Thursday, 3 February 2011

Monthly Make - a bit of winter knitting

I'm joining in the 'monthly make' hosted by the felt fairy.........and I want to develop my knitting skills this year.......so this seemed a good place to start.
 I saw a large ball of wool while out shopping........enough to knit a scarf.........in the exact colour to match a winter coat........with sequins in it.....for only £3.99.
When I opened it.......there was a pattern included.........with some abbreviations I'd never seen before.......so I did what I thought it meant.....which means I may have got it completely wrong!!!!! But I'm happy with how it turned out anyway.
This photo shows the proper colour of the scarf.........which exactly matches the blue in the coat.......so how does the camera make them look different colours???????????
And I've now started my next knitting project........which is a little more complicated......will have to see how I manage with that!

21 comments:

Cherry said...

That is a fab monthly make Jacky. One of my favourite colours and with sparkle - just perfect. Hugs Cherry XXX

Cheri said...

well - it is a lovely scarf Jacky - and teal blue is one of my favorite colors!

debs14 said...

Love the sparkle! How lucky to find a colour that completely matched the coat, what are the chances of that happening?!
It looks great.

Lauren Hatwell said...

It's beautiful Jackie. I love knitting. Looking forward to seeing more projects. That is my very favourite shade of blue and it matches your coat beautifully. Lx

Beverly said...

love the sparkle and what good luck to find the perfect match!

Kristin said...

You knit too! So jealous, my Mom taught me how when I was young and I really have forgotten most of it. That scarf is very beautiful, the color and the style, great job!

Anonymous said...

It's a beautiful pattern and a beautiful color. On my screen, the colors are a pretty close match, but I know exactly what you mean about the camera.

Maria Ontiveros said...

Wow! You go girl! You're taking on all kinds of new projects & developing all kinds of new talents this year - good for you!
Rinda

Kathyk said...

I'm loving your "happy accident" of getting the "destructions" wrong then - looks smashing

Kathyk

Sian said...

Oh, lovely! A bit of sparkle is always good at this time of year. And really nicely photographed too.

Rhona said...

I think the scarf has turned out really well and matches the coat beautifully. Well done! xx

humel said...

Oh, it's so *pretty!* One of my favourite colours, too! :-)

Elizabeth said...

Just getting back to reading blogs after having a virus cleaned off my computer! Your scarf is absolutely lovely and I love the color and the sparkle of the sequins. Good job!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! Isn't good to find something that matches so well and what a bargain buy for your scarf.
Doesn't look as though you got anything 'wrong' to me :)

Amy (Blighty Boutique) said...

It's lovely x

Denise said...

A fab monthly make,a bit of sparkle is always good. Look forward to seeing the next project x

Katie L Oakley said...

Thats a lovely colour wool Jacky! And matches your coat to a tee! :) Its lovely!

I have left you an award over on my blog xx

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

One of my favorite colors and a beautifully knitted scarf as well! SO pretty, Jacky!

Ann said...

Blue's my favourite colour and I love the sequin detail. It's makes a beautiful scarf.

Terri Kahrs said...

What a heavenly color of blue! Such a beautiful scarf - you should be very proud of your knitting skills! Hugs, Terri

Carrie said...

I love your scarf - I keep intending to learn to knit - especially when I see such gorgeous results such as this!

Just to let you know I have left you an award on my blog :)