colour a similar colour to the one that Ruth made hers in.
Time: Overnight
Size: 5″ x 96″
Extra #1 I have a doubt about the finished product (size-wise), but until this reaches its recipient, I am not voicing those. But otherwise, a good, satisfying knit 🙂
Here’s how much yarn I was left with after finishing the edging on the Boteh:
Cutting it very fine!
