YO Pull-Through Scarf (to knit)

Yay! It's done! I just finished my second pattern. I can't figure out how to upload a link to the PDF yet so you'll just have to copy and paste the info if you want it right now.

I'm uploading all of this via my iPad so I'm not sure where the pictures will show up when it's all done. Here goes nothing...

For this project I used:

Approximately 3 ounces (1/2 skein) of Lion Brand Homespun yarn (in Wildfire)
Size 13US (9mm) aluminum needles
Size I/9-5.50mm crochet hook (optional)*
Darning needle

CO 32sts
Row 1: K1, (YO, K2tog) to last stitch, K1
Row 2: K2, (YO, K2tog) to last 2 sts, K2

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you reach the desired length, weave in any loose ends.

*Here is the optional part: I folded the scarf over about six inches from the bottom and used the crochet hook to slip stitch the end to the body of the scarf, creating an open-sided pocket, if you can picture that. Then I continued knitting the scarf to the desired length.

Another way to do it is to finish the scarf and sew one end after it's finished. In hind sight, this second option is probably the easier of the two but I was anxious to see what it looked like.

The stitches make the scarf pretty stretchy so you don't really have to knit very much to make it wearable. I also noticed that when I threaded the scarf through the hole and centered it on my neck, it looked a bit like a tie that a businessman would wear.

Try it out and let me know what you think!

New Project

I am currently making another original pattern. It is another scarf but, hey, it's only my second pattern and you have to start somewhere.

I think my next project will be a sweater or summer top for my beautiful daughter. I need to get more experience working on constructed garments.

I don't think this second pattern will take much longer to create. I don't like things that take forever and now that I have the first one under my belt, easy peasy.

It's official!

I have a business and a new name for my blog!

I finally sold my first scarf yesterday, just in time for Valentine's Day!  Okay, so it was to a friend of the family, but it was still a sale!  I haven't heard back yet if she liked it but I guess no news is good news, right?

Some disappointing news at work today, someone got a promotion who didn't deserve it.  Shocking that that would happen in this day and age, I know (enter sarcasm here).  It is very frustrating to me that employees who know the right people can get whatever they want even if they are the biggest losers in the company.  What ever happened to merit and work ethic?

Thoughts?

Turtle Power?

Hello Everyone!

I am currently in the process of putting the finishing touches on my very first original pattern!  I just have to make a few changes and add some photographs from my wonderful pattern testers and it will be good to go.  

If you have any questions about the pattern, please feel free to ask.  The cost of the NatKat Scarf pattern will be $4.00.  If you want one made for you using the materials I used for the original, the cost is $34.99.  Unfortunately, there is tax added to the cost if you live in California.  (I really hate that part but it is a necessary evil).  It's no wonder the governor of Texas is poaching the businesses in California.  If I could afford to move, I would!

But I digress....

Also, what do you think of my new title?  I was thinking of making it the name of my blog but I welcome any other suggestions. I have not made my final decision yet.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out my etsy shop!