I apologise for the very poor photo, but here it is, finished and blocked. I'm really thrilled with how it turned out.
Now for the details:
Pattern: Boteh by Kathy Merrick, from Interweave Crochet magazine Spring 2007 issue
Yarn: Regia Silk 4 ply (55% merino, 20% silk, 25% polyamide) - thanks George!
Hook: 4 mm
Commenced: August 2
Completed: August 26
Comments: This was a lot of fun to do, and once I had my head around which direction each triangle went, things went smoothly. Steam-blocking the scarf made a huge difference to the finished shape and the drape. The Regia Silk was an absolute dream to crochet with - no splitting, no fluffing and no sliding off the hook. I would definitely make this again, perhaps using a handyed variegated sockwool for a different effect.
I think I have finished the sneaky scarf also, but I am having a dilemma about how long I want to make it. I have heaps of long scarves, so I'm thinking of making this a shorty. Still deciding.
While I have my inner conflict about scarf length, the pleated bag is progressing nicely.
That scarf is so lovely! And, sweet embroidery on the bag, too.
ReplyDeleteWow - that looks so very stylish! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThat scarf is gorgeous! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWow! Well done on finishing the scarf Mick! It looks great. I can't believe your earlier comments on how slowly you were progressing on it!! Seems to me like you whipped it out in no time!!
ReplyDeleteThe Boteh is beautiful - and inspiring. It reminds me of a Norah Gaughan pattern which puts spirals together to make a scarf. Perhaps I'll be brave and give it a go.
ReplyDeleteWell done. I hope it will be cool enough for you to wear it to the next Monday night Northside S&B.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI defy the crochet haters to hate that.
Wonderful scarf, enough to make me take up my crochet hook again (although RSI & crochet don't mix well...). Very cool pattern - and a cute little bird too!
ReplyDeleteNO one could dislike that - it is a masterpiece !
ReplyDeleteFantastic scarf! Thanks for your comments on mine too! I love your blog - we have similar taste in a number of projects too! The bamboozle yarn is a challenge at first isn't it - I used a pretty large hook and that helped. I'll be watching your blog with interest - it's great!
ReplyDeleteHi............ My name is Sandra Coatti, lives in the Brazil and seeing the American sites of crochet, I got passionate for BOTEH SCARF but and dificil to find the book in the Brazil. Voce could m order the grafico or prescribes. Beijos..Sandra Coatti My email is:sandra.coatti@hotmail.com
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