FO - Pink Lace Scarf

My little pink lace scarf is finally blocked and wearable!  I originally began this as a small swatch to see how I liked the combination of yarn and stitches and I just kept going with it until it became a full-length scarf, sort of a swatch-gone-wild, LOL...  I'm considering expanding on this theme for a different, upcoming project.  

The yarn I used is a beautiful, fingering-weight Hamanaka Paume Mukuwata Crochet cotton yarn (at least, I think that's what this is as I tried to match up the symbols!).  It was sent to me by Cynthia, a fellow Ravelry member from Hong Kong (Swkwok). I used a little less than 4 balls, about 375 yards or so, knit on size US #4/ 3.5 mm needles.  

I love the lines of the eyelets and although the biased nature of the stitch causes the fabric to curl a bit, a modified garter rib edging and blocking took care of a lot of that.

This scarf is so lightweight and soft around the neck and I think I will wear it a lot as the weather begins to cool.  I love a scarf as an accent to any outfit, even with simply plain jeans and a top. 

For something that really was meant to be only a test, I'm pretty happy with my new scarf!  

Relaxing with a Good Cuppa'

There are few things I find as relaxing as a good cup of tea and some quiet time to knit.  It's a great way to gather my thoughts in the afternoon, even if I have just 15 minutes to spare.  

I enjoy all sorts of black teas as well as special blends and herbal tisanes, but one of my everyday favorites is a Darjeeling tea flavored with a little vanilla bean.  

If you decide to try this remedy to the ills born of a hectic day,  however, take care not to drink your tea over your knitting.  I learned, the hard way, to carefully push my knitting aside when taking a sip!

I've finally finished my pink cotton lace project.  What started as a simple swatch to try out a pretty lace stitch in a lovely yarn I received in a swap (from Hong Kong from Swkwok on Ravelry), turned into a full-length scarf. 

This happened partly because I enjoyed playing with the stitch so much I just kept going, and partly because I had four balls of gorgeous, soft, fingering-weight cotton Hamanaka Paume Mukuwata Crochet yarn to work with.  I used almost all of the yarn, about 375 yards, and I love the finished drapey, elegant scarf.

I'll post better photos after I've blocked the scarf.