With over 5,700 projects, no one could ever say that Reyna isn’t popular! I bought a skein of KnitCircus Trampoline Yarn in color Mischief Managed and really didn’t know what to do with it. Thought I would try a Reyna.
It took almost all of my yarn. I did something different and don’t know if I should have. Instead of starting the mesh with YO, k1, I started with YO, k2tog, and placed the spare k1 at the center. This was so I could be inserting the tip of my needle into the knit stitch, not the YOs, on k2togs. It makes a stronger line. Putting the YO to the left of the knit stitch in a k2tog (or to the right in SSKs) creates a ropey appearance. But my method also created a strong angle away from the center that is not in the original.
Compare to the original:
Not sure it matters to anybody!! Including moi! 😉
The tassels were made from old yarn in my stash: Handmaiden Fine Yarn, which has a very crimped appearance. I thought the tassels would look fuller with the crimpy yarn. I do like it!!
PS to Chloe: Thanks for the nice comments, but this is just not “fair worthy!” Fair too simple to get anywhere in the judging, but I am glad you like it. I just hoped that the design would work with the yarn and I think it did. Thanks!!
PS to Marlys: Marlys asked specifically how I changed the mesh pattern, so here it is:
Original Mesh Row 1: k2, yo, k1, *yo, k2tog* until marker, yo, slm, k1 (center st), *yo, ssk* until 3 sts remain, yo, k1, yo, k2
My Mesh Row 1: k2, *yo, k2tog* until marker, yo, k1, yo, slm, k1 (center st), yo, k1, *yo, ssk* until 2 sts remain, yo, k2
Row 2 mesh was knit as the original pattern.
What a wonderful tip. I am so happy to learn an alternative that makes a less-likely-to-screw-up knitting experience. You are really the boss of your knitting, Susan. Love both scarves, but yours is really a spectacular use of that particular skein of yarn. How did you know that all that netting would soften the transition between those distinctly different, non-gradient colors? Hope this goes in next year’s Fair contest.
Comment by Chloe — September 9, 2017 @ 10:26 am
This has been in my library for ages, and I finally made it last week. I wish I could tell you the yarn, but it was donated without a label. Still, it’s a lovely grey and light pink variegation, and it will go to a silent auction event. I hope someone loves it.
I love your color sequence!
Comment by Karen — September 9, 2017 @ 3:01 pm
As a novice,I.e. Not very good knitter, could you give more detailed instructions as to how you changed the pattern? It is very lovely.
Comment by Marlys m — September 9, 2017 @ 10:02 pm
All I can say is “OMG!” Bring it on Thurs. PULLEEZE!
Comment by Kathy W. — September 9, 2017 @ 10:38 pm
Lovely scarf; lovely idea. Both the original and your version are beautiful.
Comment by Sherry B. — September 13, 2017 @ 7:32 am
I love the Reyna I made. Now I want another one. Your colors give it a fresh look. Will check out your adjustment next time. Thanks.
Comment by Mimi @ TheGrandmotherGig — September 13, 2017 @ 7:44 am
You are such an enabler! I have this on the needles in this exact yarn!!
Comment by Lee Cockrum — September 16, 2017 @ 7:16 pm
Just beautiful Susan! Missed you last Thursday – hope you are feeling better! I won’t be there this Thursday because I will be in DC for a wedding, but please bring it the week later. Might have to put it on my list…
BTW – I made it to the Fair this year on the last day!!!! Had to go specifically to see Little Darcy :). Saw all the your ribbons and Kim’s beautiful Grand prize winner! You guys are awesome!!!
Comment by nadine L. — September 18, 2017 @ 11:54 am