The scarf I want to eat
Look at this luscious Manos scarf:
Isn’t it so gorgeous you want to eat it?
No? Well then, it’s just me.
It’s My So Called Scarf , obviously. You can also see my new Knitpicks Options needles. I got the set! I had started this scarf with my Denise needles, and then switched to try the new ones out. I do love how the yarn slides on the metal needles. One thing I noticed, though, is that using the Options for a thin straight project like this is markedly different than using the Denises for the same thing. Because the Options needle is so flexible and the needles slightly heavier, they flop around (and clink) a lot more when I’m just moving the project around but am not knitting, such as when I’m stuffing it in my bag or getting it out. I’ve taken to sticking the needles in the coil of the finished portion of the scarf when I put it away.
On the other hand, I just cast on for Fetching using the Options for the magic loop, and I love that the cables are flexible enough to do that. I’m also thoroughly enjoying using the 32″ #1 Classics for magic loop sock knitting. The sharp points and cable are fantastic. I would rather have a 40″ to have a bit more room for knitting two socks at once, so I hope they make them, but it’s definitely do-able.
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