Yes, I'm now thinking about scarves, specifically for my exchange pal in the International Scarf Exchange. A load of people have already started their scarves, and indeed, quite a few seem to have finished. Me? I'm swatching scarves. So far I have two (but in the past half an hour I've thought of another couple of patterns/yarns) and I'd like your opinion please about the two scarves.
My pal didn't have colour preferences and wanted lace. She lives in a place that has chilly winters, but I'm not necessarily thinking of a scarf for cold weather, though scarf #1 should be fairly warm due to the mohair content.
Scarf #1
The yarn is Artyarns Silk Rhapsody, a dream to knit with. The pattern is basic: a net type section followed by garter stitch rows.
Turquoise with blue.
Scarf #2 is knitted in Fleece Artist Seasilk, and is a more dressy scarf.
Pattern is Heartstrings Maple Leaf pattern.
Now which one should I go with? I tried to add a blogpoll, but the ones that I usually use are down, so if you have any preferences please comment. Maybe my scarf pal will comment??
I'm not your scarf pal but if I was...#2 would be the ticket :o)
Posted by: amanda | September 17, 2006 at 06:08 PM
Wow, I not your scarf pal but that maple leaf is something special.
Posted by: knitting mumsie | September 17, 2006 at 06:12 PM
#2 ... the colour and pattern are fantastic together. And Seasilk? How can you go wrong? :-)
Posted by: Dave | September 17, 2006 at 06:15 PM
number 2:)
amber in scotland
Posted by: ambermoggie | September 17, 2006 at 06:16 PM
#2 is really gorgeous!
Posted by: Julie | September 17, 2006 at 06:30 PM
#2 gets my vote. The pattern is gorgeous and quite frankly, you could knit a tea towel in Seasilk and it would still be wonderful.
Posted by: Mary | September 17, 2006 at 06:40 PM
I like #2 too.
Posted by: Polly | September 17, 2006 at 06:56 PM
#2 gets my vote as well!
Posted by: stephanie | September 17, 2006 at 06:59 PM
I'm not usually a sheep that follows the flock, but I LOVE #2. The combination of colour and pattern is perfect. x
Posted by: fiona | September 17, 2006 at 07:15 PM
I have to agree - they're both lovely, but #2 has that special something!
Posted by: Iris | September 17, 2006 at 07:26 PM
They are both very pretty but I too vote for #2.
Posted by: Kristy | September 17, 2006 at 07:26 PM
Baaaa Baaaa
I go for 2 as well ;-)
Posted by: sue | September 17, 2006 at 07:44 PM
#2 does it for me too, it is beautiful, it looks more special to me......
Posted by: Jill | September 17, 2006 at 07:50 PM
No. 2 and if they don't like it they can send it to me and I'll knit a replacement!!!!
Posted by: Yvonne | September 17, 2006 at 08:40 PM
#2, fer shure!
Posted by: caroline | September 17, 2006 at 09:19 PM
He he, I'm going to go with the flow and say that #2 is certainly awesome. :)
Posted by: carrie | September 17, 2006 at 09:42 PM
I have to go with the majority - #2. I think it is the pattern I like a little better - I like both yarn choices! Lucky pal of yours!
Posted by: stacey | September 17, 2006 at 10:24 PM
I think you'll have more fun knitting no. 2.
Posted by: Brigid | September 17, 2006 at 10:29 PM
Just to be different - pattern #2, but with the turquoise yarn!
Posted by: Wibbo | September 17, 2006 at 10:29 PM
No 2 gets my vote too... Do you still hesitate?...
Posted by: francoise | September 17, 2006 at 10:35 PM
Definitely #2. Sea Silk is awesome and the pattern is much more interesting.
Posted by: Paula | September 18, 2006 at 12:57 AM
No 2 is my choice too.
Posted by: erin | September 18, 2006 at 02:12 AM
If it were for me, I'd choose #2. The yarn in #1 is very pretty, but the stitch pattern doesn't do anything for me.
Posted by: Leisel | September 18, 2006 at 04:05 AM
I like number one but number 2 is he way to go!!
Posted by: Mandy | September 18, 2006 at 04:08 AM
Number two is stunning. But can you bear to give such a beauty away, I ask you?
Posted by: Linda | September 18, 2006 at 05:36 AM