Ready For Spring

I first want to thank everyone for all the birthday wishes last week! It really meant alot to me to have all my knitterly friends along for the ride :) So, thanks...

And, even though this last week has been crazy, I've managed to finish up a few things. I decided I had too much going on in my knitting basket, so nothing new until I completed some projects! First off, Backyard Leaves is DONE!!! This was a wonderful scarf to knit and I highly recommned it to anyone who has not used a chart pattern before. I see lots of people trying to start with massive shawls and mohair, and believe it just leads to problems most of the time. The great thing about this pattern is that is uses a smooth worsted weight yarn.. Aurora 8. I have to admit, this is my first time using Aurora 8, and I loved it! It shows the pattern so well and blocked out beautifully. I think my favorite thing about the yarn though was the color.. it is just the most amazing grass green ever. And when you have leaves, and spring coming along, how can you not choose green?!

My only issue with this pattern is when you have to seam the two identical pieces together after you block. My first cast on edge was a bit tighter than the second, and so it didn't look great. I reblocked the seamed area again, and it worked like magic...

Here are some pictures in the morning light:



And some on the hardwood:



Pattern: Backyard Leaves from Scarf Style
Yarn: Aurora 8 in the perfect shade of grass green (#716)
Measurements: 4.75" wide and 78" long after blocking
Started: January 20, 2006
Finished: March 6, 2006
Other Details: I didn't change anything in this pattern! The length is perfect and I absolutely love the edging. I am not so crazy about the seaming situation in the center, but I reblocked that section after I put it together and it helped tons!

Next up??? The zipper on Scott's cardigan.