{"id":601,"date":"2010-11-29T20:33:10","date_gmt":"2010-11-30T00:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahtilden.net\/knit\/?p=601"},"modified":"2010-11-29T20:33:10","modified_gmt":"2010-11-30T00:33:10","slug":"mochalicious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ahtilden.net\/knit\/?p=601","title":{"rendered":"Mochalicious"},"content":{"rendered":"

Look, internet! I have a new pattern to show you!<\/p>\n

ESPRESSO SHOT SCARF<\/b>
\n\"Espresso<\/a><\/p>\n

This scarf grew out of having a skein of J. Knits Supersock Me in last year’s exclusive Rhinebeck colorway and wanting to show it off. I was having visions of stacked eyelets, and then I had a wonderful, terrible idea: knit lengthwise<\/i>. So I cast on for a nice long scarf, and started experimenting with garter eyelet ribs and by the time the skein was all knit up I had this:<\/p>\n

\"Espresso<\/a><\/p>\n

And lo, it was very, very good, a long skinny scarf that I could wear during the warmer autumn days without overheating or could double over when it cools off:<\/p>\n

\"Espresso<\/a><\/p>\n

But then I started getting feedback from my friends, who asked if I could come up with a shorter version. And some of my gentlemen friends commented that they’d consider a version that wasn’t in such…girly colors, as they put it. So I went stash diving, came up with a skein of Dream in Color Smooshy in November Muse, and turned it into this:<\/p>\n

\"Espresso<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’d like proof that it looks good on the guys, I can provide it!<\/p>\n

\"Espresso<\/a><\/p>\n

And so the Espresso Shot Scarf was born. (The name has nothing to do with a knit night, a table that caught on a rough tile floor, and an upended cafe mocha falling all over me and a scarf-in-progress. Just for your information.)<\/p>\n

This scarf is quick and easy to knit, so it’s perfect if your knitting mojo needs a boost. Since it doesn’t need a chart, it’s perfect for traveling or knitting while you catch up on television or watch a holiday movie. And since it’s a speedy project and has two sizes (and is easily customizable!) it makes a perfect holiday gift. The skinny scarf is great for the fashionistas and scarf-accessorizers on your list, and the short version works for ladies or gentlemen, depending on the yarn you select. 420 yards of fingering weight yarn will get you a scarf, so you can use one of the special hand-dyed skeins in your stash, or maybe splurge on something special as a present for yourself.<\/p>\n

Skills needed are knit and purl stitches and basic increases and decreases. You also will need a US 4 (3.5mm) 60-inch circular needle. <\/p>\n

The Espresso Shot Scarf pattern is available for sale on Ravelry<\/a> for 2.99. (Just click through that link.) Go ahead and kick start your holiday knitting!<\/p>\n

(PS: Helping me model here are my sister Emily and her fiance Bobby. They are very kind to let me talk them into helping and I will be making them whatever magnificent handknits their little hearts desire.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Look, internet! I have a new pattern to show you! ESPRESSO SHOT SCARF This scarf grew out of having a skein of J. Knits Supersock Me in last year’s exclusive Rhinebeck colorway and wanting to show it off. I was having visions of stacked eyelets, and then I had a wonderful, terrible idea: knit lengthwise. … <\/p>\n

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