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to A.E. Houseman. Sit among the cherry trees wearing this fabulous scarf of Rowan denim! A number of folks have been knitting this pattern from Classic Elite Fierfly yarn, and the original features an interesting knit-purl texture. I have been coveting their lovely scarves, but knew that I really couldn't get away with wearing one, at least long enough to avoid getting beaten up walking down the street. So, the challenge: re-invent the Fierfly in another yarn, maybe do some pattern tweeking to perform a fashion sex-change. Voila! Lovely woman's scarf becomes groovy man's scarf. I nixed the stitch pattern and worked the triangle in plain stockinette, chose Rowan Denim (colorway: Memphis) for a heavier, drapier more masculine look. What I particularly like about his piece is the fascinating fringe made by unraveling the first few stitches of the chevron. Those of you who are still in the process of knitting, might be a bit worried about the unraveling. No worries. Knitting won't unravel sideways, only down, and that's the way you need it to do. When you bind off the final three stitches, make sure you have only the edge stitches remaining, and start pulling the stitches apart. It's ratty and and it's terrific! I can not wait to wear this thing come fall with my leather bomber jacket. How long does it take to make? If you're diligent, only a couple days. Major, and I mean major Christmas gift potential here folks. To do it up in Denim takes 4 balls, a bit over 300 yards or so. It's a good "take along" project because all you're making is a stockinette chevron, but as soon as you put it on, you'll be making a fashion statement. Start yours today! Make 12 or more.
to A.E. Houseman. Sit among the cherry trees wearing this fabulous scarf of Rowan denim! A number of folks have been knitting this pattern from Classic Elite Fierfly yarn, and the original features an interesting knit-purl texture. I have been coveting their lovely scarves, but knew that I really couldn't get away with wearing one, at least long enough to avoid getting beaten up walking down the street. So, the challenge: re-invent the Fierfly in another yarn, maybe do some pattern tweeking to perform a fashion sex-change. Voila! Lovely woman's scarf becomes groovy man's scarf. I nixed the stitch pattern and worked the triangle in plain stockinette, chose Rowan Denim (colorway: Memphis) for a heavier, drapier more masculine look. What I particularly like about his piece is the fascinating fringe made by unraveling the first few stitches of the chevron. Those of you who are still in the process of knitting, might be a bit worried about the unraveling. No worries. Knitting won't unravel sideways, only down, and that's the way you need it to do. When you bind off the final three stitches, make sure you have only the edge stitches remaining, and start pulling the stitches apart. It's ratty and and it's terrific! I can not wait to wear this thing come fall with my leather bomber jacket. How long does it take to make? If you're diligent, only a couple days. Major, and I mean major Christmas gift potential here folks. To do it up in Denim takes 4 balls, a bit over 300 yards or so. It's a good "take along" project because all you're making is a stockinette chevron, but as soon as you put it on, you'll be making a fashion statement. Start yours today! Make 12 or more. 
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