Comments on: The Perfect Leftovers Project

By: Jessica-Jean

Jessica-Jean — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:27:06 +0000

hmm … the link didn’t go through. If you google Narrow Step Afghan, you’ll find the pattern I was talking about. And there’s no need to make it into an afghan. Just a few rows worked lengthwise makes a lovely belt and a few more could be a scarf.

By: Jessica-Jean

Jessica-Jean — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:24:22 +0000

If you have a lot of leftover bits of yarn and want to avoid the tiresome weaving in of ends … Here’s what I’m doing with mine: . The photo shows nothing, but I had already bought two scatter-rugs done in it. I bought them in a church bazaar because the pattern intrigued me and it was easier to buy them for a buck than try to puzzle it out then and there. When I had some trouble with the pattern, I asked on the Crochet Partners (Yahoo group) and was pointed to this pattern. It works beautifully! I’m using a wild assortment of yarns -some thicker than worsted and others much thinner – and all the ends are either left on the ends to be the fringe, or worked over as added in. In two weeks, a queen-sized bedspread is about three-fifths done. It will be an eye-opener!

By: valerie andrews

valerie andrews — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:35:42 +0000

I absolutely love the scarf! I am going to try this using my Tunisian Crochet hooks. I am just perfecting the art and this will be a great project for trying a different stitch. Left over yarn? Who doesn’t have lots of that. Thanks for this great idea.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:20:26 +0000

Does this scarf work when your yarns are different weights and types? My leftovers consist of ALL kinds of weights and types but when I’ve tried putting them together to get an idea for a project, they don’t seem to go together? Any suggestions?

Jess Says: Hi, Michelle. The fun thing about a striped scarf is that it doesn’t have to match. If you try this scarf with different yarn weights, the width and height of each stripe will change. For example, if you are striping a worsted weight with a bulky weight, the bulky stripes will be taller and wider than the worsted ones. This can be a design element if you like the way it looks. When combining different fiber content, make sure to wash and dry your scarf according to the more delicate yarn’s care instruction. I hope that helps!

By: DCAlaneKnits

DCAlaneKnits — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:33:53 +0000

So beautiful! I just can’t wait to try that Amazing yarn. Every single one is so beautiful. I promised myself to work out of my stash, though. I haven’t been successful at it yet, though.

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:45:15 +0000

Your arrangement of the colors is outstanding!

By: Grace

Grace — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:40:14 +0000

Lovely!

By: Dominique

Dominique — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:37:20 +0000

This scarf is so nice!! I love it!