A Real Winter Scarf

A good friend of mine (Leigh) has just left for Britain. As a going away present i offered to make a scarf for those cold English winters. After an expedition to the local wool shop where she chose a wool of her liking, we decided on the style.


As you can see, we decided on a K2P2 rib style. (For those playing at home, the width is 42 stitches. I chose that because as well as being approximately the desired width, 42 - as science fiction fans like Leigh are aware - is the answer to everything). Apart from having a good look, the structure of the this style of knitting gives a good thickness to the scarf. And when worn in the double-over-thread-through fashion, it provides even more warmth around the neck region. (Did I mention this is for english conditions?)


However, Leigh prefers to wear it in this manner, which she thinks is more reminiscent of Doctor Who (circa 1980s). I'm sure she'll change her mind when she reaches London, and style gives way to warmth. It's somewhat surreal to be test-driving a scarf on a 34 degree Brisbane day.