Modification

Today I spent time modifying the Baktus Scarf I knitted a few weeks ago. I felt it needed to be less plain and decided I would add a crocheted border. I must admit I do like the look of crochet and knitting together.

Somehow the crocheted border makes the whole scarf look bigger than it is, but it is certainly keeping my neck warm indoors at the moment! Yes, indoors! Our gas fire in the Lounge has finally died (it is 16 years old) and I refuse to put the central heating on until it gets much, much colder.

Today's been a day for wool-crafts as I also started knitting Jenni's scarf with the same simple pattern I used for mine. 

She chose purple of course, and a 4 ply yarn rather than double knitting but, hey, it's a challenge and I enjoy a challenge. It will just take me longer to knit up.

I think hers will get the crochet-border-treatment too!

Easy Knitting Pattern

Yes, I'm still crocheting the Ripple Blanket but a long project needs a few small detours going on as well   before finishing, doesn't it? I think so. Or is it that I'm too easily distracted? Anyway, I spent a few hours on something else this week when I came home from work. I came across a very easy pattern and decided to knit it for my eldest daughter..... but I may just keep it for myself.

It's a simple Baktus scarf, that can be tied any number of ways..... 

...you'll have to excuse my scraggy neck in the photos!

 Here it is folded in half. 

It can be any length, depending upon the amount of yarn you use. The free pattern is here on Flicr. 

OK, I can hear you Jenni! I'll just have to knit you another one. 

And I know it has to be purple.