Motorcycle Scarf

My very first design can be found here. It was a scarf I had made for my dad because he needed something to keep the cold wind off of his neck. I have had several people ask me questions about it. I made this thing just to have a different pattern out there for a scarf because at the time I was just beginning my knitting compulsion. And yes to answer, Kari's question, it did curl up as I knit it. I was able to remedy some of that with blocking. For those who have knitted and experienced the curling or coiling that scarves can sometimes do --- I'll just let you know what I did.

I blocked my dad's the best I could due to the fact it was made from acrylic yarn. I would suggest to anyone who has knitted this to block it the best you can but it will most likely always have some curl or rolling up to it if it is made from acrylic. I washed my dad's in the gentle cycle then laid it between two towels with books on top of the top towel and allowed it to dry like that for 2 days because that was the only method at the time I could think of to block it. I hope this answers your questions that you have been leaving me. Also you might want to try to go up/down a needle size depending on the tension of your knitting. Just have fun -- it's not meant to be a challenge -- its just a scarf after all.

I'm still trudging along on the Kaylee's -- I am at the heel on the second. It seems like the second sock is taking FOREVER!! I also have the embossed leaves still on the needles--I'm on the third pattern repeat then I will be turning the heel. I also casted on Hedwig (Ravelry link) with some Tofutsies in the brown/black/white/gray colorway. I think it will look awesome as an owl-reference type yarn.

Thankfuls:

1. G found out today that he now is on his way to be employed!!
2. Al Capone's cancer is in full remission --- THANK YOU to all of you that kept him in your prayers.
3. I thank the Lord, our Heavenly Father, for being able to celebrate our Independence Day tomorrow.