theraineysisters knitting and so much more

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for the kind words about my friend, Pam.  Means a lot!!

I just finished Riverfront, a unique and fun scarf project, designed by my friend Scott Rohr (co-owner of The Yarnery).  The scarf was part of the ongoing Progressive East End Project (aka PEEP) hosted by yarn shops on the east side of the Twin Cities.  In typical times, people would travel from shop to shop to gather the yarn for the project.  This year, they had to do things differently, and did a multi-clue virtual KAL.  Each shop put together a kit and made the announcement – BOOM!  Kits sold out immediately.  But, I snagged a Yarnery kit.  Yay!  You can knit this without a kit.  It takes one large skein (~80 grams)and 6 minis of 20 grams each, in sockweight.  The kit used Malabrigo Sock.

I of course used my No End Stripes techniques and only had the bind off tail to weave in.  I did full Russian joins when the color transitions were high contrast and simple splicing when the changes were less abrupt.

Riverfront shows the undulating profile of the river that runs through the Twin Cities., the mighty Mississippi.  At least I assume that’s the river that inspired Scott!!  This blocking picture shows the scarf in its entirety:

Yep, it’s all short rows!  Simple garter stitch W&T short rows.

Some people said they ran out of some colors.  I was worried about the purple, so I substituted Abril for the Dewberry in the kit.  I would have had enough, but I’m a tight knitter.  After blocking, the scarf is very soft and drapey — perfect against the skin!  Today it is 25 degrees so I think I’ll get some use out of it!!

PS to Amy:  I have thought the same thing about kits, but didn’t worry about this one because it would be easy to substitute from stash if need be.  With sweaters, I try to order extra yarn because I have to lengthen everything.