warm necks
Tuesday, November 27, 2007Still don't know what to make those loved ones? How about something to keep their neck warm? For the gentleman who has everything, who is usually on call as a babysitter, who drops off coffee for you unexpectedly, how about a reversible cable scarf out of charmed. It will take 3 balls. I know it is a little pricey, but he is totally worth it. And, since you can't wait until Christmas to give it to him, just go ahead, give it to him early. (Yes, that would be my father-in-law.)
For all the others with cold necks? How about a neckwarmer out of scrumptious Malabrigo chunky. I really had no idea how wonderful this yarn was until miss Kim sent me a skein, along with a very cool button. Thank you so much, Kim! (There are a lot of neckwarmers being made over at Chronic Ennui and TLCknits.)
Not only did I make one for Libby, I also made one made for myself .
How about that for yardage? Two gifts out of one skein? Gotta love that! Super fast, super easy, and I can almost guarantee, it is quicker to knit than to photograph yourself wearing it.
And now, after looking at the other photos, I am off to move my button to make it tighter.
41 comments
I love those neckwarmers! That might be just the thing for using up small bits of yarn when I'm getting down to the wire on my yarn fast...
ReplyDeletebeautiful - all of them! i bet you father in law is toasty with that little number. he sounds like the best!
ReplyDeleteoh I have some chunky, a whole skein What pattern did you use?
ReplyDeletenevermind I found it
ReplyDeleteOoooh!! @ " quicker to knit than to photograph yourself wearing it"
ReplyDeleteI can't wait! I have 2 skeins of the Malabrigo Velvet Grape just waiting on that neckwarmer pattern!
That Kim is so sweet!
of course i love the neckwarmers, but really?! a father-in-law who does all of that? could he maybe, pretty please, start a tutorial for other father-in-laws? not that mine's not great, but really?! coffee delivery??
ReplyDeleteThe cabled scarf is quite beautiful and the new owner is, I'm sure, very deserving. Your neckwarmers are so delightful that I've added the pattern to my queue - also to be made from Malabrigo :o)
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great father-in-law! Your admiration for him is so touching. It reminds me of how my grandfather used to dote on my little brother and sister and hang out with my mom (his daughter-in-law). That scarf is lovely -- can I possibly squeeze in another project?
ReplyDeleteThe neckwarmers look fabulous -- especially with Libby's coat. Twins!
Those really make nice gifts. It's nice to whip up something so fast.
ReplyDeleteAll are fabulous! Thank you for the link to the neckwarmer - I like the quick factor this offers:)
ReplyDeleteThose are all great - I'll have to keep that idea for our Autumn!!
ReplyDeleteSO soft looking!! Malabrigo Chunky is a joy to behold...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! The scarf for your father-in-law is very classic. Very nice. LOVE the neck warmer too! I had to bookmark that pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
beautiful! those neck warmers are such a beautiful color.
ReplyDeleteI really like your Father-in-Law scarf. Which pattern is it? Keanalee (who is apparently much smarter than I am) found it, but I can't. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThe neckwarmer is a great idea! Often a scarf is really bulky inside my jacket and I get hot in the car and take it off, then freeze when I go out again.
ReplyDeletevery nice projects. I am lovin' that orange!!!
ReplyDeleteAll those necks, so stylishly warmed, it simply makes my heart go pitter-pat!
ReplyDeleteThat big pink button is fabulous!
Love those neckwarmers - I have it in my ravelry queue ;)
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is beautiful, guess your FIL loves it.
Both of your knits are gorgeous, the neckwarmer looks good on!
ReplyDeleteI JUST knit that exact neckwarmer from that exact pattern! Were you that fly on my wall the other day?!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe scarf and neckwarmers look great....but I'm crying over your father-in-law! Oh how I wished I had one like that. It's the holiday season so I'm not gonna go there, but let's just say in our family it's the woman's (or in my FIL's language "the girl's) DUTY to get the coffee... ALWAYS! You are so lucky!
ReplyDeleteThose neckwarmers are great. I made that pattern as well as a baby cabled rib one I found on Ravelry that looks so cute I keep it on once I've come inside.
ReplyDeleteOh, great! Now I might have to add these neckwarmers to the Christmas knitting list on account of your beautiful FO's!! You are in so much trouble. :)
ReplyDelete2 out of one skein!! wow!!!! super cute!
ReplyDeleteWay cute! I love malabrigo. :) And what a thoughtful FIL.
ReplyDeleteWow, a cashmere scarf?! I'm so jealous!! And those cables look stylish without being fussy.
ReplyDeleteLove the neckwarmers too... I have a couple of random skeins in my stash that would do.
What great FOs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful neckwarmers!
ReplyDeletewow, what a sweet FIL! dang, that yarn is so expensive but i bet it feels fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI have been watching those neck warmers pop up all over the place, thy are so cute, so practical and none of the bulk of a scarf! Love em!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Pitch is very happy with his new scarf. I can almost see the big smile on his face.
ReplyDeleteNot only is Malabrigo one of my all-time fave yarns . . but a neck warmer would be SO awesome! And yes, I think I could use one here in Florida . . . a scarf is a bit out of place, but sometimes it -does- get cold enough. Thanks and . . it's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI am on a little knitting project binge right now and I love these little neckwarmers! Also, the new One Skein book has a couple good ones, too. I love that colorway you used!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great father-in-law! How sweet...
I love them all - especially the neck warmers. I'm inspired by you, yet again... :)
ReplyDeletethe neckwarmers sound wonderful as gifts. your FIL is a joy and sounds well-deserving of his scarf. now i must find the pattern. i just happen to have two skeins of malabrigo chunky.
ReplyDeleteI keep reading/hearing about that yarn... I'm going to have to try some soon! Looks very cozy!
ReplyDeleteHappy knitting-
ali
I love the "charming" scarf!
ReplyDeleteI love your "charming" scarf!
ReplyDeleteI love love LOVE Malabrigo Chunky. I have been using it for Christmas gifts and I must say, I feel like making an over sized blanket out of it I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteThose neckwarmers are so clever and they look so nice and warm.
I really REALLY love that coat. Is that Libbys?
Gorgeous scarf and neckwarmers. The scarf looks so comforting, such a lovely squashy pattern and yarn.
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