I've never knit anything for a boy before, especially one that I've been dating. I think it's because of the "Boyfriend Sweater Curse" - I didn't want this to be a scarf that would end our relationship or something silly like that.
What prompted the idea to knit him a scarf was the topcoat he bought to wear to with his suits this winter: the coat didn't button all the way up and required a scarf to stay warm. I knew that if I wanted to guarantee that he would wear it, the scarf needed to be a "manly" scarf. And what could be more "manly" than charcoal gray and a thermal-like stitch pattern?
The best part? On days when it's colder than he thought, he gets upset that he left his scarf at home since he said it keeps him nice and warm.
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MATERIALS:
Yarn
2 skeins Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick-N-Quick - Charcoal
Needles
US 15 straight needles
Notions
Tapestry needle
Gauge
2 sts = 1"
DIRECTIONS:
CO 20 sts
Thermal Stitch Pattern
Row 1: K
Row 2: K
Row 3: K 2, P 2
Row 4: K 2, P 2
Continue in pattern until scarf is 58" or to desired length. BO and weave in loose ends.
It's a beautiful scarf! very "manly"
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was tempted to even keep it for myself and not give it to him!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh...it's a winner alright! Gorgeous! I just read something somewhere that you should never knit/crochet anything for a boyfriend....only husbands but then again with the divorce rate...what difference does it make? LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm copying that one down as I have 3 sons who don't knit and are REALLY hard to buy for! Thanks and NICE JOB!!! Hope he appreciated it!
Wow very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved knitting this scarf. It went fast and my #1 boyfriend (hubby of 14 years) is wearing it as I type this. I didn't have enough yarn to make it a length that I liked, so I connected it together and it totally suits him.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Oh my goodness, wow, I can't believe you made one already! I'd love to see what yours looks like :)
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