As the AntiToast points out, results are only valid if an experiment can be repeated. Here's the scoop.
A couple of months ago, I was test-driving BlackTabi's scarf. When collecting PeachPit at school, her classmate Kiwi expressed deep admiration for the scarf. Small boys with a passion for color should have a hand knit scarf, don't you think?
My first attempt was a striped scarf with Noro odds and ends, but the colors just weren't jiving. Sideways seed stitch scarf, perhaps? After trying experiment on myself, I concluded that the texture would suit Kiwi. Would braided fringe at the end would be masculine enough? For a boy who wears his hair in corn rows and braids, the fringe should be fine.
Kiwi really loves his scarf, and it has a little room for growing.
Specs
- 96 grams of Noro Kureyon
- US5 Addi Turbos (47 inch)
- each strand 15 wraps around a CD case, sided to side
- 187 stitches
- 15 rows
- fringe at 5 and 6 inches long
Oh My thanscompletelyfuckingperfect G!d.
I know you told me about this but I had *no* idea how adorable it was. Er, he was. That is priceless.
Posted by: Jen | 23 May 2008 at 21:38
Happy Belated Mother's Day! I hope it was a good one and you were spoiled rotten for the whole weekend or at least had as much fun as I had.
Posted by: Dorothy | 12 May 2008 at 18:14
I love that picture.
Posted by: Dava | 30 April 2008 at 22:53
kids who appreciate hand knits should definitely be rewarded.
Posted by: Emily L | 25 April 2008 at 18:45
Completely awesome. The color works, the kid is as cute as can be. Isn't knitting the best?
Posted by: mishka | 25 April 2008 at 14:13
kiwi is adorable!
okay. you did it. i believe you. now i wonder if other scientists will put cute kids on their posters at conferences so people will be sucked in.
i want to do that scarf. argh to live in the subtropics! wait, i'm going home in november. i will need warmth. hm...
Posted by: IHateToast | 25 April 2008 at 01:28
Small boys with a passion for color absolutely should be given something beautiful. And that scarf not only fits the bill, but suits him. What an adorable boy.
Posted by: Rebecca H. | 23 April 2008 at 23:07
He is so cute - and you are so cool.
Posted by: Claudia | 23 April 2008 at 23:01
Kiwi looks great in his new scarf! That was very kind and generous of you to make it for him.
Posted by: Danielle | 23 April 2008 at 19:52
Kiwi is beautiful and the scarf is perfect for him. What a thoughtful thing for you to do.
Posted by: Dorothy | 23 April 2008 at 18:55
Cute kid, cute scarf. Win-win!
Posted by: colleen | 23 April 2008 at 17:37
Omigod. I am on the verge. He is so very precious, the scarf is lovely and you are beautiful to have made it for him.
Posted by: Judy | 23 April 2008 at 16:39
An appreciation for color and fiber should always be encouraged! Nice work, cute kid.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 23 April 2008 at 11:29
Aw, what a great gift. Kiwi is adorable, and the scarf is gorgeous as always!
Posted by: Liz | 23 April 2008 at 09:32
Precious!
What a wonderful gift for a very cute Kiwi :-)
Posted by: Hannah | 23 April 2008 at 09:14