Aug
30

They can’t all be winners.

So apparently, attempting the mobius cast on for the first time while riding in the passenger’s seat of a car, may not be the best laid plans of mice and men. As I mentioned before, I started working on Cat Bordhi’s mobius scarf while driving to Houston a couple of weeks ago. When you finish her awesome cast on it’s really important to lay it down on a flat surface and check to make sure that the circ cord only has ONE cross in it. I did do this, I swear, except that I had to use my lap instead of a table and apparently that didn’t so much work for me. As I was knitting, I thought something looked strange but because mobius pieces are knit from the middle outwards and I had never worked this way before, I wasn’t sure. Soooo, I finished my scarf but instead of one twist I have at least three. Doh! The FO actually still looks fairly pretty except that the twisted area looks vaguely like a wrung out wash cloth.

I keep playing around with different ways to wear it–it kind of works if I wear half of the scarf on one shoulder and let it cross over my chest, much like one would a purse strap in the middle of a busy crowd. I don’t know–I may end up steeking it and turning it into something else. We’ll see.
I’ve been a little quieter than usual over the past week because I’m on a time crunch to get this little how-to book done. I’ve been sitting in front of my laptop forever which is where I’ll remain for the the next two weeks. That said, I would love some break-time distractions in the form of a WIP roll call. What are you working on? C’mon, I showed you (some of mine), you show me yours! What pattern(s) are you working off of? What yarns are you using? Inquiring minds wanna know!

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15 Responses to “They can’t all be winners.”

  2. KnitXcorE

    the yarn you used is extra sassy! i
    My WiP’s:
    -Fetching (from knitty.com) in a hand-dyed kona superwash

    -Knucks (also from knitty) in Rowan’s Cashsoft DK

    -Moderne Log Cabin Blanket from MDK in Elann.com’s Sonata

    I just made a WIP post on my Blog if you want to see pic’s 🙂

  5. Pam

    I LOVE the color for your mobius scarf! My fav WIP right now is a crochet cardi with a chunky cable panel, in a coral color, of my own design.

  6. fig

    Yep. My first Moebius scarf had two twists–must try again! I think yours is yummy! WIP’s–lots of socks (5 different ones), Woodsy Baby, & a couple of sweaters.

  7. Terri

    Nothing too facinating. I have one WIP (shame on me) a basic 2 rectangle poncho with some yarn I grabbed at the craft store. I also have a future WIP I’m slowing spinning on my spindle. Not sure what that will become… maybe my own mobius!

  8. Jeanette

    I love the colors in your moebius, Vickie and wish we could see a photo of you wearing it! Its beautiful.

    I’m working on a second proto-type of a self-designed sweater – something to throw on over a tank as fall is coming with a big wide open V neck (seems to be a look for the fall that I keep seeing in stores).

  10. Rachel

    I want to make a “pashmina shawl” with bernat satin in black, and maybe a little white thrown in. I am basically at the forming a picture in my mind phase! It’s going to be rainy here in the northeast so I’ll probably get a lot done.

  11. Teri

    Right now I have so many WIP its ridiculous. I have 3 purses that I am crocheting, a pair of socks, 2 scarves and an afghan. I need to get off this darn computer and get busy…LOL I will be giving updates on my projects on my blog. Teri’s Fiber Arts & Textiles.

  14. Vanessa

    Just goes to show we all make mistakes and sometimes a good one ! I think it is gorgeous! I just purchased my needles , not sure what yarn to use yet for the Mobius. The best show yet!
    I am working on Blueberry Waffles sock pattern with Trekking yarn! Will post pictures when done
    http://www.butterflyjo.blogspot.com