It’s very hard writing a knitting blog when so much of the content has to be hidden in case the person it’s intended for sees it! 
In this instance, it’s Kai’s birthday today and I sneakily knit her a scarf in one of my favourite patterns.
Pattern: Leaf Lace Scarf from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2005
Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool DK, 2 x 50g, Damson colourway
Needles: 4mm bamboo Addi circulars
Modifications: I had two squidgy balls of yarn to use, so to get the maximum length of scarf, I only did two pattern repeats per row instead of three. And it worked!
I didn’t take a photo of it, but unlike the last time I knit this scarf, I managed to graft the two pieces together pretty much invisibly, so am very pleased with myself.
I have read that people have had issues with Rowan Pure Wool DK, but I have to say I’ve used this and the aran weight and have been perfectly happy with the results. It’s a pleasure to knit with, has a lovely sproigy-ness and the end result is cuddly and soft. What more could you ask for?!
I can vouch for it’s complete loveliness! And it’s all mine!!!! Yay!
Lucky Kai! It’s a beautiful colour and perfect timing as I hear we are in for some cold weather ahead.
Lovely!
It’s really lovely. I love the colour and the pattern! (glad you seem to be doing well – it’s been a while since I stopped by)
Cheers!
Kate thats a really pretty colour and lovely scarf, the yarn looks a bit like 4ply soft is it like that at all?
That’s a lovely scarf. I’m pretty enamoured with Rowan Pure Wool DK too. Used it for a hat/mitts/soon to be scarf combo and just love how toasty warm it is. With the bright Tangerine I used, I’m pretty visible on the roads at night too!
Absolutely beautiful, lucky Kai
That is a LOVELY scarf pattern! I’m going to have to find this pattern in the library, because I think I have to knit it!