Don’t laugh but I found a fun new project! I was originally going to do the Starter Garter Scarf from the book Getting Started Knitting. But as I was teaching myself the knit stitch in both the English and Continental methods, something changed my mind (Instructions and videos will be posted soon!). The Continental method is very difficult for me and as I started on the scarf using my standard worsted weight yarn it just looked HORRIBLE! I got the English method down pretty quickly and easily as I sort of remembered it from learning as a child so I really wanted to keep practicing the Continental method.
I decided perhaps if I used eyelash yarn the uneven look I am achieving using the Continental method might be disguised. So off I went to the yarn section of Walmart and found some really cute eyelash yarn which even includes a little pattern on the back. I was so excited I purchased two skeins and rushed home to get started.
Well of course it couldn’t just be a SIMPLE solution. I quickly discovered that the Continental method is even HARDER to do with eyelash yarn … but I was correct in that you can’t tell how horrible and uneven the project looks. I am continuing on with this scarf because it is going to be so cute (I just love the colors I picked). But I am alternating between practicing the Continental method and using the regular English method just to retain my sanity. I’ll keep you posted on my progress!
I’ve posted the entire pattern and some eyelash yarn tips here:
Easy Knitting Patterns – Eyelash Yarn Scarf
