Wednesday, May 23, 2007

More on the Habu stainless/silk scarf

For those keeping score, this is not the actual Habu Kushu Kushu pattern, which calls for woolly yarn to be used along with the stainless and silk. For obvious reasons, that's not suitable for me. BTW, that photo is Olga's -- nice work, Olga!

Instead, after seeing the original, I decided to go wool-free. I bought two cones of the silk and stainless, cast on a bunch of stitches on a 6mm needle and knitted. Further details in the movie.



Why did I choose this as my Austin project? It was so hot, I couldn't bear to knit anything more substantial. I'm very pleased with the final result and will likely wear it Harlotting on Friday night.

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posted by Amy R Singer @ 10:59 AM 18 comments

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VERY COOL AMY!!!!
# posted by Anonymous Susan P : 11:33 AM, May 23, 2007
 
How freakin' cool is that? And I particularly enjoy the musical soundtrack. ;)
# posted by Blogger turtlegirl76 : 11:44 AM, May 23, 2007
 
Quite cool. :) I particularly like the bind off.....
# posted by Blogger Karen : 11:57 AM, May 23, 2007
 
Wow! One of these days I have to try Habu yarns- this looks amazing. Would just be my thing- especially the castoff. Been there, done a similar thing! :) (I actually made it into a tassel! LOL)
# posted by Blogger Nad : 12:26 PM, May 23, 2007
 
There I was in Habu yarns, staring at a cone of the stainless steel wire, and what did I do? I called over #1 son to show it to him, then I WALKED AWAY! A total failure of vision. Clearly I am not to be trusted.
# posted by Anonymous kmkat : 1:42 PM, May 23, 2007
 
That's insane. I'm really blown away by how weird that is!
# posted by Blogger Terby : 2:43 PM, May 23, 2007
 
Can't wait to see it in person. Muy interesante.
# posted by Anonymous etcgirl : 3:22 PM, May 23, 2007
 
covetcovetcovet

note to self: get thee back to habu before the move
# posted by Blogger Cari : 3:55 PM, May 23, 2007
 
you are quite amusing, amy...and it looks like a fun little scurf. :)
# posted by Blogger Emily : 6:15 PM, May 23, 2007
 
Love the vid.

That knitting is too cool.

What does it feel like? Besides looking good will it stay warm? I can imagine knitting some decorations with that yarn.
# posted by Anonymous Lee-Fay : 7:27 PM, May 23, 2007
 
I loved your video! Plus I think you've helped me find a knitting yarn "techie" enough to actually impress my scientist of a father!
# posted by Blogger Aimee : 8:25 PM, May 23, 2007
 
this is the Zero Impact scarf -- you might as well be wearing nothing. perfect for hot days.

it's not super soft, but it's not scratchy like a brillo pad [as Ken suggested last night at s&b]. it's just an interesting texture.
# posted by Blogger amy [Knitty] : 8:51 AM, May 24, 2007
 
U R too cute! (Loved the singing.)
# posted by Blogger jacquieblackman : 9:17 AM, May 24, 2007
 
well if that isn't the coolest thing ever! i want one.
# posted by Blogger kristi : 9:48 AM, May 24, 2007
 
Awesome. Cooler than sharks with frickin' lasers. Who cares whether or not you can wear it? It's sculpture.
# posted by Blogger Brenda Dayne : 11:15 AM, May 24, 2007
 
I love this, where can I buy silk and stainless? I have never heard of it before
# posted by Blogger yarn whisperer : 1:01 AM, May 25, 2007
 
What sort of bind offs did you try? I'm curious if you tried the sewn bind off, because in my mind it seems like that might have worked.... Although I will have to wait until I get ahold of some to test that theory.
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