Fire and Earth

I had 50g each of orange and cream Debbie Bliss cashmere to make two pairs of Fetching for gifts.  It turned out there wasn't enough yarn (boooo), and then, inspired by Project Spectrum, bought 50g more of each in red and pink (back in February when it was the fire colors of red, pink, and orange), and knit a scarf instead.

 

I cast on 200 sts on 5mm needles and tried to squeeze as many garter stitch ridges as I could out of each color, and used the remaining yarn for the fringe.  The scarf (without fringe) measures about 5.5 inches x 57 inches.

I kind of like the way this scarf brightens up my almost exclusively black winter wardrobe, and jjust might keep this for myself. :-) It woud certainly be the most extravagant scarf I ever owned! 

For the Earth months of April and May, I knit up the green Satakieli sock yarn in my stash (thank you Terhi for such a wonderful gift!). 

The pattern is Nancy Bush's Ellen's Stockings from Folk Knitting in Estonia. Instead of starting with 72 sts and decreasing to 68 sts, I just started with 68.  I also subbed in slipped stitch heels and round toes.

My favorite part of the socks is the twisted ribbing with eyelets in the back, even though surely no one would see them. 

Well, what should one knit after a successful pair of green socks,

but another pair!

Comments

[Kai]

Great scarf! And I love, love, love the green socks. The blue is so pretty. :)

[Joan]

How did you do your fringe? Is it braided or twisted? I like that!

[Jessica]

Beautiful socks and the scarf is a very cheerful, pretty twist on plain garter.

[patou]

This scarf is very beautifull, just colours for girls ;p) and your socks are so nice ! Bravo

[Ingrid]

I love everything - my you have been productive! I especially love the green socks...If you are ever free, a group of us have been meeting on Friday afternoons in Central.

[lauray]

oh lovely! that scarf is just the thing for a cheery winter, so is the socks. can't decide which one i like better.

[Siow Chin]

Love the colours of your scarf, so striking!

[yuvee]

Oohh....that's a perfect way to use up all those odd balls!

[sue]

The scarf looks so bright and colorful, a great way to brighten up winter. The green socks look wonderful.

[Dawn]

That scarf is awesome. And the fringe is like icing on the cake!

[nova]

You always have the prettiest projects! The scarf is so colorful and fun, and I just love the color of the socks. Beautiful!

[patou]

hello, how are you ? You've got a price... :)